Badrinath Temple: Badrinath, the abode of Lord Vishnu, is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrim centres in India and along with Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, forms the Char Dham (Four Holy Shrines). Situated in the Garhwal hills, on the banks of the Alaknanda River, the town Badrinath lies between the… Continue reading
Rishikesh The Garhwal region of North India is dotted with some of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites and Rishikesh is one among them. Located 238 km northeast of Delhi and 24 km north of Haridwar, this sacred place has been a magnet for spiritualists, especially since the establishment of the… Continue reading
Haridwar The sacred city Haridwar lies at the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 249.7 meters, at the point where the Ganges enters the plains. One of the most popular destinations of spiritual tourism, Haridwar is also the gateway to the other Himalayan shrines – Rishikesh, Badrinath and… Continue reading
Mussoorie Perched on a ridge in the Garhwal Himalayas at an elevation of about 2 km above sea level, and about 280 km from Delhi, Mussoorie is one of the most popular hill stations of India. With natural beauty at its best and a pleasing climate, Mussoorie is aptly called… Continue reading
Dehradun, the capital city, is an ideal destination for those who cannot stand the hustle and bustle of big cities. Compared to most major capital cities of the country, Dehradun is simple and serene. Popular holiday and pilgrimage destinations like Mussoorie and Rishikesh are only an hour away and most… Continue reading
By Road: A good network of roads connects almost all major destinations in the state. Many places in the higher altitudes may at times remain closed temporarily due to landslides and snowfall. Regular bus services on National Highways 58, 73, 74, and 87 connect places in the state to other… Continue reading
Nainital Nainital is a beautiful lake resort and is one of the most prominent hill resorts in the Indian subcontinent. Situated at an elevation of 1,938 meters, Nainital is dotted with five lakes and has thus earned the epithet the ‘Lake District of India.’ Naini lake, the most taking many… Continue reading
Uttarkashi Uttarkashi, the largest town in northern Gharwal, is also a popular pilgrimage centre m North India. Situated 155km from Rishikesh at an elevation of l,158meters on the banks of the Bhagirathi, Uttarkashi is a major stop on the road to the Gangotri Temple and the Gaumukh Glacier trek. It… Continue reading