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INTRODUCING UTTARAKHANDHigh Himalayan peaks, lowland jungles and holy rivers; celebrated temples and distinguished ashrams; peaceful hill stations and busy cities: for a small state, Uttarakhand packs an enticing amount of diversity. You can take yoga classes at an ashram in Rishikesh one day, and white water raft down the Ganges the next. For trekkers, Uttarakhand has some wild wandering trails and high-altitude hiking tracks in the shadow of the Himalayas.
Zigzagging roads lead to great pilgrimage sites where sagas from the Hindu epics are set. Amongst the oldest civilizations on Earth, Uttarakhand, winding around the banks of Ganga has a subtle vibe of sanctified prayer and ancient peace, unlike anywhere else in India. Many travellers gather here for this vibe, finding it a powerful place to pursue a spiritual practice. Others come here for the tigers. ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONWeather
Best time to visit: October to May WHERE TO GORishikesh: Ever since the Beatles composed their White Album amidst the peaceful reverie and pristine beauty of an ashram in the ‘60s, Rishikesh has been a lure for spiritual explorers. Rishikesh is often referred to as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’, with tons of ashrams and yoga and meditation classes. READ MORE
Dehra Dun & Mussorie: Most popularly known as just a transit point to Himachal Pradesh, Dehra Dun is worth a visit for its vibrant Paltan Bazaar, and its Tibetan community in Clement Town. And while Mussoorie may seem tacky at first, it‘s architecture aches with British influence, and its scenic setting makes it feel like a tiny little town out of an old English storybook. READ MORE |
CORBETT TIGER RESERVEFor the tiger lovers, the famous Corbett Tiger Reserve is India’s first national park. Established in 1936 and named for the famous British hunter Jim Corbett (1875–1955), who put Kumaon on the map with his book The Man-Eaters of Kumaon.
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TREK TO VALLEY OF FLOWERS & HEMKUND‘In all my mountain wandering, I have not seen a more beautiful valley where the human spirit may find repose’ wrote Smythe, who first discovered the 300 species of tall wildflowers carpeting an entire valley, which he named Valley of Flowers.
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TOP RELIGIOUS SPOTS IN UTTARAKHANDBeing home to the sacred River Ganga (Ganges), Uttarakhand is a very spiritual place.
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