Uttarakhand Badrinath Temple One of the holiest temples in the country, Badrinath is counted amongst the four holy seats of God (Char Dham) and also one in the list of the Char dham of Uttarakhand, which is also called the ‘Chota Char Dham’. Badrinath Temple is also known as the Badrinarayan temple, because it is

Uttarakhand One of the prime tourist attractors in the Kumaon hills, Nainital is a place that is quite a favourite, especially amongst the honeymooners. Situated around the beautiful natural lake called the ‘Naini’ lake, Nainital still holds an old world charm, with little houses, narrow, twisting roads that run uphill, and small tea shops at

Valley of Flowers A natural wonder and a breathtaking place, the valley of flowers is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (along with the Nanda Devi National Park) and a very famous place known for its beauty the world over. Situated in the transitional land of Zanskar Valley and the Himalayas, the valley of flower is

Uttarakhand The oldest National Park of the country, Jim Corbett National Park was established in the year 1936. Originally called the Hailey National Park, it was renamed as Jim Corbett in 1956, in honour of the hunter of the man eating tigers in the Kumaon hill, Jim Corbett. Corbett turned into a world famous wildlife

Uttarakhand Munsiyari Hill Station Ever heard of the ancient salt route to Tibet and the enchanting Johar valley? For those who are not aware, here is the story–owing to the transportation of one of the most valuable commodities of the ancient times i.e. salt, this route came into existence. Crossing though the wondrous glaciers and

Uttarakhand Haridwar, one of the holiest places in the country, has some of the world renowned temples and ashrams that are the focal point of Hindu religion as well as spiritualism in the country. Premnagar Ashram is counted amongst the most famous ones and is regarded very highly by people who come to seek spiritual

Uttarakhand Haridwar City Counted amongst the holiest cities of India, Haridwar is called the gateway to God. It is also the place where the holy river Ganga enters the plain from the Himalayas. Being considered as the centre of Hindu religion, it is visited by millions of people each year, who consider dipping in the

  Uttarakhand valley of flowers Mussoorie City When it comes to Mussoorie, it is better that we call it ‘the Queen,’ for amongst all the hill stations, the charm of this place is unparalleled. Being a favourite of the English during the Raj, Mussoorie has seen a lot of changes and has always come out

Uttarakhand valley of flowers Dehradun CityThe provisional capital of Uttarakhand and a famous city, Dehradun is known for many things. This elite town has some of the most famous schools, institutes and head quarters that have a national importance. Situated in the Doon valley, surrounded by the Himalayas, the river Ganges passes Dehradun  from the

Uttarakhand Kedarnath Temple Counted amongst the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to lord Shiva, Kedarnath is a highly revered temple located in the Rudra Mountain range, near the River Mandakini in the Himalayas. The temple is considered to have been around a thousand years old and is connected with the epic Mahabharata. Kedarnath is one of the