It was due to a performance by the Beatles in “Rishikesh” during the 1960’s at the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, that this pious city in Uttarakhand became a popular destination for both spiritual seekers as well as for tourists. This city is...
In 2015 Union Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma announced that “Rishikesh” a small city in the Dehradun district in Uttarakhand (along with Haridwar) will be the first to be given the title “twin national heritage cities”. Rishikesh which is...
‘A cantonment’ is what a scenic hill station known as Chakrata in Uttarakhand was during the British Raj. This quaint town is elevated at an altitude of 2,118 above sea level. Furthermore, it is situated between the Tons and Yamuna...
“1700 meters above sea level” is the altitude at which Khirsu, a quaint hill station in Uttarakhand is located at.Situated in the Pauri Garhwall district, it is renowned for its beautiful landscape which comprises of beautiful Deodar...
Chamba with a population of around 20,312 and, elevated at an altitude of about 3,268 feet above sea level is a beautiful hill station. This hill station is located in Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at the banks of the river Ravi at its...
In the northern slopes of Kandoliya hills in the state of Uttarakhand lies a small hamlet called “Pauri” which is not only a popular tourist destination but also is a paradise for adventure fanatics. This village is mainly known for its lush...
The quaint town of “Kedarnath” named after King Kedar who was supposed to have ruled in Satya Yuga is located in the state of Uttarakhand in the district of Rudraprayag. This town rose to fame due to the presence of the famous “Kedarnath...
Haridwar is considered to be among the seven holiest places of worship according to the Hindu religion. It is located in the state of Uttarakhand on the banks of the sacred river Ganga. Haridwar is popular for a mela( a Hindu festival) called...
One among the many popular hill stations in Uttarakhand is a hill station called “Dhanaulti”. This hill station is located on the Mussoorie-Chamba road about 24 km away from Mussoorie and 31 km from Chamba. Dhanaulti is known for its extremely...
The beauty of Chopta a small town in the state of Uttarakhand is so overpowering that it is often compared to Switzerland. A lethal combination of lofty mountains and lush green landscapes is what makes Chopta a perfect tourist destination.
A group of four pilgrimage sites constitutes what is known in Hinduism as the “Char Dham pilgrimage”. And one among the four sites is a site called Badrinath in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand. This is also one destination that Lord Shiva is...
Auli a beautiful hill station located in the Himalayan Mountains in Uttarakhand in the Garhwali language is also called “AuliBugyal”. This hill station is located at an altitude of 2500 to 3050 above sea level. It is known for its beautiful...
The cinematography of the Subhash Ghai directed Bollywood musical “Taal” starring AishwaryaRai, Anil Kapoor, and Akshaye Khanna was not only beautiful but awe-inspiring. And the major reason was the location of the shoot i.e. Chamba.