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Tourist
Places of Garhwal
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"In
the north(of India) there is mighty mountain by the name
of Himalaya the abode of perpetual snow, fittingly called
the Lord of Mountains, animated by Divinity as its soul
an internal spirit. Spanning the wide land from the eastern
to the western sea, he stands as it were like the measuring
rod of the earth."
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"Kalidas"
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"In
these hills, nature's hospitality eclipses all man can
ever do. The enchanting beauty of Himalayas, their bracing
climate and the soothing green that envelopes you leaves
nothing more to be desired."
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"Mahatma
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Garhwal - the land of gods,
the home of Himalayas and truly a paradise on earth,
allures everyone from everywhere. The fresh air, the
pure water, the chilling snow, the adversing mountains,
the scenic beauty, the small villages, the simpler
people and a tougher lifesytle is what that
distinguishes Garhwal from rest of the world.
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| Nestled
in the mountain ranges of the Himalaya, Dehradun is one
of the oldest cities of India and currently capital of
new born state Uttranchal. Also known as the "Abode
of Drona", Dehradun has always been an important
center of the Garhwal rules which was captured by the
British. The headquarters of many National Institutes
like ONGC, Survey of India, I.I.P. etc. are located in
the city. Dehradun has a string of premier educational
institutes like the Forest Research Institute, Rashtriya
Indian Military College and the Indian Military Academy. |
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| Mussoorie
with its green hills and varied Flora and Fauna, is a
fascinating hill resort. Commanding a wonderful view of
extensive Himalaya snow ranges to the northeast, and
glittering views of the Doon Valley, Roorki, Saharabpur
and Haridwar to the south, the town presents a fairy
land atmosphere to the tourists. Its history back to
1827 when Captain Young, an adventures military officer,
explore the present site and laid the foundation of this
holiday resort which now has few rivals. Mussoorie
is famous for its scenic beauty and hectic social life.
It provides all kind of amusement and every facility for
domestic and foreign tourist.Mussoorie is conveniently
connected by road to Delhi and by other major Cities and
is also a "Gateway" to Yamunotri and Gangotri
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| The
snow - laden mountains of Khirsu tempt the tourist in
winters, while the panoramic view of Central Himalayas
attracts tourists in summers, when one can get a clear
view of 300 named and unnamed peaks. Located 19 kms.
away from Pauri at an altitude of 1700 mts. Khirsu is a
peaceful spot of Himalayas and free from pollution. The
tranquility of the adjoining thick Oak and Deodar forests
and apple orchards, is only broken by chirping
birds. The ancient temple of Ghandiyal Devta in the
vicinity is well worth a visit. |
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| Lansdowne
was originally a popular hill station with the
Britishers. Attracted by its salubrious climate and
natural beauty the established a cantonment here. The
famous Garhwal rifles of the Indian army also has its
command office here. |
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| Lansdowne
is situated at an altitude of 1706 mts., just 37 km.
from Kotdwar. Surrounded by thick oak and blue pine
forests, It is very charming for a quite holiday as it
is devoid of the usual hustle and bustle of hill
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| Pauri
provides a panoramic view of the snow clad Himalayas
peak of Bandar Poonch, Swarga Rohini, Jonli, Gangotri
Group, Jogin Group Thalaiya - Sagar, Kedarnath, Kharcha
Kund, Sumeru, Satopanth, Chaukhamba, Neelkanth,
Ghauriparvat, Hathiparvat, Nanda Devi and Trisul. |
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| You
haven't ever heard about Chopta. A destination nestled
in the rhododendron and oak forests of the lower Garhwal
Himalayan, Chopta is an alpine meadow straight out of a
Swiss calendar. Away from the pilgrim highway, at a
height of 2,500 m, Chopta is one of those little
tucked-away places which many travellers pass by, simply
because they don't know about it. Part of a protected
sanctuary, the lone road which ran through it not long
ago has since been shut down, leaving the deodars,
pines, oaks and rhododendrons to flourish into a
wilderness not found anywhere in the Himalayas. |
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| About
3 kms. from Baijnath, the main highway goes to Bageshwar
and a side road branches off to Gwaldam. This is
delightful route as besides the presence of birds,
adding a winsome note, one passes through terraced field
and thick pines set against a backdrop of the Himalayas,
and one can watch the Trishul peaks coming even closer.
Gwaldam with its salubrious climate is a little heaven
nestling in the words. |
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is a winter seat of Lord Krishna, and worship is done
here is during the winter when the temple of Kadarnath
remains closed. The temple of Usha and Anniruddha, Shiva
and Parvati are worth visiting. Ukhimath is situated on
Guptkashi Gopeshwar motor road. It is at a distance of
1.2 kms. from the district headqaurter of Rudraprayag at
an elevation of 1311 mts. Ukhimath is connected by
direct bus service with Rudraprayag Gaurikund, Guptkashi
& Srinagar. From Ukhimath on a clear day one can see
the beautiful view of Kedarnath peak, Chaukhamba &
other green beautiful valley. |
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| Adi
Guru Sankaracharya, who came all the way from Kerala in
the 8th century A.D., performed penance under a tree and
after attaining enlightenment, established a Math,
(religious center), known as 'Jyotirmath'. |
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name Joshimath is derived from it. Temples of Narsingh
Dev and Nav Durga is located here. Of special scenic
interest are orchards of apple, apricots, lemons and
maltas spread all over. Badrinath is just 44 km. from
here. Joshimath is also Gatway of Badrinath. |
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At
an elevation of 3566 mts. It is surrounding by
glittering peaks and dense forests. The forests are
rich in wildlife and is a veritable paradise for bird
- watchers and nature lovers. The trek from Taluka to
Osla is through dense forests of chestnuts, walnuts,
willows and chinars. The trek from Sema to Har-Ki-Dun
is through terraced mountain fields, lush green grassy
land and conifer forests.
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| 30
kms. from Pauri situated on the bank of Alaknanda river
Srinagar was once the capital of the Garhwal Kings
before the arrival of British. Even today it is the
biggest township of the district and is the seat of the
Garhwal University. It is located of the junction of
roads from Kotdwar, Rishikesh, Tehri Garhwal and
Badrinath. |
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| Rishikesh
also known as the 'Place of Sages' is a spiritual
town situated 24 kms. upstream from Haridwar, at the
confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga, It is believed
that God by the name of 'Hrishikesh' had apeared as an
answer to the hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi and
henceforth the place derived its name. It is starting
point for Char Dham pilgrimage and an ideal destination
for not only for pilgrims but also for the people who
are interested in meditation, yoga and other aspects of
Hinduism. |
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| 92
kms. from Dehradun and 73 kms. from Mussoorie at 2118
meters rests Chakrata, once a cantonment town in
Brithish India. One look at Chakrata and it
becomes clear that it place is blessed to the eternal
home of natural beauty. Virgin forests of conifers,
rhododendrons and oaks are best suited for long walks.
Alongside these forests picturesque village of Jaunsari
tribe compliments, and in the overpowering
Kharamba peak (3084 mts.) Chakrata has its share of Alps
too. On its northern slope is situated Mundali (2776 mts.)
where skiing is possible during November to April. |
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| Situated
amidst the incredible beauty of mountain peaks 5000 mts.
high in the quite resort of Harsil. Where flowers bloom
as an expression of joy. Where walks, picnics and treks
leads one to undiscovered stretches of green, grassy
land.... serving as a perfect invitation to sit down,
relax and enjoy the surrounding. A perfect tribute to
natre. |
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| 63
km. from Tehri on the banks of Bhilangana River, Ghuttu
is synonymous with naural splendours and scenic wonders.
At 1524 mts. abive sea level, Ghuttu is famous for being
the gateway for Khatling glacier, Panwali Kantha,
Sahashtra Tal and Masar Tal. |
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