Kedarnath
Kedarnath is named after King Kedar who ruled in the Satya Yuga. He ruled the seven continents and was a very saintly king. He had a daughter named Vrinda who was a partial incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. She performed austerities for 60000 years. Because of her, the land is named Vrindavan.
During winter due to heavy snowfall, the Temple is closed and no one stays in Kedarnath. For six months (November to April) the Palki of Lord Kedarnath is transferred to a place near Guptakashi called Ukhimath. People shift their settlement too from Kedarnath to nearby villages. Around 360 families of Tirtha Purohit of 55 villages and other nearby villages are depend on Kedarnath. The entire region is blessed with immense natural beauty, places of religious importance, lakes and glaciers.
Badrinath
As per mythology Lord Vishnu did tapasya here and for several years meditated at the same spot and fed himself with wild berries. The pilgrims to the temple worship the Lord in his sringaric form during the summer and in the winter, he is worshipped in his yogdhyani form by the devtas & sages. Badrinath is devoted to Vishnu but according to one legend Lord Vishnu surped this place from Lord Shiva.
According to rituals the yatra to Kedarnath is taken before coming to Badrinath. For the devotee who has been unable to do so,the temple of Adi Kedareshwar nearby is to be visited first. It was also believed that Ghanta Karn, a devout bhakt of Shivji with huge bells over his ears so that he would not have to hear the name of any other god even Vishnu. After severe penance,when Shiva asked him to take anything he wanted, then he asked for salvation. As Shivji was well aware of Ghanta Karn’s partiality told him that only Vishnu could grant him salvation. Ghanta Karn then worship Vishnu and the Vishnu offered him a place at his temple in Badrinath as guardian deity of the region.
Yamunotri
The Garhwal Himalayas have been blessed with some of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites and Yamunotri is one such. One of the Char Dhams according to Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is the origin of the sacred river Yamuna. Famous for its thermal springs and glaciers, it is one of the most important stopovers on the itinerary of the Hindu pilgrim.
Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna is situated at an altitude of 3293 mts in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is one of the four sites in India's Chota Char Dham pilgrimage. The actual source of Yamuna River lies in the Yamunotri Glacier at a height 6,387 mtrs., near Bandarpunch peaks in Lower Himalayas.
Yamunotri temple is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3235 m in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The Yamunotri temple is a full
Gangotri
Gangotri is the origin of river Bhagirathi and it is dedicated to goddess Ganga. In this temple idols of Shri Ganga ji, Yamuna ji, Saraswati ji, Lakshmi ji, Parwati ji and Annapurna ji are established. is also located here.
The temple of Ganga is located on the right bank of the Bhagirathi (Ganga) and amidst a dense forest of deodara. It flows in various moods in the lower plains, but at Gangotri, Bhagirathi is quite different. The holy water of of it at Gangotri is carried to eRameshwaram in south India and offered to Lord Shiva
DehraDun
According to Skanda Purana, Dun formed part of the region called Kedar Khand. In ancient India during the Mahabharata epic era, Dronacharya the great teacher of Kauravas and Pandavas lived here hence the name "Drona-nagri".
It was included in the kingdom of Ashoka by the end of the 3rd century B.C. It is revealed by history that for centuries the region formed part of the Garhwal kingdom with some interruption from Rohillas. For about two decades till 1815 it was under the occupation of the Gorkhas.
In April 1815 Gorkhas were ousted from Garhwal region and Garhwal was annexed by the British. In that year the area now tehsil Dehra Dun was added to district Saharanpur. In 1825, however, it was transferred to the Kumaon Division. In 1828, DehraDun & Jaunsar Bhabar were placed under the charge of a separate Deputy Commissioner and in 1829, the Dehra Dun district was transferred from Kumaon Division to the Meerut Division.
In 1842, Dun was attached to Saharanpur district and placed under an officer subordinate to the Collector of the district but since 1871 it is being administered as separate district. In 1968 the district was taken out from Meerut division and included in the Garhwal Division.
Haridwar
Haridwar or 'the Gateway to the Gods' is one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology, as the Gods are believed to have left their footprints in Haridwar. Due to its geographical location too, Haridwar stands as the gateway to the other three important pilgrimages of Uttrakhand namely, Rishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Referred to as Mayapuri, Gangadwar, and Mokshadwar in the ancient scriptures and epics, Haridwar has always remained a major pilgrimage for the Hindus.
The list of attractions in Haridwar is endless. Har-Ki-Pauri, the sacred ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in the memory of his brother Bhartrihari. The golden reflection of floral diyas in the river Ganges is the most enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga aarti ceremony at the ghat.
Several festivals are celebrated in Haridwar. Haridwar, one of the oldest and holiest pilgrim centers of India, is also the place that plays host to around eight to ten million devotees during the Kumbh melas. The history of the Kumbh Mela dates back to the creation of the Universe and as a show of their faith, Hindus from all over the country assemble to take a holy dip in the Ganges.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh is one of the most popular pilgrim centres and gateway to the Himalayan Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The Yoga Centres of Rishikesh have enhanced the significance of the place. From this point on, the great Ganges leaves behind her mountain home and enters the vast plains of Northern India.
Rishikesh is located at a height of about 1360 feet above sea level. It is believed that several yogis and sages lived and practised penance here. Rishikesh represents the site where Vishnu vanquished the demon Madhu.
Mussoorie
The hill resort of Mussoorie is often referred to as the "Queen of the Hills". Any tourist who experiences the magic of the hill resort will but agree with the sobriquet. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Mussoorie gets its name from the Mansur shrub that is commonly seen in the hill resort. The marvelous hill resort of Mussoorie is located in the foothills of the Himalayas. The hill station of Mussoorie is one of the most-loved tourist destinations of India. It has a number of waterfalls, picnic-spots, temples and tourist bungalows.
The main artery of Mussoorie, the Mall certainly responds to the influx of visitors in the same manner as a person fighting for life-sustaining breath revives after receiving oxygen. The Mall is lined with curio and antique shops, a revolving restaurant, various eating joints, metal ware and handicraft items and a number of other such interesting things. It runs right through the small town and is a delightful place for a late night stroll.
Tehri Chamba
Chamba is situated in the Tehri district of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state at an elevation of 1676mts above sea level. Located amidst numerous pine and deodar trees, Chamba offers picturesque and serene beauty of nature. Chamba is 18kms from Tehri, 56kms from Mussoorie and 295kms from Delhi.
Uttrakhand is the heartland of the Himalayas. A wide expanse between the Himalayas in the North and Shivalik range in the South. At the doorstep of this heaven, on the foothills of the Himalayas lies Chamba, about 60 KM from Mussoorie is the small hill town of Chamba. Chamba is at an attitude of 1676 Mt above sea level. An unspoilt territory and covered with lots of pine and deodar trees. after the submergence of old Tehri, Chamba is the emerging tourist spot in Tehri Garhwal a central point.
Kedarnath is named after King Kedar who ruled in the Satya Yuga. He ruled the seven continents and was a very saintly king. He had a daughter named Vrinda who was a partial incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. She performed austerities for 60000 years. Because of her, the land is named Vrindavan.
During winter due to heavy snowfall, the Temple is closed and no one stays in Kedarnath. For six months (November to April) the Palki of Lord Kedarnath is transferred to a place near Guptakashi called Ukhimath. People shift their settlement too from Kedarnath to nearby villages. Around 360 families of Tirtha Purohit of 55 villages and other nearby villages are depend on Kedarnath. The entire region is blessed with immense natural beauty, places of religious importance, lakes and glaciers.
Badrinath
As per mythology Lord Vishnu did tapasya here and for several years meditated at the same spot and fed himself with wild berries. The pilgrims to the temple worship the Lord in his sringaric form during the summer and in the winter, he is worshipped in his yogdhyani form by the devtas & sages. Badrinath is devoted to Vishnu but according to one legend Lord Vishnu surped this place from Lord Shiva.
According to rituals the yatra to Kedarnath is taken before coming to Badrinath. For the devotee who has been unable to do so,the temple of Adi Kedareshwar nearby is to be visited first. It was also believed that Ghanta Karn, a devout bhakt of Shivji with huge bells over his ears so that he would not have to hear the name of any other god even Vishnu. After severe penance,when Shiva asked him to take anything he wanted, then he asked for salvation. As Shivji was well aware of Ghanta Karn’s partiality told him that only Vishnu could grant him salvation. Ghanta Karn then worship Vishnu and the Vishnu offered him a place at his temple in Badrinath as guardian deity of the region.
Yamunotri
The Garhwal Himalayas have been blessed with some of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites and Yamunotri is one such. One of the Char Dhams according to Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is the origin of the sacred river Yamuna. Famous for its thermal springs and glaciers, it is one of the most important stopovers on the itinerary of the Hindu pilgrim.
Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna is situated at an altitude of 3293 mts in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is one of the four sites in India's Chota Char Dham pilgrimage. The actual source of Yamuna River lies in the Yamunotri Glacier at a height 6,387 mtrs., near Bandarpunch peaks in Lower Himalayas.
Yamunotri temple is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3235 m in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The Yamunotri temple is a full
Gangotri
Gangotri is the origin of river Bhagirathi and it is dedicated to goddess Ganga. In this temple idols of Shri Ganga ji, Yamuna ji, Saraswati ji, Lakshmi ji, Parwati ji and Annapurna ji are established. is also located here.
The temple of Ganga is located on the right bank of the Bhagirathi (Ganga) and amidst a dense forest of deodara. It flows in various moods in the lower plains, but at Gangotri, Bhagirathi is quite different. The holy water of of it at Gangotri is carried to eRameshwaram in south India and offered to Lord Shiva
DehraDun
According to Skanda Purana, Dun formed part of the region called Kedar Khand. In ancient India during the Mahabharata epic era, Dronacharya the great teacher of Kauravas and Pandavas lived here hence the name "Drona-nagri".
It was included in the kingdom of Ashoka by the end of the 3rd century B.C. It is revealed by history that for centuries the region formed part of the Garhwal kingdom with some interruption from Rohillas. For about two decades till 1815 it was under the occupation of the Gorkhas.
In April 1815 Gorkhas were ousted from Garhwal region and Garhwal was annexed by the British. In that year the area now tehsil Dehra Dun was added to district Saharanpur. In 1825, however, it was transferred to the Kumaon Division. In 1828, DehraDun & Jaunsar Bhabar were placed under the charge of a separate Deputy Commissioner and in 1829, the Dehra Dun district was transferred from Kumaon Division to the Meerut Division.
In 1842, Dun was attached to Saharanpur district and placed under an officer subordinate to the Collector of the district but since 1871 it is being administered as separate district. In 1968 the district was taken out from Meerut division and included in the Garhwal Division.
Haridwar
Haridwar or 'the Gateway to the Gods' is one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology, as the Gods are believed to have left their footprints in Haridwar. Due to its geographical location too, Haridwar stands as the gateway to the other three important pilgrimages of Uttrakhand namely, Rishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Referred to as Mayapuri, Gangadwar, and Mokshadwar in the ancient scriptures and epics, Haridwar has always remained a major pilgrimage for the Hindus.
The list of attractions in Haridwar is endless. Har-Ki-Pauri, the sacred ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in the memory of his brother Bhartrihari. The golden reflection of floral diyas in the river Ganges is the most enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga aarti ceremony at the ghat.
Several festivals are celebrated in Haridwar. Haridwar, one of the oldest and holiest pilgrim centers of India, is also the place that plays host to around eight to ten million devotees during the Kumbh melas. The history of the Kumbh Mela dates back to the creation of the Universe and as a show of their faith, Hindus from all over the country assemble to take a holy dip in the Ganges.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh is one of the most popular pilgrim centres and gateway to the Himalayan Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The Yoga Centres of Rishikesh have enhanced the significance of the place. From this point on, the great Ganges leaves behind her mountain home and enters the vast plains of Northern India.
Rishikesh is located at a height of about 1360 feet above sea level. It is believed that several yogis and sages lived and practised penance here. Rishikesh represents the site where Vishnu vanquished the demon Madhu.
Mussoorie
The hill resort of Mussoorie is often referred to as the "Queen of the Hills". Any tourist who experiences the magic of the hill resort will but agree with the sobriquet. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Mussoorie gets its name from the Mansur shrub that is commonly seen in the hill resort. The marvelous hill resort of Mussoorie is located in the foothills of the Himalayas. The hill station of Mussoorie is one of the most-loved tourist destinations of India. It has a number of waterfalls, picnic-spots, temples and tourist bungalows.
The main artery of Mussoorie, the Mall certainly responds to the influx of visitors in the same manner as a person fighting for life-sustaining breath revives after receiving oxygen. The Mall is lined with curio and antique shops, a revolving restaurant, various eating joints, metal ware and handicraft items and a number of other such interesting things. It runs right through the small town and is a delightful place for a late night stroll.
Tehri Chamba
Chamba is situated in the Tehri district of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state at an elevation of 1676mts above sea level. Located amidst numerous pine and deodar trees, Chamba offers picturesque and serene beauty of nature. Chamba is 18kms from Tehri, 56kms from Mussoorie and 295kms from Delhi.
Uttrakhand is the heartland of the Himalayas. A wide expanse between the Himalayas in the North and Shivalik range in the South. At the doorstep of this heaven, on the foothills of the Himalayas lies Chamba, about 60 KM from Mussoorie is the small hill town of Chamba. Chamba is at an attitude of 1676 Mt above sea level. An unspoilt territory and covered with lots of pine and deodar trees. after the submergence of old Tehri, Chamba is the emerging tourist spot in Tehri Garhwal a central point.
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