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| SKIING & AULI |
| The panoramic Garhwal hills of Uttaranchal with its snow capped slopes are ideal for skiing. The thrill of skiing over snow-covered terrains remains unparalleled. Such a place is Auli in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttaranchal offering exciting skiing opportunities to both, the beginner as well as the advanced skier. Snow capped slopes of Auli specially 3 km long slope (2519m-3049m) flanked by tall stately Deodar forests cut the wind velocity to the minimum. Auli offers a 180 0 panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like the Nanda Devi, Kamet, Mana Parvat & Dunagiri. It is a spectacular sight to see the sun rising over the high snow peaks –quite early in the morning.
The ideal time to be at Auli is from January to March. |
| YAMUNOTRI |
| The shrine of Yamunotri source of river Yamuna is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, perched atop a flank of BandarPoonch Peak (3615 m). The actual source, a frozen lake of ice and glacier (Champasar Glacier) located on the Kalind Mountain at the height of 4421 m above sea level.
The temple of Yamuna is on the left bank Yamuna.The deity is made of black marble. Close to the temple are hot water springs gushing out from the mountain cavities. From Rishikesh,a 215 km journey by
road takes one to Hanumanchatti. From here it is a 13 km trek or 5 km trek from Jankichatti.The trek can be covered on foot or on ponies.Palaquins & porters are also available on hire. |
GANGOTRI
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| The picturesque pilgrimage in the hinterlands of the Himalayas is the most sacred spot where Ganga, the stream of life, touched earth for the first time.
The Shrine of Gangotri situated at on elevation of 3200 m above sea level amidst captivating surroundings, along the right bank of Bhagirathi is 100 km from Uttarkashi. The temple was constructed in the early 18th century.
Every year hundred thousands of pilgrims throng the sacred shrine
between May & October. The temple is an exquisite 20ft. high structure made of white granite. The natural rock Shivling submerged in the river, is an amazing sight reinforcing the power of the divine. |
| KEDARNATH |
| Kedarnath is the seat of Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve “Jyotirilingas” of Lord Shiva. Lying aat an attitude of 3584 m on the head of river Mandakini, the shrine of Kedarnath is amongst the holiest pilgrimage for the Hindus.
An imposing sight, standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow covered peaks. The present temple, built in 8th century AD. It is constructed on a rectangular platform and built of extremely large & evenly cut grey slabs of stone. The
exquisitely architectured temple is considered to be more than 1000 years old. The temple has a Garba Griha (inner sanctum where the idol is actually located) and a Mandap (area apt for assembly of pilgrims & visitors). In the center of Garbha Griha there is a conical rock formation, encircled by a narrow pradakshina path, which is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his Sadashiva form. |
| GAUMUKH |
| The Gangotri Glacier, which is situated at the height of 4255 m above sea level, is nearly 24 km is length and 6-8 km in width. It starts from beyond the Chaukhamba cluster of snow peaks, in the neighborhood of Badrinath & extends as far as Gaumukh. Almost 16 km northeast of Gangotri, Gaumukh is generally accepted as the physical source of holy River.
Several pilgrims trek upto the source to offer prayers either on foot or on ponies. The verdant valleys, dense forests and towering peaks offer excellent trekking and mountaineering opportunities. |
| BADRINATH |
| On the right bank of river Alaknanda lies the sacred perched at an altitude of 3133 m above sea level, guarded on either side by the two mountain peak Nar & Narain with the towering Neelkanth peak providing a splendid back-drop.
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull & spire.
A flight of steps takes pilgrims to the main gate & then into the temple.
The complex has 15 idols. Especially attractive is the one metre high image of Badrinath, finely sculpted in black stone. It represents Lord Vishnu seated in a meditative pose. |
| JOSHIMATH |
| An important town enroute Sri Badrinathji has religious history, magnificent scenery, bracing climate & a hub of commercial center all one needs for a holiday or pilgrimage.
Amongst the many temples of Joshimath, the most famous are the Narsingh & Durga temples.
Joshimath is also the base for mountaineering expeditions. |
| RUDRAPRAYAG |
| Named after Lord Shiva (Rudra), Rudraprayag is situated at the holy confluence of Alaknanda & Mandakini rivers, at a distance of 34 km from Srinagar.
Rudraprayag is the point where the two roads branch off to the holy Shrines of Kedarnath (84 km) & Badrinath (159 km).
The entire region is blessed with immense natural beauty, places of religions importance, Lakes & glaciers. |
| KARNA PRAYAG |
| Situated 11 km from Gauchar, the icy flow from the Pindari Glacier becomes the Pindari river, and when it meets the Alaknanda at 788 m, the confluence is known as Karnaprayag. 69 km from Gwaldam, Karnaprayag is on the main Rishikesh Badrinath highway. |
| NANDPRAYAG |
| 22 km from Karna Prayag, Nand Prayag at 914 m forms the confluence of the Alaknanda & Mandakini (flowing from a glacier near Nanda Devi Peak) rivers. |
| VISHNUPRAYAG |
| Formed by the confluence of the impetuous Vishnu Ganga and the Dhauliganga river, Vishnu Prayag, 1372 m, has an ancient temple called Vishnu Kund.
Visitors will find the Kagbhusandi Lake bewitching with its emerald green depths. |
| DEHRADUN |
| The town is situated in a wooded valley in the Shivalik, foothills of the Himalaya. The district is spread over 1880 sq.m. with Himalayas in the north, Shivalik Hills in the south, river Ganga in the east & Yamuna in the west. The place is a major academic & research center.
Dehradun is a pleasant place to stop enroute the hill station of Mussoorie, 34 km away, on a high mountain range above Dehradun. |
| MUSSOORIE |
| Popular as Queen of the Hills, commanding a wonderful view of extensive Himalayan snow ranges to the north west and glittering views of the Doon Valley, at a altitude of 2000m and 34 km beyond Dehradun is a popular hill station.
Mussoorie is a popular destination for tourist throughout the year with its green hills, varied flora & fauna. |
| HARIDWAR |
| In Hindu mythology Lord Vishnu is known as Hari & Shiva as Har. Dwar means gate, and it is for this reason that this place is known as Haridwar, as the gateway to the Four Shrines / Dhams of Uttaranchal.
Haridwar always remained as a major Shaktipeeth for the devotees.
Haridwar is the point where the Gangas emerges from the Himalayas to being its progress across the plains. |
| The scenic beauty and the lush greenery, a unique Gurukul School of traditional education, the temples & the ghats, a number of Dharamshalas all give the city a unique flavour and charm.
In the evening the ghats look breathtakingly beautiful, as thousands of diyas & marigold flowers float & illuminate the holy waters of the Mother Ganga. |
| RISHIKESH |
| Surrounded by Shivalik hills of the Himalayas on three sides, Rishikesh, the place of sages is the spiritual town on the bank of river Ganga.
Rishikesh is the base for Char Dham yatra and gateway to Garhwal Himalayas.
The holy Ganga flows through the town and has many Ashrams (hermitages) along its banks pulsating the city life with Spiritualism. These Ashrams are seats of spiritual learning, meditation & yoga.
The Ganga has two suspension bridges- Lakshman Jhoola on the way to Badrinath & Ram Jhoola between Sivananda Ashram & Swargashram.
40 km from the town of Dehradun, this gorge centered town has acquired significance for being the center for White Water River Rafting,Trekking & Mountaineering. For the adventurous lot it is the starting point of many expeditions towards Himalayan peaks. |
| UTTARKASHI |
| At an elevation of 1158 m on the bank of river Bhagirathi, this picturesque town is located in a wide stretch of a valley. Uttarkashi is an important pilgrimage centers The two very significant pilgrimage centres Gangotri & Yamunotri, the source of the two holy rivers, Ganga (Bhagirathi) & Yamuna are situated here.
From the religious point of view, the place is important because the temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here 5 km away is the famous Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. |
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| Air: |
| Jolly Grant, airstrip is 24 km from the city of Dehradun on the Dehradun-Rishikesh highway. It is 18 km from Rishikesh, 35 km from Haridwar. The Jollygrant at Dehradun is the only facility in the Garhwal region and located centrally to provide access to Garhwal Himalayas.
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| Rail: |
| Dehradun is a terminus of Northern Railway. Services to Dehradun, include fully air conditioned Shatabdi Express leaving New Delhi Railway Station. The Mussoorie Express(4041) is an overnight daily train from Delhi. Doon Express(3010) from Dehradun to Howrah.
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| Road: |
| Buses of state roadways connect Dehradun with other centers of the region. Deluxe coaches are also simultaneously available. Buses from Delhi depart at very regular intervals. The another option is Taxis, specially from/ to Delhi, Rishikesh, Haridwar. |
| We conduct Tailor Made Family Tours, Bookings of Hotels & Resorts, Arrangement of Transportation, Special Yatra Packages, Trekking,Rafting in the above sector. |
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