Tuesday, December 4, 2018

SAHASHRADHARA


Sahashradhara is the most prominent vacationer goal of Dehradun. The grand excellence of the spot spread an extraordinary joy as the result. 11 km far from the downtown area with all movement offices. Here the fall separates the limestone and sulfur mountain that gives a rich vibe and sweet taste. Ropeway, beguilement, and other office give a more star to the spot. The Last Mountain

Friday, November 30, 2018

Best Places to Visit in Winter in Uttarakhand



Let’s make this winter a little Special in Uttarakhand


As the winter season begins, we are thrilled and the imagination of the snow draw goosebumps. In such a season, you can fulfill your desire by this destination which filled you up with some unique and thrilling adventures place in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. The great Himalayas, snowy peaks, drifting rivers, blossomed sunup, ancient temples, tranquil mountain, splendid trail etc., many such experiences that will make your journey superb. Here's the traditional dishes that will give you the nourishment and the wonderful feeling of taste. Light lunar euphoria and mountain views will get a special feeling that will take amazing moments in your journey. Here are some special places in the winter that will not disappoint you. If you are a nature lover and can trek a bit too, then surely you will find a new passion, so make the winter some special, some memorable.

Auli – Gorson Bugyal


Auli is located 12 km from Joshimath on the Haridwar - Badrinath highway, a famous skiing destination which happens in winter snowy and super lofty lush-green meadow during monsoon. Season enriched here by tourist extremely. Every year thousands of tourists visit here come to realize their dreams. In the east get mesmerized with sunrise from Nanda Devi peak and in the north, you get a wonderful view of peaks like sleeping beauty. Here 9 km away Gorson Bugyal, which can be completed by trek, and makes your journey even more exciting. There is also a cable car powered by GMVN, which provides an exciting experience of the entire route from Joshimath to Auli. There are many facilities available for stay in Joshimath. Here is the famous temple of Lord Shri Narasimha Deity, where there is winter stay of Lord Badrinath. And this is 10 km from here, the meet point of Alaknanda river and Dhauliganga river, which is known as Vishnu Prayag.
River Alaknanda which originate from Mana valley and river Dhauliganga originate from Neeti valley, making its meet point over here. You can also explore the route from Joshimath to Malari, which is called the Neeti Valley and it ends on India's China border. The famous local produce like Rajmah (red kidney beans) and potatoes will surely change your taste with great and good differences.
                                  Auli                                                                                                                                                                             
     
                                     Towards Neeti Valley                                                                                                                                                            

                                     After snowfall (Auli)                                                                                                                                                         
                      Auli Ropeway, cable car map                                                                                                                                                      

How to reach Auli?

The nearest airport to Auli is Jollygrant Dehradun, which is 248 km from the national capital Delhi. Near airport, it is Rishikesh (nearest railway station) where bus and taxis are available for Joshimath and it is only 238 km from Joshimath, which is to be completed in the day itself. Due to the mountainous route, you are not allowed to travel at night. So manage your itinerary accordingly.

Tungnath Chopta


Third Kedar Tungnath, the highest height in Panch - Kedar, is the main hall of Lord Shiva situated at 3460 mtr, which is a 3 km walk from Chopta in Rudraprayag district. Along with the summer season, this Dham attracts nature lovers in winter too. And from here, 2 km further Tungnath Peak, known as Chandra Shila, is a delightful place from where often all the high peaks of the Himalayas touch the heart. It is said that after Ravan's bloodshed, Lord Rama had done penance here to be free from Brahmhatya (killing of Brahmin). However, the Kapaat (main door) of Lord Tungnath opens between May to October, but the tourist or the devotees can’t stop themselves to explore the nature in winter as well as summer. The trek gives you enchanting view along with Musk Deer, Monal and other rare species of birds. The most important thing in this trek is to experience Sunrise from Chandra Shila at morning. Sunrise of Chandra Shila makes your experience totally unique and rare. There are also arrangements for staying with basic amenities in Chopta. As an option Ukhimath may help very well, almost all the arrangements are available here. The trek is quite comfortable with light climbing, which gives unique pleasure to natural beauty. During winter you may face with snow in which the trek can be a little annoying but you become a witness to snowfall after the weather gets down, which fills the aspiration of a lot of people.


                          Third Kedar Shri Tungnath Shrine                                                             
In Route Chopta to Tungnath            Courtesy - Sandeep Kohli

Himalayan Monal                            Courtesy - Praveen Purohit
Chandra Shila Top                                               

A view taken near Tungnath                                      

View of Tungnath trek                                                                             

How to Reach Tungnath Chopta?

Tungnath Chopta can be reached directly from Delhi by bus. Services buses of Uttarakhand roadways are available at regular intervals for Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Haridwar, from where the Chopta can be reached by another service like a bus, taxi etc. The distance to Chopta from Haridwar is 184 km. Haridwar is easily accessible from other places, which is also a nearby railway station for Chopta. The nearest airport for is Jollygrant, which is 179 km from Chopta.

                                               Brahmatal


Brahmatal is a frozen lake during winter which is located 8 km away from Lohajang in Chamoli district. Lohajang is located 275 km from Haridwar and direct bus and taxi are available from Haridwar (and Rishikesh). Staying and accommodation available at Lahajung and Dewal. Snow lovers can enjoy snowfall over here. Whenever the mood of weather swing Snowfall starts over here. Access of the fewer visitors results this place totally on its natural form. You may get the help of various trekking agencies, guide etc. for trekking and other programs as per your requirement. Local guides and services also available at Lohajung. The road to Lohajang also gives a good experience as sight seeing. In route, you may explore Haridwar, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar and Karnprayag as well. Lohajang is a beautiful small village which is situated at an altitude of 3704 mtr and it is a market of dozens of villages where people fulfill their buying needs. The world's largest religious and spiritual Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra also passes through this village which ends at Homkund, in route with Roopkund.
Brahmatal is also famous for camping, you will find enjoying many tourists with tents over here. The experience of camping is very exciting and give chance to feel and come closer to nature. The snowish walking sound of feet gives a different level of pleasure in the trek surrounded by a jungle of Oak, Deodar and Rhododendrum. Combination of Bugyal, Jungle and lake gives an ultimate experience like never before. Snowy peaks, Sunrise, Sunshine, musk deer, high altitude birds give a unique experience. Here the sunrise and sunset both provide a unique experience like no one is there between the Sun and us even a bit of crystal. The stars that appear in the night should not have come so close to this day, that the moon did not have such clarity as it was. The moonlight that falls at the snow and reflects towards the tent, and does not agree to return. An amazing view and a great experience that invites you to come here again and again. Trek of Brahmatal is a light ascend and required a little effort and patience but in a return, it gives you an amazing memorable moment which you would not be forgotten for the lifetime. The pleasant experience of every visitor tells the story of their unforgettable trip.
Brahmatal Lake                                                  


Brahmatal Trek                                                 
Brahmatal Trek after Snowfall                                  

How to Reach Brahmatal?

For the Brahmatal, the nearest motorway is Lohajang and Lohajang is well connected by major destination. It is located in Chamoli district. Haridwar and Haldwani is the starting point to reach here, both cities are also the nearest railway station. The option of the nearest airport is Jollygrant and can be taken for air travel. The distance from Haridwar to Lohjung is 275 km and Haldwani is 220 km. While traveling from Delhi to Haldwani this distance is 528 km and with Haridwar it is 491 km.

Har Ki Dun


Har Ki Dun is a trek of 25 km which opens throughout the year. It is situated in district Uttarkashi at an elevation of 3550 mtr. This trek is known for its amazing beauty and this will make you feel like a paradise during winter. Gradual ascend and slope with the view of wildlife and vegetation (flora and fauna) will take you closer to nature. This trek is also ideal as beginners. Har Ki Dun trek starts from Sankari village, which is located 431 km from Delhi and 186 km from the state capital Dehradun. During this journey Dehradun, Mussoorie Purola gives you a great sight seeing including beautiful places like Purola, Naugaon, Mori and Netwar. The new road has been constructed from Sankari to Taluka village, which has reduced the distance of the trek. Buses and cabs are available for Sankri from Dehradun and Mussoorie, it would be best to get in the morning because the journey in the night is forbidden because of the mountainous route. In the thick forest of the pine cedar and rhododendron with the Bugyaal and the small rivers, it rhythm perfectly which come out very cheerful. The snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas like peak Bandarpoonch and peak Swargarohini give an outstanding panoramic view over here. Rupin river does not get tired of welcoming you as you start your journey from Sankari. Osla and Seema village which lie in the middle of the trek gives you a chance to experience and know the culture and lifestyle of border villages. The traditional and casual banquets introduce you to a different flavor. The visualization of the state flower Brahma-Kamal is really going to enlighten the heart. It seems at night as twinkling stars are about start a fresh conversation to you. Moonlighted snowy peak trying to defeat all your sorrows. Wonderful, unique, heart-warming this trek will surely fill you up with energy which you would like to keep a lot of treasure.

Har Ki Dun                                                      


               Towards Har Ki Dun                                                                                                


How to Reach Har Ki Dun?

The nearest motor accessible point is Sankri, although the newly constructed road has been built up to the Taluka village which reduces the distance of the trek however the distance of the trek is near 24 km. The nearby railway station is Dehradun which is at a distance of 184 km from Sankri and the nearby airport is Jollygant Dehradun. Direct services from Dehradun and Mussoorie can be taken up to Sankari village through bus and taxi. Sankari is 431 km from Delhi. Accommodation and other services are avails at Sankri and Mori.

Nag Tibba


Nag Tibba is an amazingly beautiful track of 8 km at an altitude of 3022 mtr, which starts from tiny village Pantwari. Pantwari village is situated in a district Tehri. It is 90 km from Dehradun and 340 km from Delhi. The whole route is enriched by sight seeing like Mussoorie, Kempty Falls, Yamuna Bridge, Nainbagh etc. Nag means Snake and Tibba means a peak in regional dialect so it refers to “Peak of Snake” (Nag Tibba) as it is worshiped as a Nag Devta. At peak, a beautiful temple of Nag Deity welcomes you by its natural surrounding. Trek which is full of the dense forest of oak, rhododendron and deodar, attracts amateurs of adventure very much and accessible throughout the year. This trek becomes snowy in winter and gives an amazing view of snowed Himalayan range. The trek can be completed on the same day if one starts at 5 o'clock in the morning. But the experience of spending the night in camping is very special in many ways. The first ray of the sun, falling on the snow is really unable to explain in words. In the middle of the glacial mountain with moon-lighted peaks and the bonfire near the camp between the forest, whose heart will not rejoice. Fill with such an incredible experience you will find this trek of Nag Tibba, which interviews with maximum supernatural shade. If there is a shortage of time and the feeling of camping alive, then this trek can prove to be the best for you.


Auntad village In Route Nag Tibba                                


Camping at Nag Tibba                                          


                             Himalayan Hamster                                                                                                                                               

 How to Reach Nag Tibba?

Dehradun or Mussoorie is the main entrance to Nag Tibba which is 250 km from Delhi. Buses and cabs can be taken from here to Pantwari (from where trek starts). The nearby railway station and the airport is Dehradun. The help of guide porter can also be taken which is also available at Mussoorie and Pantwari villages. Apart from the village of Pantwari there is another route for Nag Tibba that passes through Devalsari but this trek is less popular.

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Sunday, November 25, 2018

Rafting at Rishikesh

Rafting
The Ganges, almost 30 km from Rishikesh (NH-58).
Rafting is the best experience in Rishikesh. The city a greater amount of days loaded with by boating darlings. 
Here a few spots marked for rafting joy, estimated by separation i.e Brahmpuri 2km, Shivpuri 7 km, for long separation Byasi and Kaudiyala, a spot might be redone according to the customer's inclination. Boating is open during the time aside from rainstorm season.

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Kedarnath Temple


Kedarnath Temple. Main view
Kedarnath is a renowned Hindu hallowed place of Lord Shiva situated in Garhwal area of Uttarakhand close Mandakini stream (a tributary of waterway Ganga) at the rise of 3582 mtr., which is open for just 6 six months of summer from May to November. Amid winter hallowed place shut for next half year because of substantial snowfall and diety moved to Omakareshwar sanctuary (Ukhimath) and adored here. Reach of the place of worship isn't specifically open by street, Gaurikund is the last engine available point and must become to by 18 km of bit by bit rising trek to Kedarnath sanctuary. In spite of the fact that horse and another administration profit from Gaurikund.



kedarnath trek Courtesy - Brijesh Giri
kedarnath trek                                                                                                                   Courtesy – Brijesh Giri
Kedarnath sanctuary is hallowed Lord Shiva place of worship and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and it is most noteworthy among of all. It was worked by Pandavas as indicated by extraordinary Hindu epic Mahabharat and one of the Chota Char Dham of northern India.

Friday, November 16, 2018

Kanatal


Kanatal, the town truly in its unadulterated shape as it talented by god. As said – there's a tal (lake) in old occasions which get dried after some time, here 'kana' alludes to a — vessel in part altered that were not ready to hold water or something like fluid.

Kanatal is the coldest place (approx2610 mtr) close-by of Mussoorie at the separation of just 41 km. There's likewise an Eco-Park fundamentally the same as Dhanaulti. Outdoors and minor experience for the most part cherished by individuals here. The place of extreme ecstasy where soul and heart please a solitary track, the wilderness the high the snowfall (amid winter) and the breeze will without a doubt vanished your stress and after ruminate you will restore like new birth

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Dhanaulti

31 km from Mussoorie towards Chamba, District Tehri. The place full of magic, pleasantly quiet, imposed by oak rhododendron deodar, at the height of 2290 meter, even in summer you need something warm or woolen cloth. Eco-Park, the main attraction of Dhanaulti is full of joyous place, lush green meadow alpine and adventure here mostly enjoyed by people.
At distance of 7 km famous Surkanda shrine is also visited by devotee round the year. Snowfall during winter may stick you while but no one is there who wouldn’t enjoy it. Mostly you will find yourself rounded by the mist which is the signature of Dhanaulti and if not, so the view of Swargarohini peak is clear.

Monday, November 5, 2018

Beatles Ashram (Rishikesh)


Beatles (The prominent Band) made a trip to Rishikesh to go to a session of particular Meditation in 1968 and completed an extraordinary structure here that was the most painful time of him as a melody composed. This happens radically change the world's point of view toward Indian otherworldliness. Must visit.