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Nanda Devi Raj Yatra In Chamoli

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Nanda Devi Raj Yatra is a very old traditioinal pilgirmage in vogue since the reign of Shalipal, a ninth century monarch. King Shalipal initiated a tradition that a big Pilgrimage would be reorganized every twelfth year to escort nandadevi to her in- Law’s place, near nanda Ghungti peak.

The trek is about 280 kms and takes about 18 days to complete.
The golden image of Nandadevi is carried in a silver palanquin called “Nandadevi - Ka dola” Along wit the canopies brought by the Kunwar and is followed by thousands of devotees in a long procession

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Satopanth Lake In Chamoli

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This triangular lake of serene water has a perimeter of about half a kilometer. Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar, the Hindu trinity is believed to occupy one corner each, and which are named after them. This is a simple place as there is no place to eat and also not a single place for rest, except caves. Cooked food, stove etc. have to be carried from Badrinath itself.

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Narad Kund In Chamoli

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A recess in the river near tapt kund forming a pool from where the idol of badrinath was recovered.

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Bedni Bugyal In Chamoli

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If the sky is clear one can see Bedni Bugyal. Bedri Bugyal is a camping spot. There is a huge grazing ground for mules, horses and sheeps. There are two temples and a small lake that add to the beauty of this place. One can see a lot of Himalayan peaks from Bedni Bugyal. Trekkers then go upto Bhaguwabasa which is 10-11 kms from Bedni Bugyal.

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Vasudhara In Chamoli

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Vasundhara fall is situated towards the west of mana village. It is a magnificent water fall and a very beautiful spot for visiting purpose. This place is 5 kms from Badrinath out of which 2 kms is motorable upto Mana village and the rest 3 kms is a walking distance.

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Gopeshwar In Chamoli

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The picturesque township of Gopeshwar is the district headquarter of Chamoli. An ancient temple of Lord Shiva is the main attraction of the town and thousands of pilgrims come here throughout the year to visit the temple. Gopeshwar is becoming a major attraction for the tourists. According to historians, the name Gopeshwar has associations with the name of Lord Krishna. Many well known tourist spots and religious centres are spread around this town.

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Shiv Temple In Chamoli

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The temple is topped by a dome and twenty four doors lead to the sanctum sanctorum which is 30 sq.ft. in area. There are several broken idols around the temple which support the theory that in ancient times there were several more temples in Gopeshwar. A gleaming trident, made of eight different metals, dating back to the 12 century, bears inscription attributed to Anek Malla, king of Nepal, who reigned in the 13th Century. It is believed that while brute force cannot move his trident, the slightest touch by a true devotee can cause a tremor in it.

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Accommodations in Chamoli

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Tourist Rest House
Janta Hotel
Forest Rest House
Circuit House
Zila Panchayat Dak Bungalow
P.W.D. Inspection House

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How to Reach Chamoli

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Reaching Chamoli by Air: The nearest airport is Jolly grant (Dehradun) which is 221 Kms from Chamoli District and is directly connected to the Delhi (Capital of the Country).

Reaching Chamoli by Rail: Chamoli doesn’t have ant railway station. The nearest railhead is at Rishikesh which is 204 kms away and can get a direct train to dehradun which is connected to major cities of the country.

Reaching Chamoli by Road: Chamoli is well connected to Haridwar, rishikesh, Dehradun, Nainital and almora.

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Geographycal Deatels in Chamoli

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Languages: Garhwali, Hindi and English
STD Code: 01389
Clothing: Summer- Cotton or light Woollen
Winter- Heavy Woollen
Location: Near dist. Pithoragarh (Uttaranchal)
Ideal Time to Visit: Round the year
Altitude: 960 mts above the sea level.

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History of Chamoli

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The region covered by the district of Chamoli forms part of the district of Pauri garhwal of the Kumaon till 1960. It occupies the north-eastern corner of the Garhwal tract and lies in the central or mid-Himalayas in the very heart of the snowy range described in ancient books as Bahirgiri, one of the three divisions of the Himalayan Mountains. Since 1839 it was part of the Pauri district. Earlier it was a part of the Almora district from 1816 to 1839. The sources of its history have been ancient literature especially Skandha Puran and Mahabharata, folk legends, folk sayings, traditional beliefs, work of historians- Medhakar Shastri, Mola Ram, Rai Bahadur, Pati Ram, Pt. Harikrishna Raturi, Atkinson, Walton, Rahul Shankrityayan, Dr. Shib Prasad Dabral and Surbir Singh.

Till 1512 AD many parts of Chamoli have been the capital cities of many feudal kings of Uttrankhand and Garhwal. In the year 888 AD king Bhanu Pratap of Chandpur Garh gave away his kingdom to king Kanak Pal of Dhar Maluwa. In the year 1500 king Ajay Pal of Chandpur Garh won many Garhs (Princely States) and named the integrated kingdom “Garhwal”. In the year 1512 AD he shifted his capital to Dewalgarh and after five years in 1517 to Srinagar Garhwal.
Chamoli was named after the name of “Chandramoleshwar” Mahadev Temple.

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Overview on Chamoli

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Chamoli is famous for its Chipko movement which has been started in the early’s of 1970’s and 80’s. The place had however for long been visited year after year by nature lovers and pilgrims. Chamoli, the abode of Gods, reputed for its shrines and temples, with its strategic significance is one of the hill district of Uttaranchal, India. Chamoli proved itself is the most spectacular in its natural assets; be it maintain scenery, valley aspects, water-edges, floristic varieties, dramatic landform or the climatic cardinalities.

Chamoli is an enchanting Himalayan land that seems to be a particular favorite of Lord Shiva. A lot of temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are located here and the foremost among these shrines is Badrinath. The place is yet to be touched by the rigours of modern city life, for now it rests calmly and peacefully untouched by the urban life. An all season place, summers are pleasant here but winters are quite chilling. It is said that Hanumanji found the Sanjeevani herb here to revive the unconscious Laxman. It is believe that Ved Vyas composed his immortal epic, the Mahabharata here. This land has inspired the imagination of great poets like Kalidas.

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