Travel to Uttaranchal

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Shopping in Ranikhet

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Ranikhet is famous for its marino woolen shawls, tweeds and cloth surgical bandages.

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Shopping in Haridwar

The main shopping centers of Haridwar are Moti Bazaar, Upper Road, and Jwalapur. One can shop for rudraksh, Gangajal (vessels containing Ganges water), kumkum (vermilion), Ayurvedic medicines and precious stones in and around Haridwar Haridwar being the religious place, one can find all sorts of prayer articles and godly pictures, spiritual

Tourist Visa In Uttaranchal

It is given for 6 months normally, rest specifically depends on the country of residence. The applicant is required to produce/submit documents in proof of his financial standing. Tourist traveling in groups of not less than four members under the auspices of a recognized travel agency may be considered for

Khurpatal In Nainital

Khurpatal is located at a distance of 12 kms from nainital which is another beautiful spot of this popular hill station. It is situated at an altitude of at an altitude of 1635 Mts above the sea level. Which is considered to be angler’s paradise having clear water and a

Shakti Temple In UttarKashi

Shakti temple is very near to Vishwanath temple. A big Trishul which is about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cms in this temple is the centre of attraction. Different people hold different views about the trishul, it is widely believed that the trishul is made of

History of Uttaranchal

Uttaranchal is an amalgamation of the two hilly divisions of former Uttar Pradesh, Kumaon and Garhwal, the regions that are known according to Hindu legends as Devbhoomi (land of the gods). The Kumaon and the Garhwal regions are quite similar in terrain, however they differ in terms of their history,

Geographycal Deatels in Almora

Area: 11.9 sq km Population: About 54,000 people reside in this city. Languages: Hindi, English, Kumaon STD Code: 07578 Climate: Cold in winters, Pleasant in Summers. Clothing: Summer Light Woollens or cottons, Winter Heavy Woolens. Rainfall: Location: Kumaon Region (Uttaranchal) Ideal Time to Visit: April-June and September-November Distance: 66 kms from Nainital, 380 Kms from Delhi, 466 Kms

Bird Watching In Jim Corbett National Park

No body can blame the tigers, elephants and the national park authorities There are also many bird watching opportunities available in this park, over 580 species of birds are recorded here and amongst them more than 50 species are of resident and migratory birds. Peacock, Kaleej pheasant, black partridge, Pallas’s

History of Yamunotri

It is believed by some of the local legends that the temple was built by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur between 1892-93. In 1923, it was destroyed and only the idols were left but it was subsequently rebuilt, only to be badly damaged again in 1982.

How to Reach Yamunotri

Reaching Yamunotri by Air: Yamunotri is not having any airport. The nearest airport to Yamunotri is Jolly Grant (Dehradun). One has to take a taxi or a bus from Dehradun to Yamunotri it takes around 6-7 Hours. Reaching Yamunotri by Rail: Yamunotri is even not having any railway station. The nearest

Yamunotri In UttarKashi

The shrine of Yamunotri, source of river Yamuna is situated in the direction opposite to Gangotri and the road bifurcates and goes to Yamunotri from Dharasu, a place between Rishikesh - Uttarkashi. It is situated at an elevation of 3235 metres above sea level. The shrine of yamunotri is one