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Chaukori
Chaukori is a tiny hill station in the Pithoragarh district set among the lofty peaks, of the western Himalayan Range in the Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand, India. To the north is Tibet and
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Mukteshwar
Mukteshwar : This beautiful place is 2286 mts in altitude and 51 Kms. from Nainital. Surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forest it was developed by the Britishers as research a
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Char Dham
The Char Dham (four abodes) which is considered the most important Hindu pilgrimage includes the holy shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. Badrinath, considered to be the
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Kausani
Kausani : Nestling among thick dense pine forests, atop a narrow ridge and separated from the towering mountains of the Nanda Devi range by low, medium mountains ; at Kausani the grandeor of
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Ranikhet
A hill station, idyllic in its charm, Ranikhet with its majestic pine trees, is 60 Kms. from Nainital. According to popular belief this spot had won the heart of Rani Padmini, queen of Raja
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Roopkund
Roopkund is situated in Chamoli district of garhwal. This area is usually called is the ‘mystery lake’, since human skeletons and remains of horses from the poleolithic age were found here.
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Pindari Glacier Trek
Upper reaches of the Kumaon Himalayas host The Pindari Glacier, to the southeast of Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot. The glacier flows to the south for a short distance of about 3 KM and gives rise to
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Milam Glacier
Milam Glacier is about 28 km long, biggest glacier of the Kumaun, Uttarakhand. It originates from the slope of Kohli and Trishuli peaks and situated on the south facing slope of the main Him
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Adi Kailash & Om Parvat
Adi Kailash & Om Parvat Adi Kailash (4770 M) also known as Chhota Kailash is an area of great natural beauty, peace and serenity. It lies on the main route that is followed for kailash manas
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Temples in Uttarakhand
Uttaranchal is known as 'Dev Bhoomi' (Land of Gods), at about every hill top there is a temple. ; which depicts story of a Dev/Devi or a divine soul. Every stone tells a story. This is first
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Patal Bhuvneshwar
Enshrined in mystery and mythology, Patal Bhuvaneshwar is the hidden pilgrimage centre, near Gangolihat the famous Shaktipeeth. Located 91kms from Pithoragarh on the way to Berinag, this hig
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Kailash Mansarovar
Kailasa, believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvathi, it is the throne of Truth, Wisdom and Bliss, the apex where Sound and Light merge into OM. Mansarovar, created by Br
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Kumaon
About Kumaon : Snow clad peaks , Loads of flowers , fruit orchards , picturesque grass fields ,breathtaking panoramic view of wild life , Dancing rivers ,clueless water sources and hard work
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Traditional Costume
Traditional Costume : Rangwali Pichhaura (रंग्वाली पिछौड़ा) is a garment worn at ceremonial occasions in Uttarakhand. From bride to great grandmother, every women in the family wear it on oc
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Folk Songs of Uttarakhand
Folk Songs of Uttarakhand had its root in the lap of nature. It has seen various phases of growth and has undergone lots of transformation during the course of time. It speaks about various
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Folk Dances of Uttarakhand
The Culture of Uttarakhand has its roots in past. Among the diverse cultures and traditions of India it is one of the unique culture which can be seen prominently in its various forms of art
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Delicacies
Delicacies : जितनी खुबसूरत Uttarakhand की पहाड़ियाँ है उतना ही स्वादिष्ट होता है पहाड़ी खाना। Uttarakhand is famous not only for its tourist places and pilgrims but also for its values and c
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Handicrafts
उत्तराखंड सांस्कृतिक विरासत में समृद्ध है, जिसे उत्तराखंड के कला और शिल्प के माध्यम से जीवित रखा गया है। उत्तराखंड के हस्तशिल्प क्षेत्र के पर्यटन उद्योग को और भी वैल्यू जोड़ देता है। उत्तराखं
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