#Uttarakhand

Pretty as a picture, Valley of Flowers is one of those destinations in India that give a stiff competition to many foreign places. Located in the West Himalayas, the Valley of Flowers National Park has a rich flora and is home to some rare…

Tucked in between the snow-clad Himalayan ranges, Dhanaulti is a small hill station near the popular hill town of Uttarakhand, Mussoorie. Its proximity to the National Capital and several other popular places in Uttarakhand have made…

More often than not considered to be a transit point on the way to popular destinations such as Kausani, Jageshwar, and Binsar, Almora has a charm of its own that is inescapable. The second largest town of Uttarakhand, Almora is home of…

Based in the Naini Hills of Kumaon region, the Himalayan resort town of Uttarakhand is both picturesque and contemporary, unlike other destinations in the state. Nainital is surrounded by tall pine trees and is divided into two parts by the…

I had heard about the beautiful landscapes and picturesque Himalayan valleys in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. Also called 'Dev Bhoomi', the mountains in Uttarakhand nestle some of the most revered shrines in the most picturesque…

Snuggled amidst the mighty Himalayas, Mussoorie, a breathtakingly beautiful hill town in Uttarakhand, is unquestionably the queen of hill stations. Located in the foothills of Garhwal Himalayan range, Mussoorie offers a picturesque view of…

A well-kept cantonment area of Pauri Garhwal district, Lansdowne is a relatively virgin hill town of the otherwise thoroughly explored and crowded state of Uttarakhand. Lansdowne is located on the Kotdwar-Pauri road and its civic…

The highest Gurudwara in the world, Hemkund Sahib is a popular Sikh pilgrim site located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Located at a height of 14,202 ft, Hemkund Sahib has a glacial lake and is surrounded by mountains on all sides,…

Auli, a small hill station in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, is a ski lover’s paradise. Unlike other hill stations of the state, Auli is not spread across a very large area. In fact, the skiing area of Auli is only about 5-7 km.…

Kedarnath, the third stop of the holy Char Dham Yatra, is one of the most important pilgrim destinations for Hindus all over the world. Located in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, Kedarnath is set in the lap of Garhwal Himalayan range…

A road trip around “the Devbhoomi”, Uttarakhand, is the best way to experience the state’s geography and culture. With countless temples, sacred rivers, and glaciers Uttarakhand is home to some of the most frequently visited places in the…

Pack your bags and get ready to explore some of the most interesting and picturesque places in all of Uttarakhand. This road trip circuit is focused around the Garhwal hills of the state. A road trip around Devbhoomi (Uttarakhand) is best…

During our recent #UnseenUttarakhand road trip, we had the privilege of having some hands-on experience with the Panasonic Lumix G85 camera. The road trip was designed to explore the lesser known and unexplored reaches of the Rudraprayag…

The parts of Uttarakhand we generally hear about are  places like Rishikesh, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Nainital and Jim Corbett. But Uttarakhand is also a home to several hidden treasures. One such region that caught our attention lately was…

The Chandrashila trek is one of the best Himalayan treks for beginners. The base of the trek Chopta is about 450 km from Delhi on the Badrinath highway making it easily accessible. The entire region is rich in natural splendour with…

The Land of Gods, also known as Devbhoomi, Uttarakhand was declared as a state and separated from Uttar Pradesh in the year 2000. With the Chaar Dham pilgrimage at the helm of all the religious sites in the state, Uttarakhand is also home…

Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful states in India. However, the scenic beauty is just an attractive facade to the intriguing mythological past of the region. It is a land where mythological tales come alive, be it the footprint at…