Chamoli
In the arms of the heavenly Himalayas lies the enchanting land of
Chamoli, which seems to be a benediction of earth. A blessed spot the place
seems to have been particularly dear to Lord Shiva. There are hundreds of
shrines dedicated to Lord shiva , the most important of all being the shrine
of Badrinath.
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Dehradun
Nestled in the mountain of the Himalaya, Dehradun in one of the odlest
cities of India. Also known as the Abode of Drona , Dehradun has always been
an important centre of the Garhwal rulers which was captured by the British
. the headuarters of many National Institute like ONGC , Servey of India ,
I.I.P. etc. are located in the city . Dehradun has a string of premier
educational institutes like the forest Research Institute, Rashtriya Indian
Military College and the Indian Milirary Academy.
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Haridwar
"Among the many pilgrimages that dot the length of the Ganga,
Haridwar ranks among the most holy in the land " Accroding to Hindu
mythology Haridwar was known as Kapilsthan.
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Pauri
The snow-covered mountains of Khirsu offer a panoramic view of the
Central Himalayas and attract a large number of tourists. From here one can
get a clear view of many named & unnamed peaks. Located 19 kms. Away
from Pauri at an altitude of 1,700 mts., khirsu is a peaceful spot, free
from pollution. Only the chirping of birds breaks the tranquility of the
adjoining thick Oak and Deodar forests and apple orchards. The ancient
temple of Ghandiyal Devta in the vicinity is well worth a visit.
Accommodation is available at the Tourist Rest House and Forest Rest House.
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Rudraprayag
Named after Lord Shiva (Rudra), Rudraparyag is
situated at the holy confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers, at a
distance of 34 kms. From Srinagar (Garhwal). The meeting of the Mandakini
and Alaknanda rivers has a unique beauty of its own and it seems as if two
sisters were embracing each other. It is believed that to master the
mysteries of music, Narad Muni worshipped Lord Shiva, who appeared in his
Rudra Avtaar (incarnation) to bless Narad. The Shicve and Jagdambe temples
are of great religious importance.
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Tehri
Garhwal The gushing Bhagirathi which runs through
seems to divide the district into two, while the Bhilangna, Alaknanda, Ganga
and Yamuna rivers border it on the east and west. Its immediate neighbouring
district are Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pauri, Rudraprayag and Dehradun.
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Uttarkashi
Situated at a distance of 145 kms. from Rishikesh and
at an elevation of 1158 mts. on the bank of river Bhagirathi, this
picturesque town acquires importance because of the very significant
pilgrimage-centres: Gangotri, Yamunotri.
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