Chardham Tour Blog of Uttrakhand

Rising from the majestic Himalayas and flowing onward to Bangladesh the holy river Ganga is the life-giving river along with being the longest river in India. The river gushes its way to discharge into the Bay of Bengal. This river is the most sacred river in the subcontinent and the people her worship it and utilise it in their everyday […]

As the name suggests this colourful temple is dedicated to an aspect of lord Shiva called Neelkanth. Located at a distance of 32 km from the main town of Rishikesh on an elevation of 1,330 metres above sea level. Surrounded by thick dense forests of the surroundings and set against the magnificent backdrop of the beauty of the mountain ranges […]

Originating from the Gaumukh Glacier in the base of Khatling and Gangotri glacier, this river is one of the holiest rivers of India. The place is considered holy to Hindus since it has been regarded as the birth place of Ganga. The highly revered Char Dham temple of Gangotri is situated on its banks and is visited by devotees from […]

Situated in the district of Almora in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, is a spectacular group of temples that dates back to 9th century. Truly a spectacular work of architecture the main deity that is worshipped here is Surya dev or the sun god. It is one of the rarest temple complex and holds immense historical and religious significance. Deemed for its intricately […]

Nestled beautifully at an elevation of 1219 meters above the sea level, Pipalkoti is a small yet beautiful town situated on the Badrinath- Rishikesh Highway. This scenic town in Uttarakhand is studded with amazing landscapes including snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, dense forests, etc. It’s unexplainable charm, pristine beauty, and pleasant climatic conditions attract tourists towards itself and enlist Pipalkoti […]

Yamunotri Dham, dedicated to Maa Yamuna, is one of the most significant temple among all the Chardham Yatra portals in Uttarakhand since this is the temple where the holy pilgrimage of Hindus commence. This is also one of the most remotely placed temples in Uttarakhand which is located on one of the jagged flanks of the Bandarpoonch Parvat with the […]

Nestled amidst the pristine natural surroundings of the majestic Himalayas and on the banks of the holy river of Ganga, the quiet hamlet of Dharali is so beautiful that it seems like a scene right out of a fairy tale book. The town is extremely popular for its glistening apple orchards and for being one of the most remote and […]

Janki Chatti is famous for being the last motorable road for Yamunotri and the place which not only fills you with a deep sense of spirituality but it can also be your place of choice to get away from the crowd and take some time off amidst the scenic natural surroundings. Outwardly this place is just a transition point from […]

Music is a huge part of the cultural and traditional ethos of Uttarakhand. They have songs to celebrate every month, occasion, auspicious time etc. there are varying degrees of differences between the folk music of Garhwal to that of Kumaon. The traditional richness of Uttarakhand is depicted clearly through its songs and music which the people sing to celebrate special […]