Phata is a quaint little town en-route to Kedarnath in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. This town is generally famous because it has a helipad, from where you can book a helicopter ticket to Kedarnath. Many pilgrims who are journeying to Kedarnath book themselves for a helicopter ride and enjoy flying above those towering mountains. Some people also take a […]

Joshimath, a spiritual town in Uttarakhand located in the Chamoli district, is also known by another name: Jyotirmath. Similar to Ukhimath, this holy place serves as the winter home of Lord Badri. During winter, the idol of Lord Badri is moved to Joshimath and worshipped while Badrinath Temple remains closed due to heavy snowfall. The idol is later shifted back […]

Situated at an altitude of 4,135 metres above sea level in the district of Rudraprayag, Vasuki Tal is a high-altitude, clear blue glacial lake. The gloriously majestic, snow-laden Himalayan ranges outline and overlook the lake, forming a beautiful backdrop for this holy site. This is also one of the least visited and less frequented trekking trails in Uttarakhand. It is […]

“Flowers are sweet. They have short, beatific lives. They offer much pleasure. There is nothing in the world that can be said against them. Sad, isn’t it, that all they can kiss is the air.” (Mary Oliver) What can one say about the glory of flowers, the most ephemeral and beautiful of God’s creations? The mere sight of flowers reminds […]

Uttarakhand, the land of paradisiacal beauty set amid the lofty peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas, is famed for its many significant temples and pilgrimage spots. But the state deserves special mention for its many idyllic hill stations too. The beautiful hill stations in Uttarakhand are some of the most mesmerizing locations in the lap of pristine nature, far away from […]