Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand:

Uttarakhand, the land of celestial beauty became the 27 Th state of the Indian union on the 9 Th of nova. 2000. The charming hilly state carved out of uttar Pradesh, comprises of two regions Garhwali in the west and kumaon in the east. Both the region are Himalayas. The state is studded with stunning snow covered peaks, glorious glaciers, alpine meadows, crystal clear lakes, holy rivers and exotic flora and fauna. When in Uttarakhand, it is quite easy to believe the legend that lord Brahma, while creating the world reserved the best place for his fellow deities. Uttarakhand is also called as the dev boom' or the abode of the gods, as it is land of great pilgrimages and has attracted pilgrims and seekers of spiritual fulfilment from world over since time immemorial,. Pilgrimage to the sacred char dams Gangotri ,  Yamunotri, kedamanth and badrinath is a dream for every devout Hindu. While the Sikhs consider hemkund, lokpal, nanakmatta, meth teethe sahib and piranha kaliyar very sacred. Ganga  and Yamuna, the two holiest rivers of Hindu mythology originate in the mountains of the state.

Uttarakhand is also a paradise for nature lover's and adventure sports enthusiasts. Missouri, the Queen of hills neonatal the lake district amoral, the Switzerland of India ranikhet, pithoragarh, pauri and Munsyari are just few highlights for the nature lovers. For adventure and excitement, one may choose mountaineering (Bhagirathi, chowkhamba, nanda devi kamet, pindari, sahastrataal, milam, kafni, khatling, gaumukh), trekking, skiing (Auli, dayara bugyal, munsyari, mundali), skating, water sports like rafting, boating and angling and aero sports like hand gliding, paragliding (Pithoragarh, jolly grant, pauri).

The state is also a treasure house  of exotic flora and fauna and is an ideal location for eco tourism as well as wildlife tourism. The world famous Corbett

national park is the pride of Uttarakhand. Other important sanctuaries are, rajah national park, govind wildlife sanctuary, as an barrage, chill etc.

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Govind wildlife sanctuary & har ki doon valley

Govind wildlife sanctuary & har ki doon valley:

The sanctuary was set up in 1955, sprawling over an area of 953 sq.kms. dotted with peaks like swarg rohini, black peak and bandarpoonch. Himalayan black  bear, brown bears, snow leopard, tahr, serow, monal, trogopan, chir, bharal, musk deer, koklas, kaleej pheasants and chukor etc. can be sighted here. The  stunning beauty of Har ki Doon valley, snow clad peak and glorious glaciers also attract a large number of trekkers to this part of the state.

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Gangotri

Gangotri:

It is the spiritual source of ganga, the holiest river in the country and is one of the char dams of Uttarakhand. The gangotri temple is situated at an altitude of 3048 meters, about 99kms. from Uttarkashi. The 20ft. High temple on the left bank of Bhagirathi is made of white granite. It was built in early  18 Th century by amar Singh Thana, a Gorkha General and was renovated in 20 Th century by the ruler of Jaipur. It is believed that Raja Bhagirathi Worshipped lord Shiva at the sacred stone nearby. There is also a submerged shivlinga, which is believed to be the site where Ganga descended into the matted locks of  Lord shiva.

Around Gangotri:

Gaumukh (18kms.): The Gaumukh galcier is the physical source of Bhagirathi (Ganga) and is of great importance to the pilgrims. One has to trek Gangotri to  Gaumukh.

Kedartal (18kms.) The trek to this enchanting lake surrounded by majestic peaks is quite tough, but is worth taking the trouble.

Yamunotri:

Yamunotri, the mythological source of river Yamuna is one of the sacred Char Dham' sites.

Yamunotri temple:

The temple dedicated to Goddess Yamuna was built in 19 Th century by maharani Gluaria of Jaipur. It is set at an altitude of 3,235 metres and is dominated by the towering banderpoonch mountain (6,316m.) in the back drop. The temple remains closed from Nov to Apr./may.

Divya shila: This rock pillar is worshipped before entering the Yamunotri temple.

Surya kund: The hot spring here is formed due to volcanic heat. The blistering water immediately cooks potatoes and rice tied loosely in a piece of cloth. These are taken as prasad by the pilgrim.

Around Yamunotri:

Sapta reship kund: It is the original source of river Yamuna. to trek upon to here is a true test of endurance.

jankichatti(5kms.): Hot springs.

Hanumanchatii(13kms.) : Confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Trek to Fodi tal.

Sayanachatti(8kms.): scenic spot on the banks of river Yamuna.

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Rudrapur

Rudrapur:

It is the headquarters of the Udham Singh nagger district.

Atariya temple:

The famous shrine of Goddess atariya is 2kms. from the bus stand off rudrapur haldwani route. A ten day fair is held here doing the sacred avatars. A large  number of devotees visit the shrine on this occasion.

Around rudrapur:

Nanak Mata (56kms.) This important Sikh pilgrim centre lies on the Rudrapur Tanakpur route. It is believed that Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru visited  here. Thousands of pilgrims come there throughout the year.

Nanak matte dam built across river sari. It is a popular picnic spot and the beautiful lake has facilities for boating and fishing.

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Dev prayag

Devprayag:

It is set on the confluence of Alakhanda and Bhagirathi rivers and is considered to be one of the panch prayags. The town lies on the Rishikesh to badrinath route about 87 kms. from narendra nagar. There are suspension bridges on the Bhagirathi and the Aleksandra. It is also the seat of the pandas (priests) of the  Badrinath Dham.

Around devprayag:

Chandrabadani devi:

The sacred shrine on chandrabadani mountain is 10kms. from kandi khal and about 22kms. from Devaprayag. Legends suggest that the rorso of  Goddess sati, the consort of Lord Shiva fell here. There are some old statues and lots of iron trishuls (tridents) outside the temple. A fine view of the  sirkanda, Kedarnath and Badrinath peaks can be enjoyed from here.

The district was carved out of Nainital district in October 1995 and was named after shri Udham Singh, a great freedom fighter, who killed General Dyer and  took revenge for the jalinawala Bagh messacre. The district also called as the Gateway to kumaon hills. There are three amin sub-divisions rudrapur, kashipur  and khatima; four tehslis kashipur, kichha, Khatima, Sitarganj and two sub tehsils Bajpur and garadpur.

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Madmaheshwar

Madmaheshwar:

It is one of the panch kedar sites set at an altitude of 3,289 meters, about 25kms. north-east of guptkashi. It can be reached by road from guptkashi upto  Kalimath, form where one has to trek upto madmaheshwar.

Kalimath is known for the kali temple, enshrining the best statue of Har Gauri in India.

New Tehri:

The newly built well planned modern town nestles at a height of 1,550 metres to 1950 metres overlooking the massive artificial lake and tehri dam built on the Bhagirathi river. It has taken over as district headquarters of tehri Garhwal from the old tehri town and was established to rehabilitate the old Tehri, which has been submerged into the waters of the tehri dam. In fact, New tehri is considered to be Asians most comprehensive and successful rehabilitation programme. The gleaming township has developed into a lovely hill resort.

Old tehri

The town now submerged under water was 16kms. from new tehri and 84kms. from Rishikesh on the confluence of Bhagirathi and Bhillangana rivers. It was chosen as the capital of Tehri-Garhwal by Raja sundarhsan shah after the explusion of the Gurkhas with the help of the East India company in 1815.

Tehri Dam:

The huge dam sprawls over an area of 45sq.kms. in the Bhagirathi and Bhilangana valleys near tehri town. the dam rises to a height of 855 ft. (261m.) making it the fifth tallest dam in the World. It is expected to produce 2400 MW of electricity, provide irrigation and drinking water.

The dam is being opposed by scientists and environmentalists, as it is considered to be an environmental catastrophe. Opponents of the project argue that  this mammoth project is destined to be a failure.

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Kedarnath

Kedarnath:

Kedarnath, one of the holiest Hindu pilgrim sites is perched at an altitude of 3584 metres, amidst towering snow-clad Himalayan peaks on the head of river Mandakini. It is 86 kms. from Rudraprayag.

Kedarnath Temple:

The 8 Th century temple built by Adi Shankracharya is a stark grey stone structure, enshrining one of the twelve sacred jyotirlingas of lord Shiva. The Jyothirlinga in the sanctum resembles a hump of a bull. In front of the temple door is a large statue of Nandi. The madapa walls are adorned with idols of the five panamas and draped. There is also an image of lord Gnash. The shrine closes for the winters on the first day of kartik (Oct-Nov) and re-opens in Vaisakh (Apr-may).

Around kedarnath:

Chorabari Glacier:

The snout of the 6 kms. long glacier is about 3 kms. from kedarnath temple. River Mandakini emerges from here and later merges into the  Alknanda at Rudraprayag. About 2 kms. from the temple is the glacial lake of Gandhi sarovar, between the rock face and right lateral moraine of the glacier. The sight of floating ice on the crystal clear waters is enchanting.

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Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag:

This small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and mandakini is venerated as one of the five sacred confluences or the Panch prayag. It is named after Rudra, an aspect of lord Shiva. According to a legend lord Shiva appeared here as Radar to bless Nard Muni. An ancient shrine is dedicated to lord Shiva in the form of Rudra. Rudraprayag is of immense significance for the pilgrims of char dham yatra, as it is the junction for visiting badrinath and  kedarnath dham.

Around rudraprayag:

Agatsyamuni (19kms):

It is believed that sage agatsyamuni meditated here. There is a temple dedicated to him.

Guptkashi (39kms.) :

This important pilgrim site has the ancient temple of vishanath and ardhnareshwar. The manikarnik kund here is said to be the confluence of two streams of Ganga and Yamuna. It is believed that the place is named gup or hidden as lord Shiva hid here for some time to evade the pandavas.

Panch kedar:

The panch or five cedar lie in the valley between the rivers Bhagirathi and Aleksandra. According to a mythological legend, after the battle of Mahabharata, the Panamas repented the killings of their cousins kauravas and came here seeking forgiveness from lord Shiva. But, Shiva eluded them and took refuge at  kedarnath in the from of a bull. When panamas sighted him, he submerged into the around leaving behind his hump, which is worshipped at the shrine of  kedarnath. His arms are believed to have appeared at tunganath, his face at rudranath, navel at madmaheshwar, his matted hairs and head at kalpeshwar. These five most sacred Shiva temples of Garhwal are called as Panch kedars.

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Jhulaghat

Jhulaghat:

This small town on the indo-Nepal border is named after a hanging bridge on the Kali river. One can enter Nepal through this bridge. The small market here deals in Nepali goods and other electronic items.

Narayan ashram:

The ashram was established by Narayan swami in 1936, about 136 kms. north of Pithoragarh and 14 kms from Tawaghat. This spiritual cum-socio educational centre is set at an altitude of 2734 meters amidst scenic surroundings. It has a school for local youth. Three is also a library, meditation room and Samadhi steal.

Patal Bhubaneswar:

Patel Bhubaneswar, literally means the sub-terranean shrine of lord Shiva. The cave temple is 91kms. north of Gangolihat. The way to the temple is through a tunnel which leads into the cavern through a narrow dark passage of water. The electrified sanctum sanctorum is deep inside the cave. The main passage also leads to several small caves where water oozing from limestone rocks have created various shapes and figures. Some of them resemble various gods and goddesses of Hindu pantheon.

Munsiyari:

Munsiyari, a small himalayan township is about 127kms. north of pithoragarh and 66kms. from Jauljibi. It nestles at an elevation of 2135 meters. and the entire region is known as johar valley. Munsiyari is a base for treks ot Milam, Nasik and Realm glaciers. The trek form Munsiyari to Milam Glacier, the source for Goriganaga river is fascinating.

Around munsiyari are alpine lakes of maheshwari kund and Tami kund. Munsiyari bugyal, an alpine meadow full of wild flowers is enchanting.

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Pithoragarh

Pithoragarh:

Picturesque pithoragarh town is a delight for mountaineers, trekkers, adventure seekers, botanists, pilgrims as well as sight seers. It is an important halt on the famous Kailash mansarovar yatra route. The rivers originating are perfect for water sports, while the lush jungles here teem with rich variety of flora and fauna.

Pithoragarh fort:

It is atop a hill on the outskirts of the town. The fort was built by the Gorkhas in 1789.

Around Pithoragarh:

chandak (8kms.) :

The beautiful hill affords a fine view of the himalayas. The manu temple here is highly revered by the locales.

Dhwaj temple:

This famous shrine of lord shiva and mass jayanti is 10kms. by road and 4kms. on foot from pithoragarh. It commands a breathtaking view of the snow capped  peaks.

Thal kedar (16kms) :

This shaivite pilgrim site is also known for its scenic splendour. During the annual fair of shivratri, a large number of devotees flock to thal kedar.

Askot sanctuary:

The scenic sancutary 54 kms. from pithoragarh nestles at a height of 5412ft. in kumaon himalayas and is popular among wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. It is a safe haven for snow leopards, himalayan black bears, musk deers, snow cocks, tahra, bharals, monals, chirs, koklas, pheasants and chukors. The lush sanctuary area dotted with temples is also a fine place to view the beauty of the himalayas.

Chaukori:

The small hill town affords balmy weather and great views of snow-clad peaks. The entire area teems with tea gardens and orchards. It is 112 kms. from  pithoragarh via Gangolihat and baring.

Gangolihat:

The sacred site is famous for the hatkalika fair held on the asthma of chaitra month at the kalika temple. Devotees visit the shrine during this time with drums and flags to pay homage to Goddess Kalika.

Chaukori Trekking Routes: Following are the three popular trekking routes.

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srinagar

srinagar :

The erstwhile capital of the Garhwal kings is set on the banks of Alaknanda river about 30kms. from pauri. Srinagar was an important centre for art and architecture. The Garhwal university is located here.

Keshorai math: The temple was perhaps built in 1682 and is noted for its architectural beauty.

Shankar math (3kms):The shrine with unique architecture is said to be built by adi shankaracharya.

Dhar devi (16kms):

Pilgrim centre. Devotees assemble here to worship Goddess Dhari.

This eastern most district of Uttarakhand Popularly called as miniature kashmir shares international boundary with china (Tibet) on the north and Nepal on  the east. The northern parts are studded with majestic peaks like nanda devi (east), Nanda devi (West), Trishul, Nandakhat, Rajrambha, Panchchuli group etc. The alpine meadows and glaciers below these majestic mountains has made the district virtual paradise for nature lovers.

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Haridwar

Haridwar:

Haridwar, one of seven sacred cities of India lies in the foot hills of Shivalik ranges.It is located on the right bank of river Ganga and from here the holy river spreads over the northern plains. According to a mythological legend, prince Bhagirath performed penance here ot slavage the souls of his ancestors, who had perished due to saint kapila's curse. Bhagirath was blessed and the holy river descended on the earth and its water revived the sons of king sagara. Following the tradition of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here and pray for the salvation of their ancestors.

Har ki pauri:

The most sacred ghat was built by king vikramaditya in memory of his brother bhartihari, who is said to have meditated on the banks of Ganga in Haridwar. It is also known as Brahamakund and is the site for the famous kumbh mela. A large number of devotees take a holy dip in Ganga over here.

Manasa devi temple:

It is perched atop the bliwa Parwat and CNA be reached by a rope-way with its brightly coloured cable cars or on foot. A statue of the Goddess here has three  faces and five arms, while the other on has eight arms. The temple commands a fine view of haridwar.

Rajaji national park (chilla):

The park endowed with pristine beauty and rich bio-diversity covers an area of 820 sq. kms. from haridwar. It was established in 1996 and has over 23 species of mammals and 315avifauna species. It is a safe haven for elephant, tiger, pnther, bear, chital, sambar, wild boar, barking deer, python, monitor lizard  etc. Elephants are available for wildlife viewing at chilla and Dholkand.

Piran kalier:

it is 23kms. south of haridwar, on the outskirts of Roorkee, an important educational centre. The dargah of hazrat makhdum alluddin all ahemd shah sabir here is shining example of communal harmony and peace. It is believe that the wishes of the devout are fulfilled here and a large number of devotees from all faiths and religions visit the dargah from all over the world. The annual urs is celebrated from 1 St day of sighting the moon to 16 Th day of rabeeull month of Islamic calender.

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Dehra dun

Dehra dun:

Dehra dun is set in the foot hills of Himalayas at the centre of the 120kms. long doon valley. The name dehra dun is literally made up of two words where dera means camp and dun stands for dera means camp and dun stands for valley. the beautiful town is referred as the gateway to mussoorie and garhwal interior.It is perhaps one of the oldest cities in India and was occupied in turns by the Sikhs, mughals and Gurkha's before coming under the reigns of the British. E;ote educational and other institutions were established during the British period.

Assan barrage (40kms.):

The wetland near the confluence of rivers assan and yamuna attracts a large number of migratory birds and is an ornithologist's paradise.

Mussoorie:

Mussoorie, the Queen of hills perched at a height of 2000 metres is one of the most popular hill resorts of the country. It was set up in 1823, by Captain young during the British era and is 34kms. from dehra dun. This popular week end retreat provides first glimpse of snow-clad Himalayas for the travellers from the plains.

Gun hill:

The second highest peak of mussoorie had a gun mounted over it, which was fired to herald mid-day. Travelling by the 400 m. rope-way connecting the  

mall to gun hill is quite exciting.

Around mussoorie:

Kempty falls (15kms.):  The picturesque waterfall is a popular attraction of mussoorie

Bhadraj temple (15kms.):

It is dedicated to lord balbhadra., brother of shri krishna. Panoramic view of the doon valley and chakrata ranges.

Jwalaji temple (Beong hill) (9kms): the shrine amidst lush forest affords a fine view of the himalayan peaks, doon valley and Yamuna valley.

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Lohaghat

Lohaghat:

This historical town 14kms. from champawat is set on the banks of river lohawati and is noted for its natural beauty and mythological legends. The area is also famous for the blooming burans flowers during summers.

Around lohaghat:

Mayawati advaita ashram(9kms): 

The ashram amidst scenic surroundings attracts a large number spiritualists from all over the world. Swami vivekanand decided to shift the publication office of prabuddh bharat form madras to mayawati during his visit to almora in 1898.

Abbot mount (8kms.) The beautiful site offers a peaceful and secluded and secluded holidays. It affords breathtaking view of the himalayan peaks.

Devidhura (45kms.):

The charming site is know for the varashi temple, where a unique traditional of bagwal (organised stone throwing between two groups) is practiced on rakhsa bandhan. Jim corbett's tale temple tiger is asoociated with the devidhura temples. It is also an excellent site for trekking.

pancheshwar (40kms.):

It is located at the confluence of river kali and saryu on the nepal border. Pancheshwar is famous for the Shiva temple of pancheshwar, where jaat (jamaan) of chaumu is worshipped as protector of animals.A large number of devotees visit the shrine during the fair and take a dip at the holy  

confluence. The region affords excellent views of the Himalayan grandeur and has fine trails and treks for adventure seekers.

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Bageshwar

Bageshwar:

Bageshwar, the abode of gods is an important pilgrim and tourist centre. It is located about 90 kms. from amoral on the confluence of the rivers saryu and gomuti. The town is famous for ancient beneath temple and the annual Uterine fair held in January. The beautiful town is also a delight for adventure sports lovers. The famous Pindaric, sunderdunga and kafni glaciers can be reached via bagashwar.

Bagnath temple: 

Bageshwar gets its name from this ancient temple of lord Shiva set in the heart of the town. According to mythological legends, sage markandey lived here and the place was visited by lord Shiva in the form of bag or tiger. The sacred shrine was built during the reign of the chants and it  

is believed that no one could install the Shiva linga in the. sanctum, finally, shire menorah pander of palayn village performed penance and succeeded in installing the shivlinga on shivratri. Since then a massive fair is held here on shivratri to mark this auspicious  occasion. A large number of pilgrims flock to the siren, especially on shivratri and on every Monday of the holy month of shriven.

Chandika temple:

This beautiful shrine of goddess chandika attracts a large number of devotees doing the holy navratras.

Sheri Hare Temple:

The important shrine lies about 5 kms.  from   baghewsar. It is believed that the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled here. A large fair is  

held on the auspicious occasion of vijaya dashmi

Around bageshwar:

Baijnath (26kms):

This historical and pilgrim site on Gwaldam motor road is set on the banks of river gomti in Katyuri valley. It was once the capital of katyuri dynasty and the ancient temples here stand in testimony of the erstwhile era. The ancient Shiva temple here is famous for the magnificent idol of  

Goddess parvati. Another important shrine is the Kotkimati temple, 8 kms. from here.

Pindari glacier:

This world famous glacier is situated in the pinder valley at an altitude of 3353 meters. Between the nanda devi and nana kot mountains. The glacier is trekker's paradise, as it is one of the most easily accessible of all the Himalayan glaciers. The rugged beauty of the glacier presents an awe-inspiring site. the glacier is 5 kms. long , the snout is about 6 m high and 2.5 wide and above the snout, the glacier extends for about 3 kms. in length and 300-400 m  

in width, between an attitudinal rage of about 3600 m to 5000 m. The colour of pindari glacier is very white and pander river emerging from it is a sight to behold.

Pindari glacier trek:

The base camp is at song which can be reached by road from bageshwar (36 kms.), Almora (109 kms.) and katahgodam (199 kms.) After that  one has to trek 45 kms. up to zero point (pindari glacier).

Sunderdhunga glacier:

Sunderdhunga or the valley of beautiful stones is also located in the Pindar region. The glacier offers a tough trek as compared to pindari adn kiaphini. There are two glacier for trekkers and nature lovers, namely maiktoli and sukhram. The route up to village khaki is common for both Pindaric and Pindaric and  sunderdhunga glacier.

Champawat:

Champawat, the ancient capital of the chand rulers is well known for its temples and natural beauty. The historical town 76 kms. from pithorangarh has an  
ancient fort, which is now headquarters of the tehsli office.

The mythological legends suggest that lord vishnu appeared here as kurma avatar (the tortoise incarnation). The story of golla devta is also associated with  
forilla chaur of champawat. Jim corbett, the famous hunter came to this region in the first decade of the 20th century to hunt for man eating tigers. His  
first book , man easters of kumaon is related to champawat.

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Doonagiri

Doonagiri:

It is 52kms. from ranked and is famous for the temple s of goddess durga. Buses are available from dwarhat,  ranked and chaukhutia to manglikhan, from to reach the temple. Doonagiri also affords panoramic view of the gogas valley.

Places of interest around doonagiri are sukhdev muni ashram (2kms). and pandukholi (10kms). known for caves said to9 be made by panamas.

Jageshwar:

The pilgrim site located in a verdant valley is 38 kms. from almora and is believed to be one of the twelve jyotirlingas in the country. The swayambhu linga named nagesh is enshrined here. the temple complex has 124 shrines and hundreds of statues, noted for exquisite craftsmanship. In jageshwar, fairs are held during shivaratri and in the month of shriven (july/august). The place is frequented by pilgrims as well as nature lovers.

Around jageshwar:

Virdh jageshwar:  scenic beauty and an old temple.

Mritola ashram (10kms):  A centre of spiritual and natural beauty.

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Kauai,Ranked

Kauai:

This charming hill resort set amidst several snow capped peaks is endowed with exceptional natural beauty. Mahatma Gandhi came here in 1929 and was fascinated by the scenic grandeur  of kausani. His commentary on the gita ana shakti yoga was written here at the anashakti ashram. Sumatra nandan pant, a noted Hindi poet was born here.

Ranked:

Ranked or the Queen's field perched at a n altitude of 1829 meters represents the very best of Himalayan beauty. The lush forests, magnificent peaks and exotic plant and animal life have a made ranked a tourists paradise. It is believed that rani padmini, the queen of raja sukhdev was completely captivated by the scenic splendour and decided to settle over here and thus the town came to be known as ranked.

Around ranked:

Jhoola devi temple (7 kms.): The famous temple is dedicated to goddess durga  and lord rama.

Binsar mahadev (19 kms.): The Shiva temple is located on the way to ram agar amidst dense forests.

Chiliannulu (4 kms): The temple of babe hair khan here is located amidst scenic surroundings.

Tarlike(8 kms): It is famous for the Gandhi kuti and the temple of golu devta venerated in the kumaon hills.

Chaubaita (10kms): This charming orchard country' is known for fruits and Government gardens. The bhaludam 3kms. form here has artificial lake and is a fine  

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Almora

Almora:

This charming hill resort was the flourishing capital of the chand dynasty. the region was earlier under the reign of the katyuri king, Baichaldeo, who donated this area to a Gujarati Brahmin, sri chand tiwari.Later on, the chand dynasty was founded in Baramandal and almora was made its capital in 1560, by kalyan chand. The beautiful town is set on a 6kms. long horse saddle shaped ridge. It affords breathtaking views of the snowy summits of Himalayas and is an  

excellent place for a peaceful holiday.

Chita Temple(6kms):

Sacred shrine of golly delta; deer park (6kms): famous for the temple of goddess kasar devi Mohan josh park (2.5kms.);picnic site  amidst gardens and a small v shaped artificial lake. simtola (4kms.) picturesque picnic spot. bright end corner (2kms) kamilimath (5kms.)and govt. Museum at  

bus stand.

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