Hemkund Sahib has its religious importance. Hemkund is situated in the altitude of 4320mt, surrounded by seven peaks collectively known as Hemkund parvat. It is one of the most sacred place of Sikh religion associated the Sikh guru Guru Govind Singh. There is also a temple near to gurudwara is Laxman temple.In 1930, Havaldar Sohan Singh discovered this lake. ...

Massoorie (Mansoorie) is a most popular hill station of Uttaranchal blessed with beauty and charm, is also known as ‘Queen of the Hills’. Massoorie is situated in the foothills of Himalaya ranges in the altitude of 2000meter. The Connected town of Landour Which includes a military cantonment, is deemed part of ‘Greater Massoorie’. ...

Uttaranchal has become one of the famous spot for water sport.It was already famous for River rafting but now Still water sports are coming in presence.The place is bless with many rivers and water bodies having different temperaments rapid and slow. So everyone can enjoy water sport suited to its personality. ...

I have uploaded some more photographs from the region.. taken early morning... Its really great to see sunrise in the morning in Hills. If you ever happen to visit Kausani, make sure you see the sunrise in the morning, you will not forget this moment ever.. ...

Uttaranchal / Uttarakhand or Garhwal and Kumaon are the best destinations for summers. It fullfills your dreams of holidays on hills is the first thing and the second thing is you can visit the Char Dhams and have a piligrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri and lots of other sacred places. ...

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Kedarnath Temple Kapats opened on Wednesday 29 April 2009, after six month, with chanting of hymes and rituals. Thousands of Devotees collected here to participate in Shiva Abhishek. 'Rawal' the main priest opened the Kapaats and finalize the Puja. ...

After remaining close for 6 months Bhawan Badri Vishals kapaats (doors) will open again for public on 1st May 2009. Mandir will open at 9 AM in the morning. Usual rituals will be performed by the Nambudiri Brahman who is called Rawal. ...

Musk Deer is the state animal of Uttakhand found in area above 3500mt on the Himalayas. Native call it as Kasturi Mrig and scientific name of this animal is Moschus Chrysogaster.  This is a rare animal which inhabits in the dense forest of Deodar and fir.   The endangered Kastruri Mrig is not only beautiful animal but its “Kasturi” is used in approximately 150 Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines. Kasturi (mu ...