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- Kalsi Edicts of Ashoka: ancient rock inscriptions in a forest settingThe Kalsi rock edicts sit quietly in a sal and teak forest about 40 kilometres south of Dehradun, tucked into the lower foothills of the Himalayas. Carved into…
- Ghesh: A Remote Hamlet of Traditional Pahadi ArchitectureHidden in the folds of the Garhwal Himalayas, the tiny settlement of Ghesh sits in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, away from busy pilgrim routes. Reaching…
- Ranikhet Chaubatia Gardens: orchids, light and garden portraiturePerched at roughly 2,038 metres in the Kumaon hills, Chaubatia Gardens sits a short drive above the cantonment town of Ranikhet. The ten-acre spread is part…
- Dehradun Tapkeshwar Temple: A Cave Shrine With a Dripping StreamNestled in the Garhwal foothills of Uttarakhand, the Tapkeshwar Temple near Dehradun draws visitors with its limestone caves, dripping water, and quiet…
- Mountain Biking And Panoramic Shots At Nainital’s Tiffin TopTiffin Top, also known as Dorothy’s Seat, is one of the most rewarding viewpoints around Nainital. Set among oak and deodar forests, the hilltop opens towards…
- Gaumukh and the Gangotri Glacier: walking to the source of the GangesFar in the upper Garhwal Himalaya, a wall of ice cracks at the head of the Bhagirathi valley, and out of it flows the river Hindus call Mother Ganga. This is…
- Khati Village Gate: Wooden Doorways and Daily Life in Pindari ValleyKhati sits at roughly 2,210 metres in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, the last inhabited settlement before the snowfields that feed the Pindari Glacier.…
- Jalamandir Temple at sunset in Patna, UttarakhandJalamandir Temple in Patna offers a quieter side of Uttarakhand, where a small riverside shrine, mountain air and fading golden light create a memorable…
- The Mandakini River Gorge Between Rudraprayag and KundThe road from Rudraprayag to Kund follows one of Uttarakhand’s most visually striking river corridors. The Mandakini cuts through steep mountain country, with…
- The Munsyari Khaliya Top: Trekking Through Alpine MeadowsHigh in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region, Munsyari is a mountain town surrounded by forests, snow peaks and quiet village paths. The walk to Khaliya Top leads into…