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- Syahi Devi Temple in Almora: A Forest Shrine and Leaping Goddess LegendSet among the wooded hills near Almora, Syahi Devi Temple is a quiet Kumaoni shrine surrounded by oak, deodar and rhododendron forest. Its appeal lies in the…
- Capturing Kaudiyala rapids white water and river campingThe roar of the Ganges cutting through the Shivalik hills draws photographers from across the world to Kaudiyala, a small settlement about 35 kilometres…
- Rishikesh Beatles Memorial Wall Art and the Best Photo SpotsPerched along the Ganges in the Himalayan foothills, the Rishikesh Beatles Memorial draws visitors who want to trace the footsteps of one of the most famous…
- Jaitikhan Village and the Quiet Magic of Himalayan Sunrise TerracesTucked into a quiet corner of the Garhwal hills, Jaitikhan is the kind of hamlet travellers stumble upon once and then describe for years to friends in Carlton…
- Sahastradhara Dehradun: Sulphur Springs and Limestone Caves ExploredNestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Sahastradhara (literally "thousand-fold spring") is one of Uttarakhand's most photographed escapes, just a short…
- The Thal Kedar Trek: Rock Formations and Remote Hilltop TempleThe Thal Kedar trek cuts through one of the quieter corners of the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand, where weathered rock formations rise like sculptures above…
- Arakot Valley: Remote Tibetan Settlement and Hot Springs of UttarakhandHidden deep in the Garhwal Himalayas, the Arakot Valley remains one of the lesser-trodden corners of Uttarakhand. Travellers drawn to Tibetan refugee villages,…
- Garhwali Folk Music and Dance in Mountain VillagesThe Himalayas hold many secrets, but few are as vibrant as the folk traditions of Garhwal. When travellers from Sydney or Melbourne book a flight to Delhi and…
- Kansar Village Chamoli: Pahadi Food and Homestay LifeKansar Village in Chamoli offers a quieter way to experience Uttarakhand, away from crowded hill stations and hurried sightseeing. Set among mountain forests,…
- The Jilling Estate: Himalayan Viewpoints and Colonial HeritagePerched in the Kumaon hills near Nainital, the Jilling Estate offers a quieter view of Uttarakhand than the region’s busier hill stations. Forested slopes, old…