| The
Himalayas blessed with gushing rivers, majestic snow-clad peaks, enchanting
lakes, revered temples and rich plethora of flora
and fauna is described as the “Abode of Gods”. Quite
naturally then, the blissful air of divinity and Postcard- picture
beauty that envelopes the Himalayas lends it a touch of paradise. |
 |
Garhwal comprising the six districts - Dehradun, Uttarkashi,
Chamoli, Pauri, Tehri and Rudraprayag - a Mecca for the
dyout and a heaven for adventure sports like river rafting,
aero-sports and skiing. There is ample scope for wildlife watching also,
making it an essential on the itinerary of adventure lovers, pleasure seekers
and Pilgrims alike.
The
sacred place of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri & Yamunotri are located
here and so are the sources of the most venerated rivers Ganga and Yamuna.
The legendary valleys of Garhwal abound with natural beauty and also offer
a distinct style of hill temple architecture and delightful handicrafts.
Garhwal
has been described as the "the most beautiful land in the mountains
of the Asian subcontinent" by Dr. T.L. Longstaff, world renowned
mountaineer, naturalist and trekker.
|
