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Administrative division of Uttarakhand, India
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Garhwal (गढ़वाल Gaṛhvāl) is one of two major regions of Uttarakhand. Garhwal is the more easily accessible northern and western part of Uttarakhand and borders China.
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पंचकेदार
This refers to five Hindu temples or holy places of the Shaivite sect dedicated to Shiva. The five temples are to be visited in strict order during a pilgrimage.
To get to Garhwal, one can easily get a bus from I.S.B.T Kashmiri Gate (Metro Station) in New Delhi to Kotdwar and Rishikesh.
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the capital of Uttarakhand and its largest city, nestled between the Himalayan foothills and the Shivaliks
picturesque, less frequented hill station
a small town with natural beauty
an important Hindu holy place on the Ganges with Chandi Devi Mandir and Mansa Devi
several interesting temples including Kanvashram temple and Sidhbali temple, and Mahabgarh Mahadev nearby
a small hill station described by some as the gates to the heavenly abode (Himalayas), with the beautiful St. Mary's Church and Bhulla Lake
a famous hill station near Dehradun, known for its scenic beauty and as a holiday resort. It is often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills".
Known as "Yog Nagari" (yoga city), famous for river rafting, and starting point of the Char Dham Yatra (Four Shrines Sacred Journey in Uttarakhand)
a small city divided by the Upper Ganges Canal and famous as a centre of learning
a great spot to visit with its beautiful places such as Dak Pather and Katta Pather
known for its ski resort
temple of Vishnu is the most important of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage
picturesque town where Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet and take the name "Ganges"
a small town (hill station), Dhanaulti has become a popular getaway
a place of pilgrimage at the headwaters of the mighty Ganges River and home to Gangotri Temple, the highest Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga.
also known as Gobind Dham, a small village located in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Serves as starting point for the trek to the Valley of Flowers (a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its outstanding natural beauty, endangered animals and endemic alpine flowers) and Hemkund the Sikh pilgrim centre, lake and Gurudwara
gateway to the Nanda Devi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site with the highest mountain in India
temple of Shiva, one of the Char Dham Hindu pilgrim centres in Uttarakhand. One of the Panch Kedar temples, part of a famous pilgrimage to five ancient shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva
a town where Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers meet
site of Devi koonjapuri temple and glaciers and opportunities for trekking
home to a number of ashrams and temples
trek to the famous Yamunotri temple and enjoy the hot sulphur springs and view areas various waterfalls
a popular tourist spot and natural sulphur spring
between Haridwar and Rishikesh
a , featuring the highest mountain entirely in India
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