Uttaranchal
One of the most newly born India State comprises Himalayas and the some of the
Most HOLY HINDU SHRINES i.e. BADRINATH, KEDARNATH,GANGOTRI,YAMONTRI It's Heaven
for adventure seeker whether it's trekking, white water rafting or jungle safari
or spiritual upliftment through Yoga / Meditaion. Some of the most popular treks
like VALLEY OF FLOWERES, SOURCE OF GANGES are located in this area.
As well as the first National Park of India - CORBETT NATIONAL PARK , situated
here.
The earliest historical references to the region are found in the Vedas, Purans
to the purity of the Himalayas. Specific mention of the mountains exists in
the Mahabharata, dated to about 1000 BC, when the protagonists of the epic,
the Pandavas, are said to have ended their life on earth by ascending the slopes
of a peak in western Garhwal called Swargarohini - literally, the 'Ascent to
Heaven'. The epic also mentions this region as the home of the Kirata, Pulinda
and Tangara tribes.
HARIDWAR
Haridwar - the top most holy spiritual place in India. It is believed that
when the Gods left their footprints on the land of Haridwar, metaphorically
they also left an indelible mark on the spiritual etho- of every Hindu- more
so, the devout, who ( would later follow their holy paths all across this
blessed land. It has earned it's sobriquet of honor as 'The Gateway to The
Gods'.
Haridwar is not only famous as holy place but also for it's ever-refreshing
mystic venue which purifies our mind, body and soul in real manner. Main events
which have gained real popularity here are memorable Kumbh Mela which happens
once every 12 years and the Ardh Kumbh Mela, which comes once every 6 years.
Haridwar as being one of the oldest living cities of India, finds it's mention
in the ancient Hindu scriptures such a "Holy Veda's". Haridwar has
not only remained the abode of the weary in body, mind and spirit but also
served as a center of attraction for many peoples for learning the art, science
and culture.
Haridwar has earned fame as being the place which has been blessed by the
trinity of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. It is also one of the
major Shaktipeeths. Down the ages, Haridwar has purified the mind, the body
and the soul. Not only in spiritual or religious terms Haridwar has come up
as a major learning center for arts, science and culture. This place has maintained
the Gurukul tradition of teaching. This ancient tradition of teaching has
maintained its fervour in Haridwar.
RISHIKESH
According to mythology, the sage Raibhya Rishi sat on the banks of the Ganga
and performed severe penance. He was rewarded when the lord appeared in the
form of Rishikesh, thus giving the place its present name. Over the ages, saints
have meditated at this peaceful spot with the soaring mountains looking down
and the sacred Ganga flowing beside. One of the most prominent religious leaders
in modern times, Adi Shankaracharya, traversed this land in the 9th century
AD. The Shankaracharya's pilgrimage into the hills was later codified into the
great pilgrim circuit, and gave a heightened sense of sacredness to this land
of the gods. Ever since, Rishikesh has been the stepping stone and the first
destination on a list of holy shrines and sites stretching across the lofty
Himalayas. The Triveni Ghat, in the enter of town is the most prominent bathing
ghat in Rishikesh. With its modern images of Hindu deities and white sandy beach,
the ghat is ideal for a dip in the holy waters of the Ganga.
The Bharat Mandir near Triveni Ghat is reputed to be the oldest temple in Rishikesh.
The temple's presiding deity is a black stone Vishnu, which is believed to have
been consecrated by Adi Shankaracharya when he visited Rishikesh in the 9th
century. This occasion is commemorated with special celebrations on the day
of Basant Panchami, the spring festival.
Swarg Ashram, with its numerous ashrams, food stalls and shops is a haunt
for those looking for insights into religious themes. The newly constructed
Ram Jhoola straddles the Ganga at this point. You can also make a river crossing
on the ferries that run during the day. Important shrines and ashrams at Swarg
Ashram include Kali Kumbliwale founded by Swami Vishudhananda, Parmarth Niketan
with large statues of gods and goddesses and the Gita Bhavan with its Ayurvedic
dispensary and shop selling religious books and cotton Khadi.
MUSSOORIE
The hill resort of Mussoorie is often referred to as the "Queen of the
Hills". Any tourist who experiences the magic of the hill resort will but
agree with the sobriquet. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Mussoorie
gets its name from the Mansur shrub that is commonly seen in the hill resort.
The marvelous hill resort of Mussoorie is located in the foothills of the Himalayas.
The hill station of Mussoorie is one of the most-loved tourist destinations
of India. It has a number of waterfalls, picnic-spots, temples and tourist bungalows.
NAINITAL
According to an ancient belief, Nainital was the site where one of Parvati's
eyes fell. When Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva, the Hindu Destroyer of the
Universe, died, Shiva was filled with grief and carried her corpse wherever
he went. Parts of Parvati's body fell on Earth, and her eye fell in Nainital,
forming a large crater that became Naini Lake. In fact, Naini Lake derives its
name from the Hindi word, naina, which means 'eye'.
Discovery of Nainital
Nainital remained 'undiscovered' till 1839, when a sugar maker called P Barron
found the huge lake amidst forested mountains. Following an intuition, Barron
met the local chief, and tried to convince him to relinquish his claim on the
region. But Barron had to handle this cleverly.
He took the chief for a boat ride on the lake, and offered him two options:
either he give up Nainital, or drown in the lake. The chief's common sense
prevailed, and he signed a deed right then, abdicating his control over Nainital.
The British built villas around the lake, and made Nainital their summer capital,
along with Mussoorie.
CORBETT NATIONAL PARK
Is located in the patlidun valley at the base of the Himalayas , Corbett was
established in 1936 as the hailey National park.India 's first national park
and the first sanctuary to come under Project Tiger ,Corbett supports a variety
vegetation making it he ideal habitat for the tiger and its prey. It is spread
into 520 square kilometer .
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