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Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Travel Guide

Figuring prominently in the Hindu epics, Uttarakhand (formerly called Uttaranchal), is the mythological abode of the Hindu pantheon. Every year thousands of pilgrims make yatras (Hindu pilgrimages) to the mountain temples considered the homes of the Hindu gods Vishnu and Shiva and source of the holy Yamuna and Ganges rivers. More »

Top Reasons to Go
Getting Oriented
When to Go

Getting There & Around
Planning Your Time
Rafting Rush

Places to Explore

Around Almora/Hindu Temples
Mussoorie
Nainital

Ranikhet
Rishikesh and Haridwar

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