Welcome to Garhwal - himalayas, char dham, garhwal, badrinath, kedarnath, gangotri, yamunotri, hemkund, valley of flowers, rishikesh, yoga

HISTORY
DESTINATIONS
PILGRIMS
PANCH BADRI
YOGA
WATER SPORT
SKIING
VALLEY OF FLOWERS
ACCOMMODATION
FAIR & FESTIVALS
MOUNTAINEERING
AYURVEDA
DEVI TEMPLES
HEMKUND SAHIB
TRAVEL TIPS
WILD LIFE
GLACIERS
LAKES
NANDA DEVI RAJ-JAT
TRAVEL AGENCIES
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BADRINATH
KEDARNATH
GANGOTRI
YAMUNOTRI

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NATURE
EDUCATION
ORGANIZATIONS

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Badrinath: Also known as Vishal Badri, this temple located at a height of 3,133 nits. is the largest and most popular of the Vishnu pilgrimages among the five Badris. The original temple here is believed to be built by King Pururava and the icon of the lord carved by Vishwakarma, the creator of the gods. The idol was recovered by Adi Shankaracharya from the waters of the nearby Naradkund and consecrated once more in the temple, restored in the 19th century by the royal houses of Scindia and Holkar. More...

Haridwar - It is said that when the Gods left their footprints on the land of Haridwar. Haridwar stands as the gateway to the four pilgrimages of Garhwal. Mentioned as Mayapuri, Gangadwar, Mokshadwar in the ancient scriptures and epics...

Rafting in the wild rivers of Garhwal
Go canoeing, Kayaking or rafting in the wild rivers of Garhwal. Pit your will and skill against nature as you race the rapids, manoeuver the bends, speed along gorges and break into sparkling surf.

Wildlife of the Garhwal Hills
The snow-capped mountains, rolling meadows, high-altitude lakes and dense forests in the hills of Garhwal support exotic wildlife, bird life and plant life.

Skiing in Garhwal Himalayas
The panoramic hills of Garhwal are a combination of mountain peaks and valleys. the large slopes when covered with seasonal snow become ideal for skiing in the winter months.

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Garhwal Where time comes to a standstill......