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Chamoli

"In the arms of the heavenly Himalayas lies the enchanting land of Chamoli, which seems to be a benediction on earth. A blessed spot, the place seems to have been particularly dear to Lord Shiva. There are hundreds of shrines dedicated to Lord shiva, the most important of all being the shrine of Badrinath. the other shrines of religious importance are- Hemkund Sahed, three out of five Panch Kedar and Panch Badri which are spread over the hills of Chamoli. during the monsoons, a thousand brilliant blooms bursts forth in the fascinating "Valley of flowers".

The place reverberates with spirituality and is associated with a number of legends. It is said that Hanuman found the Sanjeevani herb here to revive the unconscious Laxman. It is believed that ved vyas composed his immortal epci, the Mahabharata here. guru Gobind singh is also believed to have meditated here. surrounded by Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Ptihoragarh, Almora and Pauri Garhwal districts and with Tibet lying ot its north, Chamoli attracts tourists and invites trekking enthusiasts from all over the world to discover the fullest potential of their body & mind."

Chamoli, a hill district of U.P., has immense geographical, historical, religious and cultural importance. Chamoli lies in the arms of the heavenly Himalayas and is full of natural beauty. This land has inspired the imaginations of great poets like Kalidas. These mountain ranges, rivers and valleys are associated with several Gods &Goddesses. The celebrated shrine of Badrinath, a famous pilgrimage of Hindus, the well known "Valley of Flowers" and Auli Bugyal are situated here. Today, this district encompasses several religious and holy spots, gushing rivers and majestic snow clad peaks, which are a delight for adventure loving tourists. Gopeshwar is the district headquarter of Chamoli and is situated at a height of 1308 mts.


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