Rishikesh
is the nearest railway station, 204 kms.
Road
Well
connected to Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Nainital & Almora.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation (Tourist Rest House &
dharamshalas). Hospitals, Post Office, Banks etc.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Nanda Devi Raj Yatra: Nanda Devi Raj Yatra is a very old
traditional pilgrimage in vogue since the reign of Shalipal, a ninth
century monarch. King shalipal initiated a tradition that a big pilgrimage
would be organized every twelfth year to escort Nandadevi to Her
in-law’s place, near Nanda Ghungti peak. The trek is about 280 kms. and
takes about 18 days to complete. The golden image of Nandadevi is carried
in a silver palanquin called "Nandadevi-ka-dola along with the
canopies brought by the Kunwar and is followed by thousands of devotees in
a long procession.
traditional pilgrimage in vogue since the reign of Shalipal, a ninth
century monarch. King shalipal initiated a tradition that a big pilgrimage
would be organized every twelfth year to escort Nandadevi to Her
in-law’s place, near Nanda Ghungti peak. The trek is about 280 kms. and
takes about 18 days to complete. The golden image of Nandadevi is carried
in a silver palanquin called "Nandadevi-ka-dola along with the
canopies brought by the Kunwar and is followed by thousands of devotees in
a long procession.
