Excursions
ChandraBadni
the shrine of Chandrabadni
is most significant from religious point
of view and is visited by a large number of devotees. A fair is held every
year in the month of April. It is 55 kms. from Tehri & 37 kms. from
Deo Prayag. It is situated at an altitude of about 2756 mts. above sea
level. One can get a panoramic view of the Himalayas and a bird’s eye
view of the neighbouring area.
A Tourist Rest House exists
at naikhri at the foot of the temple.
Kunjapuri
Temple
Dancing in the clouds at an
altitude of 1645 mts. and commanding a sweeping view of the virgin
Himalayan peaks to the north, Rishikesh, Haridwar and the Doon Valley to
the south, is the
Kunjapuri Temple.
If one is traveling to
Gangotri, about 6 kms. from Narendra nagar the road bifurcates at Hindola
Khal leading to this shrine, which is 5 kms. further by a link road.
Being one of the prime
religious centers, the shrine overflows with pilgrims and visitors all
through the year, especially during the ‘Navratras’ (April &
October).
The festival of Kunjapuri is
held in October during the Dussehra celebrations.
Panwali
Kantha-Matya-Bugyal
About 16 kms. from Ghuttu,
Panwali Kantha-Matya Bugyal are two sprawling high altitude meadows. The
colourful flowers during the months of July & August present a
kaleidoscopic view of the the area. These are superb for trek king &
skiing. The track bifurcates from Ghuttu. There is an old Dharamshala,
offering accommodatin.
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