Blessed with magnificent surroundings, majestic
snow-plated Himalayan mountains, gigantic and
blissful peaks, valley of flowers, endless
skiing slopes and dense green forests, this
Devbhoomi, meaning Land of Gods, encompasses
many shrines and places of pilgrimage, besides
an unending natural ambience. With gushing
rivers, chiming streams, enchanting lakes and a
rich plethora of flora and fauna, Garhwal
Uttaranchal is rightly called the Devbhoomi for
its blissful air of divinity and
picture-postcard beauty that envelopes the
Himalayas, which lends it a touch of paradise.
Garhwal is smack in the middle of the Himalayas,
with Himachal Pradesh in the West and
North-West; Tibet in the North; the plains of
Western Uttar Pradesh in the South and Kumaon in
the East. Garhwal is an administrative division
of the raising state of Uttaranchal, comprising
the districts of Chamoli, Dehradun, Pauri, Tehri
and Uttarkashi. The history of Garhwal is older
than that of the Ramayan and Mahabharata.
Garhwal is a storehouse of antiquity a Mecca for
the devout and a heaven for adventure sports
like river rafting, aero sports & skiing. Making
it an essential on the itinerary of adventure
lovers, pleasure seekers and pilgrims alike.
A picturesque state, with a breathtaking
panoramic view of Himalayas, Garhwal Uttaranchal
promises its tourists a visit full of fun and
unforgettable moments. There is on offer, to the
various types of visitor, distinct lifestyles of
the various types of hill people, their culture
and traditions. The sacred place of Badrinath ,
Kedarnath, Gangotri & Yamunotri are located here
and so are the sources of the most venerated
rivers Ganga & Yamuna. The legendary valleys of
Garhwal abound with natural beauty & also offer
a distinct style of hill temple architecture and
delightful handicrafts. So come to Garhwal the
land with abundant natural wonders and divine
surroundings.
