Place of interest in Rishikesh

Places of intrest at Rishikesh

Triveni Ghat
It is an interesting placed to be at dawn, when people make offerings of milk to the river and feed fishes. After sunset, priests set floating lamps on the water during the Aarti Ceremony. Nearby is the Bharat Mandir, the oldest temple.
Neelkanth Mahadev
Just 32 kms from Rishikesh via Barrage and 22 kms via Ram Jhoola, this place abounds in religious fervour, mythological significance and picturesque surroundings. According to a legend, this place derived its name from Lord Shiva. It is believed that it was here that Lord Shiva consumed the venom, which emanated during the 'Samudra Manthan'. Due to this, his throat became blue in colour, thus giving Shiva the name of Neelkanth. Centuries old temples here reserve in their fold the celestial aura and legendary ambience. At 926 meters, amidst three valleys (Vishnukoot, Brahmakoot and Manikoot) and on the confluence of Madhumati and Pankaja rivers awaits Neelkanth Mahadev. Neelkanth Mahadev is 22 kms from Swargashram. A 12 kms trekkable road is surrounded by dense forests, a sight every trekker would love to behold. Accommodation is available at the Irrigation & Forest Rest Houses.
Bharat Mandir
The Bharat Mandir is the oldest temple of Rishikesh, situated near the Jhanda Chowk. Rishi Rabhya did his penance at this holy spot and the place is devoted to Lord Vishnu. A spectacular sacred Shree Yanthra is placed at the inner canopy of the temple. Bharat Mandir celebrates colourful spring festival called 'Basant Panchami'.

New Revised Date sheet of HNB Garhwal University

HNBGU New  Revised Datesheet
After Closing of strike in HNB Garhwal University. University release new examination date sheet .Below i given a link to download new exam date sheet-

Click here for New Datesheet

Char-Dham Tour start today 24 April 2012 - Uttarakhand

Char-Dham tour Start Today
Char-Dham tour in Uttarakhand open today on 24 April 2012. Shri Gangotri and Yamnotri Dham are open today at 11.00am and 11.30 am. And Shri Kedarnath and Badrinath will open on 28 April and 29 April. The Char-Dham of Uttarakhand is Very holy places. Many of peoples are come to visit these God Temples.

Total Duration of Tour-
1 Dham- 3 Days.
2 Dham- 5 Days.
3 Dham- 7 Days.
4 Dham- 9 or 10 Days.
How to Reach:-
Nearest Railway Station- Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar.
Nearest Airport- Jolly Grant airport Dehradun.
Nearest Bus Station- Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh.
Distance from Haridwar:-
Yamnotri-262 KM.
Gangotri-273 KM.
Kedarnath-248 KM.
Badrinath-326 KM.

Shri Kedarnath Ji Tour By Helicopter-Uttarakhand

Kedarnath Tour by Helicopter 2012
Helicopter services from Phata to Kedarnath are organized by Pawan Hans Helicopter LTD. Helicopter services are start for Char-Dham yatra in Uttarakhand as well as Mata Vaishnodevi at Kashmir. Kedarnath yatra Helicopter services are start from the place Phata to Kedarnath. And the cost is approx- 8000/- INR per Person to Round trip with all Taxes. You Start your Tour from Delhi or Haridwar. Below I write all tour itineraries.

For More detail of Helicopter Services Click to Link here.
Day 1^st – Delhi to Haridwar (Approx 210 Km and 5 Hrs Drive.). Night stay at Haridwar.
Day 2^nd – Haridwar to Rudraprayag (Approx 150 Km) Night stay at Rudraprayag.
Day 3^rd- Rudraprayag to Phata to Kedarnath and visit there shri Kedarnath Ji temple for Darshan, Pooja and after that at evening Reach to Rudraprayag (Approx.70 Km Phata) Night stay at Rudraprayag.
Day 4^th – Rudraprayag to Haridwar. Night stay at Haridwar.
Day 5^th – Haridwar to Delhi.

Udham Singh Nagar- Uttarakhand

Udham Singh Nagar
Udham Singh Nagar is one of the 13 administrative districts of Uttaranchal bounded on the north by Nainital District, on the northeast by Champawat District, on the east by Nepal, and on the south and west by Uttar Pradesh state. The district was created in October 1995 out of Nainital District, and is named after Raja Udham Singh. The administrative head quarter is located at Rudrapur. The district is situated in the Terai region, also part of Kumaon Division and it shares an international border with Nepal. Udham Singh Nagar is basically an industrial district and many industries are located here.

Places of tourist interests are: Atariya Temple, Kashipur, Chamunda Devi, Chaiti Temple, Giri Sarover.

Udham Singh Nagar at a glance
Area	3055 Square Km
Temperature	Max. 41.5 °C; Min. 8 °C
Population	12, 35,614 (2001 census)
Literacy Rate	65.76%
No. of Tehsils	7
No. of Villages	656
STD Code	05944

Jewellerys of Uttarakhand

JEWELLERY'S
Bichhuwas ( toe-rings of silver) are worn by married women whose husband are alive. Keels (Small studs) worn on the left nostril, nose ring (Naths) and ear rings made of gold and hansulis (ornament worn round the neck), chandanhar (necklaces) and necklaces consisting of colored beads or rupees or of the teeth and claws of the Panther are generally worn by women and girls. Silver amulets set with turquoise are also worn round the neck and arms. Married women wear anklets made of copper or silver. Churis (Bangles) of gold , silver or of colored glass are usually worn by women and girls. Bhotiya women wear this type of jewellery and articles made of ivory are also worn at times. Men usually wear rings and some wear gold chain round their neck.

Industries Sidcul in Uttarakhand

Industries
SIDCUL
STATE INFRASTRUCTURE & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF UTTARAKHAND LTD
About SIDCUL
SIDCUL, a Government of Uttarakhand Enterprise, was incorporated as a Limited Company in the year 2002 with an authorised share capital of Rs. 50 Crores and Rs. 20 Crores paid up capital through Government of Uttarakhand in order to promote Industrial development in the State, provide financial assistance in the shape of debt, equity, venture capital, develop infrastructure and assist private initiative in Industry and Infrastructure and implement, manage projects and provide specialized financial, consultancy and construction and all such other activities to promote industries and develop Industrial Infrastructure in the State of Uttarakhand directly or through Special Purpose Vehicles, Joint Ventures, assisted companies etc.

The Panch Prayag- Uttarakhand

The Panch Prayag : 'Panch prayag' or the five most sacred river confluences of the Garhwal Himalayas are of immense religious importance. The five prayags are VishnuPrayag, NandPrayag, KarnaPrayag, RudraPrayag and DevPrayag, of which three are in Chamoli district.
Devprayag:
Devprayag is situated at an altitude of 475mts above sea level at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River. Devprayag is situated in Tehri Garhwal district and some part of Devprayag comes under Pauri Garhwal district. Devprayag is the last prayag (confluence) of Alaknanda River and from this point the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River is known as Ganga. The town lies on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway, 71kms ahead of Rishikesh.

Almora - A Picturesque District

Almora :- Almora, a picturesque district in the Kumaun region, East of Uttarakhand in India, with a unforgettable and memorable panoramic view of Himalayas, summons tourists worldwide to its alluring grandeur of natural beauty.
Famous for its rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, sumptuous cuisine and magnificent wildlife, coupled with an easy accessibility, Almora visit means full of fun, enjoy unforgettable experience.

Para-Gliding in Uttarakhand

Para-Gliding in Uttarakhand
Paragliding is a type of aerosport which is amongst the most popular adventure sport on the world. This thrilling aero sport allows you to soar high in the air. Paragliding has its origin in 1940s though its popularity shot only during 1980s. That makes paragliding one of the latest entrants in the list of adventure sports.
The Himalayan Mountain range of Uttarakhand offer a host of paragliding opportunities and are consider amongst some of the best in the world. The lofty mountain peaks of Uttarakhand, dense forests, lush green valleys, cradled in snow covered peaks make ideal locations for the sport of paragliding.

Pithoragarh- Centre of Four Hills

Pithoragarh:
popularly known as Soar and lying in the centre of four hills Chandak, Dhwaj, Kumdar and Thal Kedar. The district stretches in the southern flank to Jhulaghat
demarcated by the Kali River adjoining the barren peaks of Nepal Hills. It is nestled in the folds of four kots Bhatkot, Dungerkot, Udaikot and Unchakot. The district is surrounded by the national boundaries of Almora, Champawat, Bageshwar and Chamoli districts and extends over an area of 7,169 sq. Kms.

Panch Kedar in Uttarakhand

Panch Kedar
There is an interesting legend about the Panch Kedar. According to it, after the battle of Kurukshetra the Pandavas went out look for Lord Shiva to seek his blessings. But Lord eluded them since he did not wish to meet them.

When the Pandavas found out where Lord Shiva was, the Lord assumed the form of a bull. The legendary Pandava Bhima tried to pick up the bull but it sank into the earth. However, Bhima could manage to retain the hump of the bull.

Joshimath- A Hilly Station

Joshimath :
Joshimath is a popular hill station and a famous centre for pilgrimage at a height of 1,890mts above sea level in Chamoli district of Garhwal division in Uttaranchal. In ancient scriptures Joshimath is described as Kartikeyapura as it has been named after Kartikeya, the God of Katyuri kings. Joshimath is one of the four maths or monasteries established in the 8th century by Adi Guru Sri Shankaracharya. The rivers Alkananda and Dhauliganga meet at the confluence of Karmaprayag located just below Joshimath. Joshimath is the base for trekking to the famous Valley of Flowers. The best time to visit Joshimath and for the trek is from mid July till end-August. Among the important attractions of Joshimath includes a temple dedicated to Narashima, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Some other temples are dedicated to Hanuman, Gaurishankar, Ganesha, and Naudevi and Surya.

Bageshwar- A Place of Temples and Rivers

Bageshwar
Bageshwar is place of temples and rivers. Bageshwar is situated on the bank of two famous rivers Gomati and Saryu. Here most of the temples belong to the different Avatar of “Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati”, also well know as the pious land associated with Lord Sadashiva, the saviour of all sins.
Bageshwer is located in the northern parts of province of Uttarakhand.
Here you can view of Bhileshwar mountains in the East. Neeleshwar mountains in the West. Suraj Kund in the North and Agni Kund in the South.

Devprayag- A Place with great religious impotance

Devprayag:
Devprayag is situated at an altitude of 475mts above sea level at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River. Devprayag is situated in Tehri Garhwal district and some part of Devprayag comes under Pauri Garhwal district. Devprayag is the last prayag (confluence) of Alaknanda River and from this point the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River is known as Ganga. The town lies on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway, 71kms ahead of Rishikesh.

Hemkund Sahib- A snow lake

Hemkund Sahib :
Hemkund or the 'Snow Lake' nestles at a height of 4329 m. amidst seven snow-covered mountains, which are collectively called Hemkund Parvat. The sacred star shaped gurudwara near the lake is one of the most important Sikh pilgrim centre and is visited by large number of Sikhs and Hindus from all over the world.
It is believed that Guru Govind Singh ji, the 10^th Guru of the Sikhs meditated over here.
The Hemkund Lake is also known as Lok Pal Lake (named after Laxman temple) located on the bank of the lake. According to the Hindu mythology, a number of sages and religious teachers from the Hindu mythology, including Rishi Medhasa of the Markandeya Purana and Lakshman, the brother of Lord Ram performed penance.

Lansdowne - A Place with lovely hills

Lansdowne
Lovely Lansdowne, set at an altitude of 1,706 metres about 81 kms from Pauri is one of the quietest hill station in the country. It was very popular among the Britishers and is named after Lord Lansdowne, the Viceroy of India from 1888 to 1894. The charming resort surrounded by thick oak and pine forest is a perfect place for a peaceful holiday in the lap of mother nature. More about Lansdowne.

River Rafting at Rishikesh

White Water Rafting At Rishikesh
The challenge of violent rivers is no less than that of the rugged mountains. The icy heights of the Himalayas are the source of some of India's mighty rivers.
Situated near Rishikesh is another ideal river rafting site of Shivpuri, where there camping facilities are present along the Ganges River. The camps are well equipped with two single beds with mattresses, complete bedding, towels, etc. From the camp base one can opt for half-day rafting trip, for which no previous rafting experience is necessary.

Auli- Skiing Destination of Uttarakhand

Auli :
Auli is the most popular skiing destination of Uttaranchal state. Auli is situated in Chamoli district of Garhwal region covering elevation from 2,519mts to 3,050mts above sea level. Auli is a ‘bugyal’ which means meadow in the regional language. Auli is often compared with best ski resorts of the world y foreigners. Auli is going to host SAF winter games in the year 2010. Auli is blessed with invigorating views of the splendid mountain range, Himalayas. The slopes of Auli provide enough thrills to professional skier and novice as well.

Valley of Flowers - Uttarakhand

Valley of Flowers

Nestled in the west Himalayas, Valley of Flowers covers an area of 87.50sqkms with endemic alpine flowers. Valley of Flowers can be reached by a trek of 16km originating from Govindghat. The valley is entirely covered with blooming flowers from June to October with unique flowers. And during winters it remains covered with the blankets of snow. The Valley of Flowers is the home of over 500 species of wild flowers. The valley of flowers was declared as the national park of India in the year 1982 and it is now a world heritage site. The virgin beauty of this mystical valley has successfully lured botanists, nature lovers and adventure lovers since beginning.