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After independence unlike some other resorts Mussoorie, still maintains the old world charisma and way of life. The maharaja, sportsman and businessman, make the town carefree, friendly, and cosmopolitan. This was the town in its impressive past and as such it still remains the same. In 1827, Captain Young, accompanied by a hunting party, was lost into the mountainous regions of the Doon valley... more>>
According to Hindu Mythology Haridwar is the place where the Yakshas and the Devas got the spectacle of Lord Vishnu. It is the sacred place which is venerated as the gateway to Lord Vishnu. In the ancient years, Haridwar was known by various names like Mayapuri, Gangadwar and Tapovan. Haridwar is among the four places where once after every twelve years Kumbha Mela is celebrated. According to t... more>>
The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley located in the Himalaya mountains in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Uttarkhand. The name "Spiti" means "The Middle Land", i.e. the land between Tibet and India.
It possesses a distinctive Buddhist culture similar to that found in the nearby Tibet Region and the Ladakh region of India. The valley and surrounding region is one of the le... more>>
Pithoragarh is a small town, which gives its name to the district. It lies in the centre of the w...
Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand sta...
