Jim Corbett National Park — named after the hunter-turned-conservationist, Jim Corbett, who played a key role in its establishment — is the oldest national park in India. The park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park. The park acts as a protected area for the critically endangered ... |
Jageshwar is a Hindu pilgrimage town in Almora district, Uttarakhand, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located 36 km northeast of Almora, in Kumaun region.... |
Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace is blessed with scenic natural splendour and varied natural resources. Dotted with lakes, Nainital has earned the epithet of 'Lake District' of India . The most prominent of the lakes is Naini Lake ringed by hills. Nainital has a varied topo... |
Ranikhet is situated in the northern part of the state of Uttaranchal in the Kumaon hills. It is located on an altitude of 1824m above sea level. Ranikhet is 59 km from Nainital and 50 km from Almora. The weather in Ranikhet is alpine. The flora of Ranikhet can be categorized into tropical, Himal... |
The temple was built after the village prayed to Durga seeking her protection from the tigers and leopards that inhabited the Kumaon hills; the Goddess then appeared in a shepherd's dream and suggested he dig up an idol from a specified patch of ground and build a temple over that spot. What mak... |
The waterfall in Harshil now bears the name "Mandakini Falls" after the famous shooting here. The waterfall is formed by the confluence of the Bhagirathi and the Jalandari rivers in the Bhagirathi Valley. Unfortunately, the waterfall has now almost reduced to a trickle, apparently after a flash f... |
Harsil is a small budding town located at a distance of 73km from Uttarkashi and 25 km on the way to Gangotri. The Bhagirathi valley is most enchanting and preserves many colourful spots in its lap. Situated amidst the incredible beauty of mountain peaks, 5000 mts. high is the quiet town of Harsi... |
The picturesque pilgrimage in the hinterlands of the Himalayas is the most sacred spot where Ganga, the stream of life, touched Earth for the first time. Gangotri is where the Bhagirathi, one of the two major tributaries of Ganga is said to descend on the Earth. It is about 18 km downstream of Go... |
Indian Military Academy (IMA) is a premier training institution that trains men who officer the Indian armed forces. Here the bodies and minds of the trainees are moulded to have the tensility of the finest tempered steel together with qualities such as camaraderie, team-spirit, critical apprecia... |
Haridwar or 'the Gateway to the Gods' is one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology, as the Gods are believed to have left their footprints in Haridwar. Due to its geographical location too, Haridwar stands as the gateway to the other three important pilgrimages of Uttrakhand na... |
Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body, situated amidst the township of Nainital in Uttarakhand. Naini Lake is the star attraction and the main draw of tourists in Nainital. It is after this lake that Nainital inherits its name. True to its popularity the lake is splendidly beautiful. Its pictu... |
Bhimtal is a town in Nainital district in the state of Uttarakhand, India situated at an altitude of 1370 meters above sea level and is about 22 kilometers from Nainital. The major attraction in Bhimtal is the Bhimtal Lake which has an island at its centre. Bhimtal is an ancient place named after... |
Hanuman Garhi which is a very well known Lord Hanuman’s Hindu Temple is positioned to south of the Tallital. It is more or less 3.5 kilometres away from the bus stop of Nainital. The temple is hovering at the altitude of about 6,401 ft from sea level. In the year 1950, this temple was construct... |
Established in 1906, the Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun, is one of the oldest institutions of its kind, and acclaimed the world over. Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun is a premier institution under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE). It is set in the sylva... |
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee is one of the top engineering institutes of the world. The institute was established in 1847 by the Britishers as Thomason College of Civil Engineering.... |
