About Shri Bharat Mandir – Rishikesh Shri Bharat Mandir is one of the oldest and the most revered temples present in Rishikesh and the main deity here is Lord Hrishikesh Narayan[Lord Vishnu]. The Vishnu idol here is made of Saligrama stone. Hindus hold saligrama quite sacred as they believe it is Lord Vishnu himself. There […]

About Neelkanth Mahadev Temple The Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated about 12 kms from the town of Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. It is perched at an altitude of about 1,330 meters (4,364 feet) above sea level. The temple is present midst of the dense forests of the Rajaji National […]

Lakshman Temple Lakshman temple is an ancient temple located on the bank of the river Ganges. This is one of the special attractions situated at a distance of 5 kms from Rishikesh. This temple is dedicated to Lakshmana, brother of Lord Sri Rama. It is believed that this is the place where Lakshmana had meditated […]

About Rishikesh Rishikesh often called as the “Yoga Capital of the World”. It is a serene town in the northern state of Uttarakhand, India. Located along the banks of the Ganges River and surrounded by lush green hills, it is the renowned for its spiritual and wellness practices. Rishikesh is popular destination for those seeking […]

About Haridwar Haridwar which is also referred as ‘gateway to gods’, is located where Ganga, the holy of all Indian rivers, enters the Indo-Gangetic plains. Haridwar is located at the foothills of the Himalaya. It is the city of temples and ashrams. Haridwar serves as the gateway to the Char Dham of Uttarakhand. Haridwar is one of […]

About Nainital Nainital popularly known as ‘Lake District’ is one of the most popular in Northern India. Nainital is located in the Kumaon Himalayas of Uttarakhand state at an altitude of around 2,000 m above sea level. This beautiful town in surrounded by seven hills, popularly known as ‘Sapta-Shring’ – Ayarpata, Deopata, Handi-Bandi, Naina, Alma, […]

About Uttarakhand Uttarakhand was formed as the 27th state of India on 9th November 2000, when it was carved out of northern Uttar Pradesh. There are 13 districts in the state. Out of these 13, seven districts lie in the Garhwal region and the six districts in  Kumaon region. The state shares its boundaries with […]

About Gangotri Temple Gangotri Temple is a Hindu pilgrimage located in the Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand State, India. It is located on the Greater Himalayan Range at a height of 3100 metres. It is located on the bank of Bhagirathi River which is the origin of River Ganges. It is one of the four temples […]

About Yamunotri Temple Yamunotri temple lies in the west of Garhwal Himalayas in the Uttarkashi district, Uttarkhand state, India. It is located 129 kms from Uttarkashi. It is one of the four temples of Chardham yatra including Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Yamuna and is surrounded by […]

About Badrinath Temple Badrinath Temple or Badrinarayana Temple is a Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is situated in the Badrinath town in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, India. Badrinath town is also the part of Panch Badri temples including Yog Dhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Adi Badri and Vriddha Badri, along with Badrinath temple. There […]