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Asia » India » Uttarakhand » Uttarkashi June 14th 2023

This is my 4th journey in the Himalayas. Himalayas have always enchanted me. Nature reveals itself in its full bounty here. With diverse topography and variety of distinct flora and fauna, from Dun valleys to towering mountains, from sub tropical forests to alpine meadows, numerous streams, brooks and rivers to snow clad mountains and glaciers , nature decorates itself in varied abundance. The Himalayan mountains extend up to 3500 km passing through 8 countries influencing the culture and livelihoods of millions of people. Apart from the polar regions, Himalayas are the largest reservoir of renewable fresh water in form of snow and glaciers. They are the source of 10 of the largest rivers of Asia and provide for the irrigation, energy and livelihoods of nearly 1.3 billion people downstream. The rich alluvial soils deposited by Himalayan ... read more
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple @Uttarkashi
First Glimpse of Himalaya

Asia » India » Uttarakhand » Uttarkashi » Gangotri July 15th 2017

Located in Gharwal Himalayas in the State of Uttrakhand, Dodital trek is a beginner’s delight. The trek takes you through dense forest and open meadows and eventually to the beautiful Dodital Lake and eventually to Dwara Pass Top at 4150 Meters offers mesmerising views of Dhauladhar and Greater Himalayan Ranges. At 3050 Meters Dodital Lake is a beautiful campsite surrounded by pine and oak trees the Lake is also home to Fresh Water Golden Masheer one of most famous trout fish in the Himalayas.... read more
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Asia » India » Uttarakhand » Uttarkashi » Gangotri July 15th 2017

Amongst all the treks in Uttarakhand, Dayara Bugyal is considered to be the most breathtaking. The trek brings us to a highland meadow situated in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand which stands tall at an elevation of 10,000-12,500ft. This lush green expanse of meadows serves as an excellent destination for skiing during winter and is spread over 28 sq km. This breathtaking location is nestled amidst towering snow-peaked mountains. While on this memorable Himalayan Dayara Bugyal trekking tour in India at Uttarkhand, catch sight of the lake of Barnala Tal strewn across the green alpine prairies– in whose reflection the peaks look even more beautiful. The trek starts from the tiny hamlet of Barsu nestled on the Haridwar-Gangothri road which is 32 kms from Uttarkashi. One can settle in any one of the rest-houses or GMVN ... read more
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Asia » India » Uttarakhand » Uttarkashi » Gangotri May 1st 2017

Next day morning we started our journey toward Gongotri around 7:30. Earlier we were planning to stay in Gangotri, but on the day in Yamunotri and our drive towards Uttarkashi it was raining. We also heard about heavy rains in Gangotri so decided not to stay there but return back to Uttarkashi. Our first stop was at Ganganani. Where there are hotwater springs called (Rishikund). People stop here to take dip in this hotwater springs. Here there are few shops where you can get some woollen items like shawls, socks and head scarfs etc. available at reasonable price. You can see Ganga flowing down as you drive through the mountains. Greenish white river flowing in between the stretches of white pebbles and sand. Among other conifers you can see the Deodar trees. We collected one/two twigs ... read more
Ganga Maiya Temple
Ganga at Gangotri
Ganga near Harshil

Asia » India » Uttarakhand » Uttarkashi » Yamunotri April 28th 2017

Himalayas had always intrigued me. Snowcapped mountains, towering peaks, pristine beauty comparatively untouched by man, mystical places, home to many sages, rare medicinal plants and unpredictable weather had all created a fantasy and longing to visit the world’s tallest mountain range. Being accustomed to the comforts of city life we were not sure if we could handle the difficult terrain and the majesty of the Himalayas. So we decided to start with just 2 dhams instead of the usual 4 dham yatra taken by devoted pilgrims. From Bangalore we took a flight to Dehradun. A local taxi took us to Rishikesh@ Rs.1200. We stayed in Rishikesh for 2-3 days and then hired taxi from a local travel agent. The char dham yatra generally starts with Yamunotri followed by Gangotri , then Kedarnath and finally Badrinath. However ... read more
Prakashshehwar Mahadev mandir
Yamuna on the way to Yamunotri
Yamuna on the way to Yamunotri

Asia » India » Uttarakhand » Uttarkashi » Gangotri October 20th 2015

Geo: 30.9959, 78.9432Okay so one of the things we as dedicated Hindus are supposed to do in our lifetimes (we have not converted but we are outnumbered so might as well adopt their beliefs) is to hike to the source of the Gangees. The ganges being the holiest river in India and reportedly the source of all life. The Rumor has it that if you bathe at the source of the Ganges, then meditate Shiva will come and enlightenment will follow. Hmm sounds like a plan. So we drive to Gangatori and camp in a carpark construction site. The night guard seemed quite happy to have us and told us we were the first ever to park in the carpark.The next morning after shaking the ice off our tent fly so we could pack it up ... read more
Trekking to Glacier
Morning Tea
Trekking Track to the Glacier

Asia » India » Uttarakhand » Uttarkashi » Gangotri September 15th 2013

img=http://images.travelpod.com/users/silencepl/thumbnail.large.1.1377976967.the-ganges-meandering-in-the-upland-himalayas.jpg This view is very close to my mental arena and reminded me of a poem that reads like: Dear water Clear water Playful in all your streams As you dash or loiter through life What does not love to sit besides you. In Indian mythology the Ganges has many names and one of them is Tripathga, meaning you are not just a river but the one that traverses Heaven, earth and beneath the earth to nurture civilizations. True to some extent that no one can see the origin of the Ganges with mortal (physical ) eyes... read more

Asia » India » Uttarakhand » Uttarkashi » Gangotri June 7th 2012

1.6 Uttarkashi (vorsicht der ganze Eintrag ist vielleicht etwas ausfuehrlich) Nachdem ich mich von meinem Wwoofstay in Chamba auf den Weg gemacht hab find ich in Chamba recht fix nen geteilten Jeep. Also im Prinzip n Auto das losfaehrt wenn der Fahrer findet, dass es voll genug ist und er genug verdient. Seltsamerweise fahren wir mit nur 4 Leuten los. Mit meinen 140 Rupien die ich bezahle kann ich mir nicht vorstellen dass der Fahrer irgendetwas verdient aber ist ja nicht mein Problem. Erst ist es ganz gemuetlich darin. Dann faengt erst die mittelaeltere Frau am Fenster ununterbrochen aus dem Fenster zu kotzen. Dann auch noch ihr Mann der in der Mitte sitzt und sich beim aus dem Fenster reiern ueber mich beugen muss. Das ganze dauert bestimmt eine Stunde wo er im wieder neu aus ... read more

Asia » India » Uttarakhand » Uttarkashi June 6th 2012

Wwoofing Stay Chamba 27.5 - 1.6 Am 27.5 Hab ich mich also auf den Weg zu meiner Farm (Darbar Farm Organic) nach Chamba gemacht. Das liegt so ehr am Anfang des Himalayas. Der Weg dort hin war eigentlich weitgehend problemlos. Der offizielle Kartenverkaeufer wollte mir zwar nicht wirklich Auskunft geben aber aufmerksame indische Reisende haben mir dann geholfen den richtigen Bus rechtzeitig zu erwischen. Die Fahrt war dann anfangs ueber die Haarnadelstrassen etwas gewohnungsbduerftig aber im Rueckblick sehr unaufregend. Als ich bei der Farm angekommen bin, werd ich erst mal von einem jungen Mann Mann empfangen und werde durch ein grosses Zeltlager zu nem auf den ersten Eindruck groesserem Gartenhaus gefuehrt das 2 Zimmer und 2 Betten enthaelt und meine Bleibe sein soll. Ich bin erst mal beeindruckt. Das ist ja ein riesiges Farmprojekt denk ich ... read more

Asia » India » Uttarakhand » Uttarkashi June 15th 2011

Nachdem ich nach einer Nachtzugfahrt von Haldwani frueh am Morgen kaputt in Haridwar ankam, ging es zuegig mit dem Local Bus nach Uttarkashi weiter. Habe nette Inder kennengelernt, die mir die letzten Plaetze im Bus gesichert haben, im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes, ganz hinten und dementsprechend kam ich auch nach 9 Std. Fahrt nur ueber Passstrassen schlechtester Qualitaet an, mein Ruecken hatte Schmerzen.... Dann noch eine Uebernachtung am Ganges in den Bergen bevor es am naechsten Tag ins Ashram ging, um meinen Yogalehrerkurs im 4 Wochen intensiv Lehrgang zu absolvieren. Mein Durchfall war dann auch wieder fast ok, zum Glueck, das laesst einen doch Energie verlieren. Im Ashram angekommen (Sivananda Kutir in Netala), waren erstmal 1 bis 2 Akklimationstage angesagt mit etwas Koerperuebungen/ Asanas, am Ganges chillen, die Aussicht auf die schoenen Berge geniessen und die ... read more
fetter hagel im Ashram im himalaya
Talentshows im ahsram, singen und trommeln ist ganz weit vorne
unser maennerzimmer




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