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Rudranath Temple – A Complete Travel & Trekking Guide

Rudranath Temple – A Complete Travel & Trekking Guide

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Rudranath is one of the Panch Kedar temples, where Lord Shiva is worshipped in his face form (mukha swarup). The temple is set in a natural rock cave at 3,600 m altitude, surrounded by alpine meadows and dense forests. The journey itself is an experience of silence, devotion, and pure Himalayan beauty. Unlike Kedarnath or Tungnath, here you walk through long ridges and high bugyals before reaching the shrine.

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Panch Kailash – A Complete Guide to the Abodes of Lord Shiva

Panch Kailash – A Complete Guide to the Abodes of Lord Shiva

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In Hindu tradition, Kailash is known as the divine abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Most people know only about Mount Kailash in Tibet, but there are actually five sacred Kailash peaks, collectively called Panch Kailash. These are Mount Kailash (Tibet), Adi Kailash (Uttarakhand), Kinnaur Kailash (Himachal Pradesh), Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash (Himachal Pradesh), and Manimahesh Kailash (Himachal Pradesh).

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Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 in Dehradun

Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 in Dehradun

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India is ready to host its first ever Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy. This event is going to be a historic moment for the country. For the very first time, an international ice skating championship is happening in India. And the venue is Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand.

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Ghee Sankranti – The Uttarakhand festival of ghee, gifts, and gratitude

Ghee Sankranti – The Uttarakhand festival of ghee, gifts, and gratitude

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Ghee Sankranti is a beloved folk festival of Uttarakhand. People also call it Olgia, Ghu Sankranti, Ghu Tyar, or Ghiyu Sankrant. It comes every year in the month of Bhado, on the very first day. In 2025, it falls on 17 August. The day celebrates harvest, cattle, and the bond between families and community.

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Flora of Valley of Flowers – Rare Himalayan Blooms

Flora of Valley of Flowers – Rare Himalayan Blooms

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Flora of Valley of Flowers – Rare Himalayan Blooms Facebook Email WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is not just a trekking destination. It is a living museum of Himalayan flowers, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Situated at an altitude of 3,250–3,650 metres, this UNESCO World

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Lakshman Ganga River – Lifeline of the Hemkund Sahib Trek

Lakshman Ganga River – Lifeline of the Hemkund Sahib Trek

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If you are planning to trek to the Hemkund Sahib, one name you will hear again and again is Lakshman Ganga. This river is not just a water stream flowing through the valley; it is the lifeline of the entire trek. From the sound of rushing water that guides trekkers, to the fertile banks that support the lush greenery, Lakshman Ganga is deeply connected to the journey and the local life.

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Ghangaria – Basecamp for Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib

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If you are planning to visit Valley of Flowers or Hemkund Sahib, then you will surely spend some time in Ghangaria. This small Himalayan settlement is the last village on the trek route and works as the main basecamp for both destinations. Situated at an altitude of around 3,050 metres (10,000 feet) in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Ghangaria is surrounded by lush green slopes, snow-covered peaks and the sound of mountain rivers.

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