Jauljibi Mela is one of the most famous border fairs in the Himalayan region. It takes place at Jauljibi, a small town on the India–Nepal border in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. The mela sits at the beautiful meeting point of the Kali River and Gori River. This confluence gives the fair a very special charm.
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Dhanaulti is one of those hill stations that still keeps its natural charm alive. It lies at an altitude of around 2,286 meters above sea level. Unlike other tourist spots, Dhanaulti is not crowded or commercial. That’s why it’s a favourite place for people who love peace and nature.
The Gauchar Mela is one of the most famous fairs in Uttarakhand, celebrated every year with great enthusiasm in the small town of Gauchar, Chamoli. Officially known as the Industrial Development and Cultural Fair, Gauchar, this event beautifully blends culture, trade, and tourism.
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The Adi Kailash Parikrama Ultra Marathon 2025 is not just a race — it’s a divine run in the lap of the Sacred Himalayas of India. This first-ever high-altitude ultra marathon will take place around the holy Adi Kailash Parikrama route, between 10,300 to 15,000 feet above sea level. The event is scheduled for 2nd November 2025, in the serene and spiritual region of Gunji–Jolingkong, nestled in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
Lord Curzon Trail – Kuari Pass Trek Guide, Routes, Best Season & History – Mohit Bangari Facebook Email WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Table of Contents Overview of Kuari Pass (Lord Curzon Trail) The Kuari Pass Trek, also called the Lord Curzon Trail, is one of the most scenic Himalayan treks in Uttarakhand. Nestled in the
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When we see the doli of Maa Nanda Devi moving during a yatra, the villagers say with devotion, “Maa is going, Maa is coming.” For them, the doli is not just wood and cloth – it is the goddess herself. Interestingly, in Tibet and nearby regions like Lahaul-Spiti, there is something very similar. It is called the Lha rten.
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The Maa Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is one of the biggest and most sacred pilgrimages of Uttarakhand. It takes place once in 12 years and covers a long journey from Nauti village in Chamoli to the remote high-altitude lake of Homkund, near Roopkund. On this divine yatra, the doli of Maa Nanda Devi travels through many villages, halts at several sacred places, and joins with other yatras on the way. Among these halts, Nandkesari holds a very special place, both spiritually and culturally.
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Nanda Devi Mahotsav, also called Nanda Devi Mela, is the biggest cultural fair of Almora in Kumaon. It happens every year around Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami, also known as Nandashtami. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Nanda and Sunanda, who are worshipped as Kul-Devis of Kumaon. The heart of this celebration is the Nanda Devi Temple in Almora town. The festival normally runs for five to seven days. During this time rituals, fairs, folk music, jagar singing and processions take place. Thousands of devotees and tourists join to take blessings of the Goddess.
The Chipko Movement is one of India’s biggest environmental movements. It began in Uttarakhand Himalaya during the early 1970s. The word Chipko means “to hug.” Villagers hugged trees to save them from being cut by contractors.
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Uttarakhand is known as Devbhoomi, the land of gods. Every valley, every village here has its own local deity. Among them, one of the most important and respected is Bhumiyal Devta, also known as Kshetrapal Devta. The word Bhumiyal itself means the protector of land. People believe these deities guard the fields, forests, animals, and the lives of villagers.
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