Mana Pass MTB Challenge is back again with its 4th edition, happening on 27th September 2025. This epic event is not just a race – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to ride your mountain bike at 5,632 metres above sea level on one of the world’s highest motorable roads, just before the Indo-Tibetan border.
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Nanda Devi Peak is not just a mountain. It is the soul of Uttarakhand and a sacred icon of the Himalayas. Standing tall at 7,816 metres, it is the second-highest peak in India after Kanchenjunga. But within Indian territory, Nanda Devi remains the highest peak entirely inside India.
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Adi Kailash, also called Chhota Kailash, is one of the most divine pilgrimages in the Himalayas. The journey also includes the mystical Om Parvat, where the natural ॐ symbol appears on the snowy mountain. The Adi Kailash Yatra 2025-26 is full of devotion, scenic beauty, and spiritual energy.
When the snow melts and fields are ready for ploughing, the Jaunsari tribe of Uttarakhand gathers to celebrate their traditional festival, Bissu Mela. Held in the scenic region of Jaunsar-Bawar, this fair is more than just a cultural event—it’s a spiritual connection with the land, the crops, and their goddess Santura Devi.
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When we hear about river rafting in Uttarakhand, the first name that comes to everyone’s mind is Rishikesh. No doubt, it is one of the best rafting hubs in India. But Uttarakhand has many other hidden and thrilling rafting spots too, from Kumaon to Garhwal.
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If you are someone who loves green meadows, Himalayan peaks, and quiet trails — then Panwali Kantha Trek is made for you. It’s not as famous as Kedarkantha or Dayara, but the beauty here is something else. Panwali Kantha is one of the least explored bugyal treks of Garhwal. This trail is full of surprises — from deep forests to wide grasslands and snow peaks in the backdrop.
The Jaunsari are a small ethnic group living in Uttarakhand’s Jaunsar-Bawar region, speaking an Indo-Aryan, Western Pahari language with around 137,000 speakers (2011 census) . Their cultural fabric is rich—festival dances, reverence for Mahasu Devta, and unique customs link them culturally to broader Indo-Aryan heritage.
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Every year during the Shravan month, a special scene unfolds on North India’s highways. Thousands and thousands of saffron-clad devotees walk barefoot, chanting “Bol Bam!” and carrying sacred Ganga water in decorated Kanwars for their beloved Bhole Baba. This is the Kanwar Yatra, one of the largest religious pilgrimages in India.
Spiritual sites like Kedarnath and Yamunotri, which were once peaceful dhams nestled in nature’s lap, are now facing a serious threat — waste and plastic pollution. Crores of pilgrims and tourists visit these sacred spots every year, but with them comes a huge trail of plastic wrappers, empty water bottles, food waste, and discarded clothes.
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Nanda Devi is one of the most sacred and majestic peaks in India. Standing tall at 7,816 metres, it is India’s second-highest mountain and is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. But despite its glory, climbing to the top of Nanda Devi has been banned for more than 40 years.
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