Uttaranchal

Badrinath, Uttaranchal is the abode of God Vishnu, the prime God of Hindu Mythology. It is located at an altitude of 3,133 meters on the banks of the river Alaknanda. It is 15 meters in height. The temple at this place was developed by the Adi Guru Shankaracharya, one of the founders of Hindusim of the 8th Century. After that, this temple that is surrounded by icebergs was destroyed by avalanches and rebuilt many times. Especially its ‘singh dwara ‘or maintenance gate was renovated a lot of times.

Mussoorie is located in the Garhwal hills and at 2003 meters above the sea level. From Hrishikesh you should go to Dehradun, which is the nearest railway station. From Dehradun it is just 38 Kms. away. In 1927, a British military officer, Captain Young, explored Mussoorie, a charming hill station of North India with lush greenery and varied flora and fauna. Famous for its scenic beauty Mussoorie is frequently visited for family vacation.

While you are in Delhi, you must make a trip to Hardwar, which is 214 Kms. from Delhi. You can take a train, buses, or cabs to reach Hardwar within 5 hours. Haridwar literally means ‘The Gateway To The Abode Of Gods’. It is situated in the base of Shivalik range of the Himalayas (Uttaranchal). Here the holy river Ganges comes down from the Himalayas. Haridwar is the gateway to the pilgrimage of Kedarnath and Badrinath shrine. The holy pilgrim of Chardham Yatra (Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath) starts from here. It is also one of the holy places where Kumbh Mela is held. Millions of Hindu devotees come for the holy dip in the Ganges.