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Top 7 Places in Pauri in Uttarakhand (From the Laps of Himalayas)
Pauri in Uttarakhand makes the third instalment of the series ‘From the Lap of Himalayas’. I have been associated with this place as it was where my grandmother was born. Later my uncle settled down here for many years. I used to visit Pauri from a very young age and have seen it change as the years passed by. Where Is Pauri in Uttarakhand? Situated at the altitude of 1800ft above the sea level, the town of Pauri acts as the headquarters of District Pauri Garhwal. The Divisional Commissioner of Garhwal Division sits here. It is located on the northern slopes of Kandoliya hills and gives you a picturesque view…
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Why Lansdowne Is A Favorite Getaway in 2019 (From the Lap of Himalayas)#2
Lansdowne – the beautiful remote hill town in Uttarakhand, makes the second part of the series ‘From the lap of Himalayas’. This place is slowly becoming famous as a great weekend spot or a day trip for the people in the nearby states. Where Is Lansdowne? Looking over lush green valleys and breath-taking mountain slopes, Lansdowne is home to the famous Garhwal Rifles Regiment of Indian Army. A part of Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, this place is around 1700mts above the sea level. It is located mere 44 km away from Kotdwara. There is a difference of about 1300mts altitude between Kotdwar and Lansdowne within a span of…
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4 Places to Visit in Kotdwara in Uttarakhand (From the Lap of Himalayas) #1
Though I was not born and brought up in Kotdwara in Uttarakhand, my roots to my homeland were always nurtured due to my extended family residing here. I belong to the state of Uttarakhand which is known for its natural beauty. This state with 13 districts has innumerable places concealing spectacular beauty within. Some of them are famous and some not so. The travel series- ‘From the Lap of Himalayas’, is about the places which I have had the pleasure to visit within this state. In future, it might extend to places beyond it but for now, let me take you to the place from where my first journey began……
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#XploreBharat visits India’s Niagara- The Chitrakote WaterFalls
Where shall I be going today? This had become a natural question cropping in my thoughts for the past 57 days. And today, on the eve of the final day of #XploreBharat, I ask myself as I write this post- ‘Where should I take them now?’ As I think, my thoughts turn towards this long forgotten place which I had visited before my marriage… around a decade ago. So, let me take you on the journey of ‘India’s Niagara- The Chitrakote Waterfalls’. CHITRAKOTE WATERFALLS Situated in the Bastar district of Chattisgarh, it is the widest waterfall of India. The height of this waterfall is 95ft and width around 985ft. This…
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The Golden Beaches at Ganpatipule
Hello Travel-Lovers, After exploring the many beautiful and amazing places through #XploreBharat Blogtrain for 2 weeks, we finally reach the Golden beaches of Ganpatipule. You must have read the amazing read by Suhasini on Machilipatnam yesterday. Continuing the journey near the coastal regions, I bring you today to Ganpatipule Beach. LOCATION: Ganpatipule is a small town on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, in the district of Ratnagiri. Named after the Ganpatipule Temple situated on the beach, this place is a perfect refuge for people seeking a break from the routine life. Around 350km towards the south of Mumbai, you will come across this small town which has a population of…
