Uttaranchal Town: Mukteshwar


 Mukteshwar  is a popular hill station in Kumaon. It has a magical enviornment which binds serenity and beauty. Amidst the canopy of conifer forests and orchards , Mukteshwar  sits in the lap of The Himalayas and offer splendid view of enchanting snow-clad peaks like Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Nandaghunti, Trishul and Panchchuli  in its surroundings.
The legend says that the town is associated with Lord Shiva who gave the blessings of immortality or 'mukti' to a demon He killed.
Mukteshwar  was noticed by Jim Corbett, the famous tiger hunter who fell in love with this beautiful mountain hamlet. The town is unexplored home of apples, plum, peach and apricot trees.
Mukteshwar  has an ancient Shiva Temple of deity Mukteshwar  at a height of 2,315 meters. Other nearby places worth visting are Chauli Ki Jaali, The Market Place, Sithla and Ramgarh.
Mukteshwar is a must visit site among the tourists surely.
To reach Mukteshwar :
Nearest airport :  Pantnagar (123 kms)
Nearest railway station : Kathgodam (87 kms)

By road : Nainital(52 kms) > Bhowali > Dhanachuli > Mukteshwar

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DEVIDHURA FAIR (near Lohaghat)


Devidhura Temple

Devidhura is situated at a small distance of 45 km from Lohaghat in Champawat district of Kumaon division. Devidhura fair is organised at Devidhura Temple, which is also known as Barahi Temple, on the auspicious day of Rakshabandhan.

 The image of Devi Barahi is kept in a locked casket made of brass. Every care is taken to protect the image of Devi from human view. A procession is taken out carrying the casket to  a mountain spring situated nearby where a blindfolded priest bathes the image with rituals and keeps it back in the casket.

 After that until next morning the goddess is worshipped. The speciality of Devidhura fair lies in the morning event of 'Bagwal'. Two group of men called as 'Khams' in the local language are made and they fight a mock battle in front of the temple by pelting stones at each other and protecting themselves with help of shields. Thousands of people, pilgrims and tourists watch the fair with keen interest.

Devidhura Fair is one of the grand fairs held in Kumaon region and thus is a treat to the eyes of the visitors.

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Budha Temple, Dehradun



The Mindroling Monastery or the popularly known Buddha Temple is situated in Clement Town of Dehradun district bordered by Rajaji National Park. It is situated in a large Tibbetan settlement in Clement Town and is the re-established monastery of the original Mindroling Monastrey from Tibbet. 

Khochhen Rinpoche with a small group of monks began the process of establishing this monastery in 1965. It was inaugrated on 20th October 2002 . It occupies 2 acres (81 hundred sq. mtr area of garden). There is also a hundred and three feet ( 31mtrs) high statue of Buddha.


The great stupa in this monastery is 185 feet tall  and 100 sq ft wide making it the world's largest stupa. It is a several floor stupa of shrine rooms decorated with elaborate morals picturised in spectacular Tibbetan Buddhist art. Holy relics are also present in this stupa. The stupa and the surrounding compound is a magnificent example of beauty of Buddhist architecture.
Budha Temple is a very peaceful and scenic site to visit and thus is a favourite among local and foreign tourists as well.

To reach Buddha Temple :
From  ISBT Dehradun  Clement Town


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BHAIRAV GARHI temple near Lansdowne

Bhairav garhi temple in Lansdowne

One of the fourteen reincarnation of  Lord Shiva is Kaal Bhairav. Bhairav-Garhi is the famous abode of Kaal Bhairav . It is situated on the hills of Raajkheel village (17 km from Lansdowne). 

The deity Kaal Naath Bhairav is regularly worshipped here. The deity is believed to love everything black, that is the reason why Manduwe Ka Aata is prefered as Prasaad there.

Bhairav or Bhairon is widely known as The Protector or The Gate-man of Garhwal. As the history says it, Bhairav Garh is one of the 52 garhs of Garhwal and originally it was known as Langoor Garh

Langoor Garh was a powerful fort till 1791. The Gorkha army struggled for two years to seize the fort and even after 28 days of fight they were defeated and went back. 

One of the Gorkha named Thapa realised the significance of the Bhairav in Langoor Garh and donated a 40 kilo Tamra-patra there.
Nearby, Lord Hanuman is worshipped in Hanuman Garhi, situated at the distance of 2 km . One month festival from 15 july to 15 august is organised by locals there.

Bhairav Garhi is thus one of the must visit temples for the religious pilgrims.

This may help you reach Bhairav Garhi temple


  • Bhairav Garhi Temple is situated at Kirtikhal approx. 18 km from Lansdowne.
  • Lansdowne & Gumkhal ( 12.5 km )
  • Gumkhal & Bhairav Garhi temple, Kirtikhal ( 5.5 km )

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Important announcement on Delhi to Uttarkhand bus services



The Kashmiri Gate ISBT, New Delhi is now fully operational. So, all Delhi -Doon/Haridwar/Rishikesh  to Delhi buses will run from here. Also to all other Uttarakahnd stations will run from Kashmiri Gate now instead Of Anand Vihar. This will be applicable from 25th July Onwards.

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Chopta - Switzerland of Uttarakhand



Situated in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand,Chopta is known as 'Mini-Switzerland'.
Chopta is situated on Chandra Parvat and is famous for Tungnath Mandir dedicated to Lord Shiva and Chandrashila peak. It is a beautiful place that is untouched by commercialization and thus remains unexplored by majority of the tourists and visitors. The trek to Tungnath temple starts from here.
Chopta offers splendid view of the surrounding Himalyan ranges which comprises Trishul, Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba. Situated at an altitude of 2680 meters above sea level, it is rich in diverse variety of flora and fauna. One is mesmerised to see Chopta sitting in the lap of thick forest of rhododendrons, deodar and pine.
Chopta falls on the route of Char-Dham Yatra, on the road which connects Gopeshwar and Guptakashi, thus very easily accessible. Stay at Chopta is economic with affordable hotels available here. Garhwal Vikas mandal also have their guest house which can be rented if available. The climate is mostly cold with temperature dropping down to negatives in winter.

Though unexplored, Chopta is one of the recommended places to be in Uttarakhand. So next time when you plan holidays in Uttarakhand make sure Chopta is in your list.


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Nanda Devi Raj Jaat postponed


The three week long world famous Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra is in a state of confusion yet. While owing to the recent Kedar Valley Disaster, Uttarakhand government has clearly said 'No' to the famous  Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra, locals have decided to carry on the Yatra without taking government's help.
 Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra is the outcome of the affection of the devotees of Maa Nanda Devi. The Yatra, which is organised once in twelve years, starts from Nauti village of Karnprayag and goes further upto Roopkund and Hemkund. The speciality of the Yatra is a four-horned sheep. Contrary to other customs of sacrificing the animal, after havan is over, the sheep is set free to move. People from Garhwal, Kumaon as well as different parts of India and the world take part in this holy Yatra. Festivities surround this Yatra and local fairs boost the economical structure of the local people.


It is accompanied with Nanda Devi fair held usually at Almora, Ranikhet, Bhowali and other villages. Nainital and Almora are famous for carrying out a procession of 'Dola' of Maa Nanda Devi. The origin of Nanda Devi fair can be traced back to 16th century under the rule of Kalyan Chand. Worshipping, dance and the ritual collection of 'Brahmakamals' is a routine in the fair organised in Johar region.






Author: Vaartha Negi

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