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Religious places and temples of Uttarakhand Guptakashi The temple town of Guptakashi is located at a distance of 47 kms from the holy town of Kedarnath. Perched at an elevation of 1319 m above the sea level, Guptakashi enjoys the mesmerising backdrop of the enchanting snow-covered peaks of Chaukhamba Mountains. It houses two ancient temples … Read more
Physical features of uttarakhand Uttarakhand‘s most parts are hilly. And it is one of the frontier states of the country.there peaks and icy Glaciers ,life sustaining rivers,lush green valleys and an aura of spiritual serenity attracts people from all over the world .uttarakhand derives from the Sanskrit for north north country. Uttarakhand is a … Read more
Mussoorie and Environs: The colonial ―Queen of the Hills‖ is still on of the best hill stations in the state. During colonial time it was the favoured holiday location for the rulers. Around 12 – 14 km from Mussoorie on NH 123 towards Barkot is located Kempty Falls which is a 40-foot perennial waterfall … Read more
Saints and Social Reformers of Uttarakhand Reminiscenes (Nantin Baba) The word Nantin, in the Uttarakhand parlance, connotes a child, and baba means a saint. Thus, Nantin baba means a child saint. A very young sadhu was first noticed roaming in the area extending from Bhowali to Gethia, near Nainital. Soon he … Read more
Important Lakes of India for UPSC IAS Prelims Here is a list of important lakes of India for UPSC IAS Prelims: Wular Lake Dal Lake Manasbal Lake Rohtang Lake Gobind Sagar Lake Nainital Lake Sattal Lake Kedarnath Lake Mansarovar Lake Tso Moriri Lake Chandrabhaga Lake Bhakra Dam Lake Pong Dam Lake Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar … Read more