Once upon a time, when GOD was busy in creating the Universe. Suddenly he saw a part of it with Green Valleys, snow white mountains, calm lakes, fields of howers and gushing rivers. Overwhelmed, with his own creation, He has decided to keep this piece of land for his own purpose.
Thus came in the existence DEV BHUMI [Land of Gods] Uttaranchal (areas arround 53, 485 Sq. Kms)
The sight of the NANDA DEVI "Goddess who give bliss" believed to have the power to alleviate the sufferings of her disciples the holiest perk (high arround 7470 meters) of the Garhwal Himalayas surrounded by 70 others perks [including Dungiri 7,066 m, Maiktoli 6,803 m, Bethertoli 6,352 m, Sakram 6,254 m, Trishul 7,120 m, Neelkanth 6,596 m, and Changbang 6,864 m, etc] glistening in the Sun, is almost other worldly.
No wonder the Hindus believe that the mountains are the source of all life, the abode of the gods "Where Shiva Lives and river Ganga falls from Vishnu's foot."
Some of India's most revered pilgrimages are situated in UTTRANCHAL
At the entry of UTTRANCHAL Jon will find Haridwar - Located at the foot hills of shivalik range - known as Hari Ka Dwar i.e. a Gateway to Heaven.
For the devont Hindu however the seat of MEDITATION is "RISHI KESH" Situated arround 24 Kms. upsteam of Haridwar, Rishikesh deriver its name from the legend of "RAIBHYA RISHI.
RISHIKESH" is more tranquil and offer some of the best MEDITATION Spot RISHIKESH is also called the "Yoga Capital of the World".
Every year in Feb. people from all walk of life. Converge at Rishikesh to participate in "International Yoga week"....