Chopta is a picturesque hill-station located in the Garhwal region. It lies at an altitude of about 2,900 above sea level at a distance of about 40 kilometers from Gopeshwar. Perched on Gopeshwar-Ukhimath road, Chopta offers a kaleidoscopic view of the Himalayas and the surrounding areas and is also known as “Mini Switzerland’. Chopta...
Uttarakhand is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and Bhimtal is like a jewel in Uttarakhand’s crown. It is a picturesque lake located in the district of Nainital in the state of Uttarakhand. This beautiful lake is named after the legendary Bhima of Mahabharata.It is surrounded by lush green mountains that give tourists...
The Peb fort is situated next to Matheran Mountain. The Peb fort starts from Neral (3.5 km) and it takes about 2 hours to reach the fort. The path passes through water streams, rocks, grassy meadows, forests and a ladder at the end. Peb fort derives its name from the Goddess 'Pebi'. It is also called Vikatgad because its pinnacle is supposedly...
Sudhagad (also called Bhorapgad) is a hill fort situated in Maharashtra, India. It lies about 53 kilometres west of Pune, 26 kilometres south of Lonavla and 11 kilometres east of Pali in Raigad District. The summit is 620 metres (2,030 ft) above sea level. Sudhagad was originally referred to as Bhorapgad, after the Goddess Bhoraidevi who was the family...
Auli is nestled in the lap of snow-capped peaks of Garhwal Himalayas, in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, near the world famous religious shrine of Badrinath. At an altitude of 2,500 to 3,050 m above sea level, Auli’s well-dressed slopes are flanked by coniferous and oak forests, which offer a panoramic view of mountains. Auli...
Almora is a picturesque town in the Kumaon region in the mountainous state of Uttarakhand. Blessed with a breathtaking panoramic view of The Himalayas, its scenic charm has put it on the tourist map. The town bustling with activity is also endowed with rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, sumptuous cuisine and magnificent wilderness. Founded in 1568, Almora...
Gorakhgad is a small fort at Dehri village near Murbad. Named after Saint Goraknath, the fort is at a height of 2150 ft above sea level. It is located in Murbad region, on the extended range of Bhimashankar mountains. Two spectacular pinnacles can be seen from Dehri the smaller one is Machchindragad and the bigger one Gorakhgad. Fort...
