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A Government of Uttarakhand Enterprise GMVN, Government of Uttarakhand Enterprise, was formed on 31st March 1976. Presently, with an authorised capital Rs. 40 crores and a dedicated workforce of over 1200 employees, it has more than 90 guesthouses and tourist bungalows all over Garhwal.

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Over the years these Package tours have become very popular amongst pilgrims and tourist all over India and abroad.

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Nature & Divine

Blessed with magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains overlooking plush meadows, gigantic and ecstatic peaks and clear mountain lakes. Emerald green dense forests, serrated by deep gorges, reverberate with the gurgle of innumerable streams and rivers that crisscross their way to the plains below. A splendid combination of flora and fauna can also be seen.

Rudranath

Nandikund is a lake dedicated to Lord Shiva and is believed that Nandi Bull of the lord used to drink water from this lake. It is situated in green meadows and is surrounded with peaks covered with snow from three sides. This kund has mythological relevance as it is believed that a corroded sword seen near the lake belongs to Pandavas. Nandikund is also popular as during summers, the water is found extremely cold. Besides, Madhyamaheshwar Ganga also originates from the kund and reflection of Chaukhamba peak in the lake can also be seen.

Accessibility

AIR

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 231 km.

Trek Route

Trek starts from Sagar village which is approx 03 km from Gopeshwar. The other trek starts from Mandal which is 12 km from Gopeshwar. This trek goes through Anusuya devi temple. Trek is very hard with a distance of approx 24 km

Badrinath

Badrinath is the most sacred Dham of India. It is located at an elevation of 3,133mts above sea level in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. This Dham was established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 9th century. The deity of Badrinath temple is Lord Vishnu. The temple is situated on the right bank of the holy Alaknanda River.

Accessibility

AIR

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 231 km.

Route

The town lies between the Nar and Narayana mountain ranges 9 km east of Nilkantha peak (6,596m). Badrinath is located 62 km northwest of Nanda Devi peak and 301 km north of Rishikesh. From Gaurikund (near Kedarnath) to Badrinath by road is 233 km

Rishikesh

To be found in the heart of town, is the most famous bathing ghat, where most pilgrims take a holy dip earlier than they visit the various temples. This is done generally in the early mornings, with the pilgrims offering prayers and milk at the Ghat and feeding the fish in the water. An amazing sight here is the evening arati, a ceremony accompanied by lights, drums and chanting, with the entire ghat lit with lamps glowing from a distance.

Accessibility

AIR

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 231 km.

Route

Ghangariya

Ghangaria is a scenic hamlet perched at an altitude of 3,050mts above sea level in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. It is the last human habitation centre on the way to Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers. Ghangaria is the confluence of Pushpawati and Hemganga River, which is then called Lakshman Ganga. Govind Ghat is situated on NH58 on the banks of Alaknanda River and acts as the commencement point of the trek to Ghangharia. Ghangharia can be reached after an easy trek of 13kms from Govind Ghat. It is likely that you will fall in love with the beautiful mountains and cascading waterfalls enroute. .

Accessibility

AIR

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 23 km from the city centre.

Trek Route

The 10kms trek from Govind Ghat will end up in a bridge, and the further 3kms from the bridge to Ghangharia is steep

Auli

Auli in the Indian state of Uttarakhand is renowned for the fascinating ski resorts and stunning natural vistas. Bounded by the snowy peaks of the mighty Himalayas, this hilly terrain offers the enchanting sceneries of oak fringed slopes and coniferous forests

Accessibility

AIR

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 23 km from the city centre.

ROAD

Dayra Bugyal

Dayara Bugyal is considered as one of the most spectacular meadows in India. Also "BUGYAL" in local dialect is known as "High Altitude Pasture Land". Among all the treks in Uttrakhand, Dayara Bugyal is considered to be the most beautiful and breathtaking, because of the highland meadows. Located in District Uttarkashi of Uttrakhand, it stands at an elevation of above 10,000 foot. This trek has a unique charm because of the unmatched beauty of the mighty Himalayas and it has become one of the most popular trekking routes for people who are willing to do trekking in Uttarakhand.

Accessibility

AIR

Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun, 180km away, is the closest airport. Taxis, private cars, state road transport buses are available from the airport.

ROAD

Bus and taxis from Rishikesh (170 km), Haridwar (189 km) and Dehradun (144 km) are easily available to reach Uttarkashi

Asan Barrage

The wetland at Asan Barrage, is situated near the confluence of two perennial rivers Asan and Yamuna. The lake attracts a large number of waterfowl, both waders and divers.

The birds listed as globally threatened species and in the IUCN Red Data Book have been observed at Asan. Though it may not be large in size, the sheer abundance of Avifauna makes it an ideal place for bird lovers, Ornithologists and Naturalists alike, who can travel easily up to the site, and see thousands of birds who have travelled miles to be there.

Accessibility

AIR

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 23 km from the city centre.

ROAD

Asan Barrage is connected to Dehradun, 38 km away by a highway, on the way to Paonta Sahib. Dehradun is well connected by rail, road and air.

Rajaji National Park

The Pashulok Barrage is located on the Ganga River just south of Rishikesh in Dehradun. Chilla Dam bridge is also called Pashulok Barrage. Road goes along side the Ganga Canal which makes this small journey into a pristine world ride. Locals already know this alternate route but outsiders or devotees who are rushing for Rishikesh from Hardiwar can take this route for easy and relaxed travelling. Chilla is a wilderness area and part of Rajaji National Park. It is known as an electricity creator area in the Pauri Garhwal district ..

Accessibility

AIR

ROAD

Govind Wildlife Sanctuary

In the beautiful and captivating environs of the Uttarkashi district is Govind Wildlife Sanctuary. The Govind Wildlife Sanctuary established in 1955, covering an area of 953 sq km includes mountains like Swarg Rohini, Black Peak and Bandarpunch. Apart from the sanctuary, the place is a popular tourist destination, mainly because of the beauty of its snow-clad peaks and glaciers.

Attracting many trekkers and famous for its lush green beauty is Hari-ki-Dun. The wide variety of animal species that live here includes Himalayan black bears, tahr, serow, monal, snow leopard, brown bears, trogopan, chir, bharal, musk deer, koklas, kaleej pheasants and chukor.

Accessibility

AIR

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 231 km.

ROAD

Accessible by road via Rishikesh-Uttarkashi or via Mussoorie-Purola-Saur. Bus services are available from Uttarkashi, Barkot, Dehradun, Naitwar to Saur-Sankri.

Rudranath

Accessibility

AIR

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 231 km.

Trek Route

Badrinath

Accessibility

AIR

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 231 km.

Route

Rishikesh

Accessibility

AIR

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 231 km.

Route

Ghangariya

Accessibility

AIR

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 23 km from the city centre.

Trek Route

The 10kms trek from Govind Ghat will end up in a bridge, and the further 3kms from the bridge to Ghangharia is steep

Auli

Auli is a Himalayan ski resort and hill station in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. It’s surrounded by coniferous and oak forests, plus the Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat mountains. A long cable car links Auli to the town of Joshimath. North of Auli are the colorful Badrinath Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site, and the Valley of Flowers National Park, with its alpine flora and wildlife like snow leopards and red foxes.

Accessibility

AIR

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 23 km from the city centre.

ROAD

Dayra Bugyal

Accessibility

AIR

Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun, 180km away, is the closest airport. Taxis, private cars, state road transport buses are available from the airport.

ROAD

Bus and taxis from Rishikesh (170 km), Haridwar (189 km) and Dehradun (144 km) are easily available to reach Uttarkashi

Almora

The hill station of Almora is situated on a horseshoe-shaped ridge of a mountain, the eastern portion of which is called Talifat and the western one is known as Selifat.6:03:09 PM

Almora got its name from Bhilmora, a kind of sorrel,(although some have tried to derive it from Berberis "kilmora"[11][12]) a short plant commonly found there[13] which was used for washing the utensils of the sun temple at Katarmal. The people bringing the Bhilmora/kilmora were called Bhilmori/Kilmori and later "Almori" and the place came to be known as "Almora".

Accessibility

AIR

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 231 km.

ROAD

Almora is situated 365 km north-east the national capital New Delhi and 415 km south-east the state capital Dehradun. It lies in the revenue Division Kumaon[41] and is located 63 km north of Nainital, the administrative headquarters of Kumaon

Champawat

Champawat district is part of the eastern Kumaon division of Uttarakhand. It is bounded on the north by Pithoragarh district, on the east by Nepal, on the south by Udham Singh Nagar district, on the west by Nainital district, and on the northwest by Almora district.

Accessibility

AIR

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 231 km.

ROAD

Asan Barrage

The wetland at Asan Barrage, is situated near the confluence of two perennial rivers Asan and Yamuna. The lake attracts a large number of waterfowl, both waders and divers.

Accessibility

AIR

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 23 km from the city centre.

ROAD

Asan Barrage is connected to Dehradun, 38 km away by a highway, on the way to Paonta Sahib. Dehradun is well connected by rail, road and air.

Askot Sanctuary

Pithoragarh, the picturesque hill district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, houses amidst its greens, the Askot Sanctuary, which adds more dazzle to its already splendid beauty. Lying in the lap of Kumaon Himalayas at a height of 5412 ft, snow-capped mountain peaks and fine temples are an integral part of Pithoragarh.

The highlights of the sanctuary are snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, musk deers, snow cocks, tahra, bharals, monals, chirs, koklas, pheasants and chukors.

Accessibility

AIR

The nearest airport is Pant Nagar, Nainital (305 km).

ROAD

Askot is accessible by road via Tanakpur - Pithoragarh or via Haldwani - Almora. Askot is 54 km from Pithoragarh.

Rajaji National Park

Accessibility

AIR

ROAD

Govind Wildlife Sanctuary

Accessibility

AIR

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 231 km.

ROAD

Accessible by road via Rishikesh-Uttarkashi or via Mussoorie-Purola-Saur. Bus services are available from Uttarkashi, Barkot, Dehradun, Naitwar to Saur-Sankri.

Events

Here one can see the cultural diversity. It is at these fairs that the traditional art forms that are on the verge of extinction resurface, so that they can be recognized and supported.

All Events

Uttarakhand is rich in culture and heritage. Fairs (called mela in Hindi) are clebrated with fervour and zest. They are an integral part of the social and cultural life of Uttarakhand. Here one can see the cultural diversity of this state. It is at these fairs that the traditional art forms that are on the verge of extinction resurface, so that they can be recognized and supported.