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| − | '''Garhwal''' [http://www.gmvnl.com/newgmvn/] is one of 2 major regions in [[Uttarakhand]]. Garhwal is the more easily accessible northern and western part of Uttarakhand and borders onto [[China]]. | + | '''Garhwal''' (Hindi: गढ़वाल) [http://www.gmvnl.com/newgmvn/] is one of 2 major regions in [[Uttarakhand]]. Garhwal is the more easily accessible northern and western part of Uttarakhand and borders onto [[China]]. |
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| | ==Regions== | | ==Regions== |
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| | * [[Dayara Bugyal]] - a beautiful bugyal in Uttarkashi District. A world class ski resort is coming up there. | | * [[Dayara Bugyal]] - a beautiful bugyal in Uttarkashi District. A world class ski resort is coming up there. |
| | * [[Dehradun]] is the capital of Uttrakhand and its biggest city. | | * [[Dehradun]] is the capital of Uttrakhand and its biggest city. |
| − | * [[Ghangaria]] | + | * [[Dhanaulti]] - a beautiful and sleepy hill town, situated 30 kms from Mussorie on the Mussorie - Chamba road, Dhanaulti offers amazing Himalayan Views. |
| | + | * [[Ghangaria]] - Situated at a distance of 13 Kms, from Govindghat, the nearest Road Head, it serves as the Base Camp for Trekking to Valley of Flowers (a World Heritage Site) and Shri Hemkund Sahib (a place of immense Religious Importance) |
| | * [[Gwaldam]] - it's a beautiful hamlet in the Chamoli District, one can get close up views of Trishul & Nanda Devi peaks, it's a base camp for Roopkund & Bedni Bugyal (meadows). | | * [[Gwaldam]] - it's a beautiful hamlet in the Chamoli District, one can get close up views of Trishul & Nanda Devi peaks, it's a base camp for Roopkund & Bedni Bugyal (meadows). |
| | * [[Haridwar]] is another important and holy city | | * [[Haridwar]] is another important and holy city |
| | * [[Joshimath]] - gateway to Badrinath, valley of flowers, Hemkund and the ski resort of Auli | | * [[Joshimath]] - gateway to Badrinath, valley of flowers, Hemkund and the ski resort of Auli |
| | + | * [[Kalsi]] |
| | * [[Lansdowne (India)|Lansdowne]] | | * [[Lansdowne (India)|Lansdowne]] |
| | * [[Mussoorie]] | | * [[Mussoorie]] |
| | * [[Pauri]] | | * [[Pauri]] |
| − | * [[Rishikesh]] | + | * [[Rishikesh]] - Also known as the Yoga Capital of the World. Also the terminating point for the White Water Rafting from Kaudiyala or Shivpuri. Home to numerous Ganga Ghats, Temples and Ashrams. Rishikesh also serves as the starting point for the Chardham Yatra |
| | * [[Roorkee]] | | * [[Roorkee]] |
| | * [[Srinagar]] | | * [[Srinagar]] |
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| | *[[Lacchiwala]] a very good place. | | *[[Lacchiwala]] a very good place. |
| | * [[Hemkund]] | | * [[Hemkund]] |
| | + | * [[Harsil]] |
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| | You can also see many temples in Garhwal like ''Mahabgarh temple near by Kotdwara. | | You can also see many temples in Garhwal like ''Mahabgarh temple near by Kotdwara. |
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| | Garhwal has good bus network of all its important cities | | Garhwal has good bus network of all its important cities |
| − | There are 24 hour regular bus services for Dehradun, Rishikesh, Rorkee, Rishikesh and Kotdwar. | + | There are 24 hour regular bus services for Dehradun, Rorkee, Rishikesh and Kotdwar. |
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| | ==See== | | ==See== |
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| | {{IsPartOf|Uttarakhand}} | | {{IsPartOf|Uttarakhand}} |
| | {{regionguide}} | | {{regionguide}} |
| | + | [[Wikipedia:Garhwal division]] |
Garhwal has 7 districts.
Garhwal is named because it has 52 small territories. Garh in Hindi means territories. Because of its many territories the region was given the name Garhwal.
Though the people of this region speak garhwali a local dialect of Hindi but almost everyone can speak and understand Hindi.
To get in to Garhwal one can easily get a bus from I.S.B.T kashmeri gate New Delhi to Kotdwar and Rishikesh.
Jeep and taxis are the best mode of transportation in Garhwal.
Garhwal has good bus network of all its important cities
There are 24 hour regular bus services for Dehradun, Rorkee, Rishikesh and Kotdwar.
One must see Camty fall in Dehradun-mussorie road teen pani, Lachhiwala in Dehradun. Mansa devi and Chandi devi mandir in Haridwar .
There are numerous traditional dhabas available in Delhi-Rishikesh and Delhi-Kotdwar-Pauri route
Though popular cold drinks are available in every nook and corner but one should search for traditional and tasty Burans juice which is made up of Burans, an indegenious plant.
One can get out from Kotdwar direct to Delhi following N.H 119 and from Rishikesh through Haridwar-Delhi highway. Besides trains are also available running everyday from Kotdwar and Rishikesh to Delhi
