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« Reply #40 on: October 30, 2007, 04:38:29 PM »
Ghangaria

Ghangaria is a beautiful small village on the way to Hemkund sahib, a popular pilgrimage site for Sikhs and Valley of Flowers, a national park known for its variety of flowers. It is located in the northern Himalayan ranges at an altitude of 3049 meters in Uttarakhand state of India. It is also knows as Govinddham.

Ghangaria is situated on the bank of river Pusphavati also known as Laxman Ganga. It is the last human habitation in this tiny valley. This place is usually used by travelers as a base camp to visit Hemkund and Valley of flowers. It remains open only through the month of May till September with rest of the year covered under 8 feet snow.

Ghangaria can be reached after a 14 km trek from Govindghat. One can also hire a porter or mule to avoid this strenuous trekking. There is no clear road and has only a path made of rocks. Ghangaria has got various hotels including the one from GMVN(Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam), restaurants serving Punjabi dishes, shops, camping grounds and a big Gurudwara to accommodate all the pilgrims. There is though only satellite telephone service available with only 1 outgoing call allowed for the entire village at any given period of time.

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« Reply #41 on: October 30, 2007, 04:41:01 PM »
Askot
 
Askot is a small Himalayan town in the Tehsil Didihat of Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand in India. It is the part of Kanalichhina development Block. This place is famous for Askot wild life sanctuary for the conservation of Musk deer. Askot is midway between Pithoragarh to Dharchula road and located on a ridge. 'Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrimage Tour' from Delhi - Kathgodam - Didihat - Dharchula, passes through this place. The coordinates of this place are Latitude 29°76″ N and Longitude 80°35″ E. Askot is located on Gori Ganga- Kali river geogrphical divide. Under beautiful natural setting of trees like Pinus, Quercus and Rhododendron ,etc., are at the backdrop of Chhiplakot and Panchchuli . The Fertile slopes of Garkha are situated on the front side, and Kali river and mountains of Nepal on its left. This area is ruled by Doti, Katyuri, Chand, Gorkha and British rulers and Rajbar continued to be its Head. Van Rawats - an endangered tribe of Uttaranchal, inhabits around this area. The area around is under heavy underground tunnel mining operations. There are polymetallic mines of copper, zinc, gold, silver and lead deposits.


Origin of Name

The name Askot is originated from Assi Kot (Eighty Forts).Many of these forts were in Nepal

History

Previously Askot was under the Doti Kings of Nepal. Later on Askot became the ancient capital of Katyuri dynasty. After the breakdown of Katyuri Kingdom, King Abhay Pal came here and established the state of Askot by taking it as a grant from Kings of Doti in 1279 AD and continue to remained under them. Later on they came under Chand rulers. From 1279 to 1588 the descendants of Abhay Pal Ruled over this place. The rulers of this place are called 'Rajbars'. Administratively, at that time, Askot had two regions-Malla Askot and Talla Askot. This area came under Gorkhas in 1742 but the descendants continued to fight against each other. This family feud continued even after Britishers defeated Gorkhas in 1815. Before Askot became Capital, the king used to live at Lakhanpur Kot, near the now Bagarihat (Bagar means river bank) village on the right bank of river Kali. It was situated at the base of Champhachal mountain. The remnants of the fort and market are still here.

Rajbars of Askot

Abhay Pal, Nirbhay Pal, Bharati Pal, Bhairav Pal, Bhoo Pal, Ratna Pal, Shankh Pal, Shyam Pal, Shah Pal, Bhoj Pal, Surjan Pal, Bharat Pal, Surtan Pal, Achha Pal, Trilok Pal, Sur Pal, Jagat Pal, Praja Pal, Rai Pal, Mahendra Pal, Jayant Pal, Birbal pal, Amar Singh Pal Brahm Pal, Uchhav Pal, Vijay Pal Mahendra Pal, Rudra Pal, Bahadur Pal, Pushkar Pal, Gajendra Pal, Bhupendra Pal, Vikram Bahadur Pal.

Important tourist places near Askot

Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary ; Ghangdhura ; Chhiplakot Or Najurkot; Chhipladhura lake, Narayan Ashram ;Askot Polymetallic Deposit tunnel Mines ; Bhadigad river ;Rauntishgad river ;Gurjigad river.Confluence of Gori Ganga river with river Kali at Jauljibi.

Native Tribes
Van Rawats or Raji or Kirat are native indigenous, ethnic minority community of this area. They inhabit at high altitude. Jamtadi is their nearby village. Their other villages are situated at Ghangdhura ridge.

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« Reply #42 on: October 30, 2007, 04:55:05 PM »

Balakun

Balakun is the Himalayan peak situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state of India.The Balakun peak has the summit at an altitude of 6471 mts in the Garhwal Himalayas. Balakun Peak is located at the distance of 16 km from Badrinath. Balakun is situated north west to Badrinath. Balakun is situated between Bhagirathi Kharak glacier and Satopanth glacier.The peak is situated north east of Nilkanth peak. The Alaknanda river originates from below this peak by the melting of these two glaciers at an altitude of 3641 mts. The two glaciers rise from the eastern slopes of Chaukhamba (7140 mts) peak and wrapped around the Balakun peak.Balakun is situated north to the Kunaling (5471 mts).Balakun is situated south to the Arwa Group Of Himalayan Peaks.The peak was first ascent in 1973 by six-man team of ITBP led by Hukum Singh.

Nearby Glaciers
Bhagirathi Kharak glacier
Satopanth glacier

[edit] Nearby Peaks
Nilkantha 6600 mts
Chaukhamba 7140 mts
Kunaling 5471 mts

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« Reply #43 on: October 30, 2007, 04:57:08 PM »
Bamba Dhura

Bamba Dhura is a Himalayan mountain peak situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. With a summit altitude of 6,334 m, Bamba Dhura is situated on the north west ridge over the end of the Kalabaland Glacier in the eastern part of the district, left to the Milam Glacier. Kalabaland Dhura (6,105 m) is situated on the west of this peak and Chiring We (6,559 m) are on the same massif. Bamba Dhura massif is the part of divide between Kalabaland and Lassar valley. This peak was first climbed to the summit in 1977 from south by col between Bamba Dhura and Chiring We. The peak has since been ascended through south east and west ridge between the two peaks.

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« Reply #44 on: October 30, 2007, 05:00:26 PM »

Auli

Auli is a recently developed winter ski resort, now a Club Mahindra affiliate resort, in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. Even in the summer months is a major tourist attraction for its panoramic views and its green meadows.

Auli is a serene hill station. It offers good treks to nearby places and is a good ski resort from November - March depending on snowfall. The ropeway from Joshimath to Auli is one of the longest in India covering a distance of 4.15 km.

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« Reply #45 on: October 30, 2007, 05:01:51 PM »

Chakrata

Chakrata is a cantonment town in Dehradun district in the state of Uttarakhand, India.

Chakrata, located at an elevation of 5,500-6,500 feet, and approximately 90 km (55 miles) from Dehra Dun, was originally a cantonment of British Indian Army. The cantonment was established in 1866, and the troops and officers first occupied the cantonment in April 1869. Due west lies Himachal Pradesh, and due east are Mussoorie and Garhwal.

Chakrata an access-restricted military cantonment, and foreigners faced severe restrictions in visiting. Notably, it is the permanent garrison of the secretive and elite Special Frontier Force, also known as Establishment 22 ( called "Two-Two"), the only ethnic Tibetan unit of the Indian Army, which was raised after the Indo-China War of 1962. Various kinds of weapons and survival training is also imparted by RAW and other intelligence services in Chakrata, in support of Indian various foreign policy goals, especially pertaining to other countries in the Indian Subcontinent.

A key attraction near Chakrata is a waterfall named Tiger Fall. If one has a 4WD vehicle, an outing to the secluded, leafy hamlet of Deoban is highly recommended, from where one can see a majestic vista of the Great Himalaya stretching from Kinnaur to Garhwal to Kumaon. Also nearby are the temples of Hanol, Radina, Thaina, Indroli, Lakhwar, Lakhamandal and the alpine meadows of Mundali.

 
Tiger fallThere are approx. 2-3 basic private hotels in Chakrata, and some dhabas. Petrol and diesel are hard to come by (for civilians), but can be obtained in small quantities from local traders.

Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Chakrata had a population of 3497 and they are called Jaunsari. Males constitute 62% of the population and females 38%. Chakrata has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; w ith male literacy of 81% and female literacy of 65%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.


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« Reply #46 on: October 30, 2007, 05:03:40 PM »
Chaudhara

Chaudhara is a Himalayan mountain peak, situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state in India. The altitude of the peak is 6,510 m. The peak lies to the south of Ralam pass and north west of Panchchuli. The peak is so named due to the peak having four corners. The peak was climbed for the first time by an Indian team lead by A.R.Chandekar and Sherpa Ajeeba in 1973. Rajrambha is its neighbouring peak. Chaudhara is situated at the south east end of Kalabaland Glacier-Sankalp Glacier-Yangchar Glacier group. Chaudhara is the part of Himalayan massif between Ralam and Lassar valley. The most popular route to the summit is via the west face.


 

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« Reply #47 on: October 30, 2007, 05:06:27 PM »
Chaukori

Chaukori is a tiny hill station in the Pithoragarh district set among the lofty peaks, of the western Himalayan Range in the Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand, India. To the north is Tibet and to the south is Terai. The Mahakali River, running along its eastern boundary, forms the Indo-Nepal international border.

Chaukori's elevation is 2010 m with a spectacular view of the snowy peaks of peaks of Nanda Devi, and Nanda Kot. It is approximately 10 km from Berinag, another little hill station.[1]

Temples
Gangolihat, 35 km away, is an important religious centre with the Hat-Kalika temple. Also in the general area are the following temples:[2]

Mahakali Temple of Gangolihat
Patal Bhuvaneshwar
Mostamanu temple
Nagmandir of Berinag
Ghunsera Devi Temple
Kedar temple
Nakuleshwar Temple
Kamaksha Temple
Kapileshwar Mahadev cave temple
Ulkadevi Temple
Jayanti Temple Dhwaj
Arjuneshwar Shiva temple
Kot Gari Devi

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« Reply #48 on: October 30, 2007, 05:08:05 PM »
Kankhal

Kankhal is a site of ancient historical and religious importance near Haridwar in Uttarakhand state in India.

There is ancient temple of Daksha Mahadev situated in the south Kankhal town. The mythological story about this place is that King Daksha Prajapati, father of Sati (Lord Shiva 's first wife ) performed yagya at this place. Daksha Prajapati did not invite Lord Shiva and Sati felt insulted . Therefore she burnt herself in the yagya Kund . Shiva burned with anger, sent the terrible superman Vīrabhadra and his ganas. On the direction of Shiva, Virabhadra appeared with Shiva's ganas in the midst of Daksha's assembly like a storm wind and broke the sacrificial vessels, polluted the offerings, insulted the priests and finally cut off Daksha's head.

Sati Kund, another well-known mythological heritage worth visit is situated in the Kankhal region. Legend has it that Sati laid down her life in this kund. Pilgrims from all over India visit this place and feel blessed.

Kankhal was the summer capital and Kurukshetra the winter capital of Shiva. Shiva after ascending to the throne visited plain areas, the present Haridwar. To give a warm welcome to Shiva the site of Haridwar was made a welcome-gate hence called Haridwar.

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« Reply #49 on: October 30, 2007, 05:09:25 PM »
Sattal
Sattal or Sat Tal (Hindi: सात ताल) is the quiet, calm group of seven pristine freshwater lakes of Lower Himalayan Range interconnected together and situated in the wild near the Bhimtal town of the Nainital lake district in the Uttarakhand state of India. This is the offbeat tourist destination far away from meddling crowd. These lakes are situated below lush orchards of the valley of Mehragaon. These lakes are situated at an altitude of 1370 metres above mean sea level. These lakes have location at the southernmost edge of Kumaun. In Hindi Sattal means seven lakes. These group of lakes are amongst the dense forest set against the backdrop of oak and pine trees and have algal green water. Sattal is one of a few unspoiled and unpolluted fresh water Biomes in India. These lakes are the paradise for migratory birds. It is one of the best place for "living outdoors" in India. Mainly this area is covered by the protected forest, so there is a scaty human habitat except a few shops at Sattal.

Adventure and Excursions
Sattal is naturally conducive to adventures and excursions. It is the best place for mountain biking, rock climbing, night-trekking, nature trail, backpacking, angling, kayaking, rafting, rappelling, river-crossing, birdwatching, swimming, boating and night camping in the deep jungle.
Birds of Sattal
The unique Avian fauna of Sattal includes Red-billed blue magpie, Kingfishers, Blue-throated Barbets, Brown-headed Barbet, Lineated Barbet, Golden-throated Barbet, Crimson-fronted Barbet, Coppersmith Barbet Plum-headed Parakeet, Slaty-headed Parakeet, Chestnut bellied Rock Thrush, Tits, Babblers, Jungle Owlet, Fish eagle, Pied Woodpecker, Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker, Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker, Brown-fronted Woodpecker, Stripe-breasted Woodpecker, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Crimson-breasted Woodpecker, Himalayan Woodpecker, Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker, Greater Yellow-naped Woodpecker, Streak-throated Woodpecker, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Scaly-bellied Woodpecker, Common Flameback Woodpecker,Indian Tree Pies, Blue Whistling-thrush, Lammergeier, Himalayan Griffon, Crested serpent eagle, Flycatchers, Cheer Pheasants, Kalij pheasant, Koklas Pheasants, Dollarbird, Leaf Birds, Flowerpecker, Purple sunbird, brown headed stork-billed kingfisher, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Crested kingfisher, White-throated Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Common Kingfisher, Blue-eared Kingfisher, Himalayan Kingfisher, Mrs. Gould’s Sunbird, Green-tailed Sunbird, Black-throated Sunbird, Black-breasted Sunbird, Crimson sunbird, Fire-tailed Sunbird, Thick-billed Flowerpecker, Plain-leaf Flowerpecker, Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, Russet Sparrow, Rufous Babbler, Black-headed Jay, Scaly-breasted Wren-Babbler, Black-capped Sibia, Blue Whistling thrush, Finches, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Black Eagle, Eurasian Jay, White-rumped needletail, Black-headed jay, Black-lored, Black-throated tits, Black bulbul, Ashy-throated warblers, Black-chinned babbler, Rufous- breasted accentor, Red-billed blue magpie, Grey-winged blackbird, Eurasian griffon, Common buzzard, Black-chinned babbler, Pink-browed rosefinch, Common wood pigeon, Slaty-headed parakeet, laughingthrush, Chestnut-tailed minla, Lemon-rumped warblers, and many more.

 

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