Uttarakhand - Solace in Devbhoomi (Land of Gods), Mountains and Rivers
Uttarakhand is unique in many ways and has its own charms when it comes to a hill station.
Visit it in the summer months of March-May and enjoy a respite from the heat. It's still hot during the day but the mornings and evenings are chilled out.
5. Therapeutic body massage- If you ain't interested in enlightenment, you can relax with their therapeutic range of massages to replenish those tired joints. The resort is beautiful, clean and has its own organic farm. The fresh air, greenery, and fireflies do more good to your inner peace than any other chants to the almighty.
6. Local cuisines are a must to try at Chotiwala, literally meaning - braid dawning can be given a shot at for local veg cuisine. Warning: Like us, flies also love Chotiwala and come swarming around teas and dishes served by the least interested waiters. Stay away, if you are not literally dying of hunger.
Many German Bakeries also line the corners of City, selling not-so-German dishes. Feel free to experiment at your own risk!
7. Shopping - No vacation is complete without shopping! Several shopping stalls can be found near Dehradun City's Lakshman Jhula, ranging from oxidised silver jewellery, gems, beads, clothes, and a lot of Indian food stalls.
Travel Advisory: (region specific and likely to remain till infinity)
Over the weekends Rishikesh tends to be flooded with tourists from neighbouring states, who visit for many things including a religious tour called the Char Dham yatra. So book a hotel in the City and leave well in time for the Airport to avoid unnecessary heartaches.
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Visit it in the summer months of March-May and enjoy a respite from the heat. It's still hot during the day but the mornings and evenings are chilled out.
Explore the Best of Dehradun's Culture, Nature and Adventure- A bucket list
Dehradun is the perfect destination for adventure seekers, pilgrimages and nature lovers, and health-conscious.
1. Take a Dip and wash away your sins - Back in the 90s, it used to be famous for Ganga Ghats. A dip in the ice-cold waters of this Holy river is supposed to wash away all your sins. :) Give it a try. I skipped it as the water was a tad too cold for my sins!
You can even spend some idyllic evenings sitting on the beach of the Ganges and enjoying the serenity of the river. Visit the temples and try not to pester the Men in Orange Robes!
2. Ram Jhula & Lakshman Jhula (/ Bridge) - A walk on the Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula - suspended bridges over the Ganga can make one human-phobic. But the strong winds can help fly away some of the madness that comes with walking on an overly crowded bridge brimming with human beings, monkeys, and at some odd times - cows/oxen and two-wheelers, honking their way out of a pedestrian bridge.
3. Feed the Fish- Nowadays, you can even buy tiny flour balls from the hawkers on the Ghats and feed them to the fish in the Ganga. I never saw any fish sadly, probably because of the current.
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| Ram Jhoola - Water and Wind at their powerful best |
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| Rafting near Lakshman Jhoola in the Ganga River |
You can even spend some idyllic evenings sitting on the beach of the Ganges and enjoying the serenity of the river. Visit the temples and try not to pester the Men in Orange Robes!
2. Ram Jhula & Lakshman Jhula (/ Bridge) - A walk on the Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula - suspended bridges over the Ganga can make one human-phobic. But the strong winds can help fly away some of the madness that comes with walking on an overly crowded bridge brimming with human beings, monkeys, and at some odd times - cows/oxen and two-wheelers, honking their way out of a pedestrian bridge.
3. Feed the Fish- Nowadays, you can even buy tiny flour balls from the hawkers on the Ghats and feed them to the fish in the Ganga. I never saw any fish sadly, probably because of the current.
4. Yoga Trainer & find luxury accomodation in the green forests of Dehradun
Sattva Yoga Academy is one of the best places to learn Yoga and become a certified Yoga Trainer with the guidance of their experts who will leave no stone unturned to make you practise your new skills daily.
Tucked far away from the City of Rishikesh in the midst of a forest, it offers luxurious accommodation with large, clean bathrooms and in-house restaurant.
Enrol in Sattva's 200-hour, residential yoga course to become a certified Yoga Teacher. There are many other centres across Dehradun that offer these courses too.
5. Therapeutic body massage- If you ain't interested in enlightenment, you can relax with their therapeutic range of massages to replenish those tired joints. The resort is beautiful, clean and has its own organic farm. The fresh air, greenery, and fireflies do more good to your inner peace than any other chants to the almighty.
6. Local cuisines are a must to try at Chotiwala, literally meaning - braid dawning can be given a shot at for local veg cuisine. Warning: Like us, flies also love Chotiwala and come swarming around teas and dishes served by the least interested waiters. Stay away, if you are not literally dying of hunger.
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| Chotiwala - original hotel |
Many German Bakeries also line the corners of City, selling not-so-German dishes. Feel free to experiment at your own risk!
7. Shopping - No vacation is complete without shopping! Several shopping stalls can be found near Dehradun City's Lakshman Jhula, ranging from oxidised silver jewellery, gems, beads, clothes, and a lot of Indian food stalls.
Travel Advisory: (region specific and likely to remain till infinity)
Over the weekends Rishikesh tends to be flooded with tourists from neighbouring states, who visit for many things including a religious tour called the Char Dham yatra. So book a hotel in the City and leave well in time for the Airport to avoid unnecessary heartaches.
Find the best deals and reviews for accommodation/travel on the below sites.
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