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Garhwal Himalayas, known as abode of Gods (Dev Bhoomi), houses the holy sources of holy rivers Ganga and Yamuna. An ideal base for trekking, rafting, skiing and mountaineering, the regions are often visited by nature lovers and adventurous tourists. Garhwal in the state of Uttaranchal sprawls across the Himalayan regions of Tehri Garhwal, Chamoli, Uttarkashi and Pauri Garhwal. The boundaries of Garhwal region are Tons river in the west separating Garhwal from Himachal Pradesh, Kumaon in the east, Himalayan foothills in the south and extending up to snow clad peaks in the Indo Tibetan boundary. Swift rivers, crystal clear streams, lofty peaks, steep peaks, lusting green environments, imposing waterfalls, tempting wild life and eye feasting landscapes, make the Garhwal a picturesque paradise in the foothills of Himalayas. Garhwal region is renowned for the versatile lifestyles of the different types of aborigines and hill people. The visit to Garhwal opens up the breathtaking options of experiencing the praise worthy culture and traditions of the hill people. Garhwal is the abode of four famous temples in India. The sacred shrines of Kedarnath, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Gangotri are in the snow clad scenic set of the Garhwal Himalayas. Garhwal has been the destination for Hindu pilgrims from time immemorial. Myths and legends have mentions of Garhwal, especially this region is associated with the characters of Ramayana and Mahabharata. The region has some prominent peaks like Banderpunch, Bhagirathi, Kamet, Dunagiri, Trishul, Shivling, Neelkanth and Nanda Devi. Other prominent attractions in Garhwal region are Valley of Flowers, Gaumukh, Hemkund, Gangotri Glacier and Gobindghat.

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Category : Trekking

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 246149

STD Code: 1368

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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By Air : Nearest airport to Garhwal is Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun. Taxi services are available at the airport. Regular flights to Delhi and Lucknow are available from this airport.

By Train : Nearest railhead to Garhwal is at Rishikesh, which is about 250 km away. It is in the main rail route and well connected by rail to other cities in North India. Taxi services are available at the railway station. Taxi fare from railway station to Garhwal is about Rs. 2500.

By BUS : Garhwal is connected by buses to Uttarkashi, Rishikesh, Haridwar and Gangotri. State owned transport buses connect Garhwal with other cities in and around. .

By Taxi : Garhwal is well connected by a road network and national Highway. The tourist can reach to Garhwal by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

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• Trekking ; Gangotri Tapovan Trek, Chandrashila Snow Trek, Dodital Lake Trek, Valley of Flowers Trek, ; Cost – N.A. ; Visiting Time –  N.A. ; Closed Time :  N.A.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Garhwal is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
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• Police : 100

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