Myor Pahad

tourism information

Kailash & Kailash Mansarovar – The Abode of Lord Shiva: "There are no mountains like the Himalaya, for in them are Kailash and Mansarovar. As the dew is dried up by the morning Sun, the sins of mankind dried up by the sight of the Himalaya."
-Skanda Puran More

Jungle raj tourism vs. the people: In the mountain fastness of Nanda Devi, which gave the Chipko movement to Southasia, the local communities are battling the Uttaranchal authorities to retain benefits from tourists when they arrive – ‘ecotourism’ or not. by Carey L Biron More

Gangotri Glacier: Unfortunately, tourism has developed in an unplanned manner, resulting in haphazard building construction, drainage systems, and garbage heaps in Gangotri region. There is no infrastructure in place except for a single tourist bungalow situated at Bhojbasa.The unavailability of any alternative fuel source has resulted in the destruction of Birch forests and Juniper bushes. In fact, this beautiful Himalayan region has been ruined in the name of tourism and pilgrimage with more than a hundred thousand individuals visiting.... More

Nanda Devi National Park and valley of flowers: Nanda Devi National Park is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the Himalayas. It is dominated by the 7,800m peak of Nanda Devi, India’s second highest mountain. The Valley of Flowers is one of the two core zones, with nearby Nanda Devi National Park, of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. More

Bageshwar: Bageshwar is a small beautiful town situated almost 80km from the historic town of Almora. It is a valley town surrounded by low range mountains. Legends go as saying that the earlier name of this town was “vyaghreshwar” which gradually changed to present name Bageshwar over the passage of time. More

Gori Ganga: Gori Ganga is an arterial waterway of upper Kumaon, and most of the trek from Munsayari to the Milam glacier is along this route, contends More

Tungnath Temple: FORMING the arm (bahu) of the prestigious Panch Kedar tradition, the Tungnath temple is situated at a height of 3680 metres above mean sea level in the Garhwal Himalayas. More

पाताल भुवनेश्वर की अलौकिक यात्रा: उत्तराखण्ड की पावन भूमि आदिकाल से ही मानव सभ्यता का गढ रही है. मनीषीयों, विद्वानों, साधु-सन्तों, विचारकों और तपस्वियों की जन्मभूमि और कर्मभूमि रही है. वेद पुराणों में उत्तराखण्ड का व्यापक उल्लेख मिलता है. More

Uttarkashi: In Search of hidden Garhwal
Chakrata (2.5hrs from Dehradun): Attaining renown after the then British government in India established a cantonment, in 1866 AD, for its army, Chakrata has few parallels in natural beauty. Nestling on the wooded ridge, at 2,153 mt, of the Kailana range, the resort commands a grand view of the northern snow ranges. The wooded slopes shaded with conifers, rhododendrons and oaks offer many delightful walks and excursions.

Chamba (1.5hr from Rishikesh): On the road to Tehri, and on main Rishikesh-Badrinath route, Chamba is a beautiful spot for a quiet holiday. GMVN maintains a Tourist Rest House here. Regular 2Wbus services operate from Mussoorie. from Tehri bus stand.

Chaukori: The charming and picturesque town of Chaukori is situated in the heart of Pithoragarh district ( 112 Kms ) on the verge of exciting Jim Corbett country. Literally cupped in a bowl by the surrounding majestic Himalayas, Chaukori is famous not only for the magnificent view it offers of Panchchuli peaks but quite unrivalled for its breathtakingly beautiful sunset. The equable climate accounts for the tea shrubs grown by enterprising locales and the fields of ripening corn, fruit orchards and pine, oak and rhododendron trees exude an enchanting charm.

Munsyari: is situated at a distance of about 62 Kms from Jauljibi via Madkot 120 Kms from Pithoragarh via Thal-Tejam Kalamuni and 207 Kms from Almora via Takula-Bageshwar and Thal along the same routes. On both the routs the traveler can see many water falls coming down to Gori and Ramganga.
Besides housing the tehsil headquarters, Munsyari is the center as well as the gate way of the Johar region. The whole Johari Population of Munsyari would migrate to this summer settlements to engage in trade with the advent of spring. Although, Johars still deal in woolens and herbs, there are a number of Johars who have turned to agriculture and horticulture. Nonetheless they all are confined to Munsyari alone.
Lansdowne: 81 kms. from Pauri, Lansdowne was originally a popular hill station with the Britishers. Attracted by its salubrious climate and natural beauty, they established a cantonment here. It was founded by Lord Lansdowne in 1887 A.D., thus the place has been named after him. The famous Garhwal Rifles on the Indian Army also has its command office here.
Lansdowne is situated at an altitude of 1,706 mts. enroute Kotdwar- Pauri road, 37kms. from Kotdwar. Surrounded by thick Oak and blue Pine forest. It is a very charming place for a quiet holiday as it is devoid of the usual hustle and bustle of hill stations.