Uttarakhand

Coordinates30.0668° N, 79.0193° E

WeatherMist and light rain, 11°C

Best SeasonAutumn

Travel MoodSacred silence

Elevation2,200m

TerritoryNorthern India

The Travel Archive

Uttarakhand, the land of the gods, is where the sacred rivers of India originate from glacier caves. Still, mist-covered pine forests line the paths to ancient stone shrines, with the snow-capped peak of Nanda Devi standing guard in the distance.

Travel Note: Confluence of glacial waters at river origins.

High Points

Valley of Flowers wilderness walk
Rishikesh river-source quiet camps
Nanda Devi peaks sunrise views

Cultural Context

Garhwali wood carving arts
Ganga river evening arti lights
High alpine shepherd (Bhotia) culture