A Himalayan Adventure Through Kashmir, Shimla, and Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand: A Land of Gods and Endless Adventures: I started my Himalayan journey in Uttarakhand, sometimes known as the "Land of the Gods." Uttarakhand provided a peaceful yet thrilling getaway from the crowding masses of popular tourist destinations. A direct flight from Delhi brought me to Dehradun, the entry point to this Himalayan beauty (budget roughly ₹3,000 to ₹5,000). From that point forward, well-kept roads go into the Himalayan interior. The most practical method to go about the twisting terrain and see everything at my own pleasure was to hire a local cab, which costs between ₹2,500 and ₹3,500 per day. The world's yoga capital, Rishikesh, was my first destination. Ashram chanting and the soft roar of the Ganga combine to create a spiritual atmosphere that permeates the air here. I absorbed myself in the culture for a few days by going to a moving Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan, trying my hand at white-water rafting (an satisfying experience that costs about ...