Garhwal Himalayas
Million’s of year ago, when the Himalayas were the abode of the gods, the Skanda Puranas records of the Garhwal: ‘in a hundred ages of the god I could not tell the glories of the Himalayas. As the dew is dried up by the morning sun, so are the sins of mankind by the sight of the Himalayas.’ Excavations in the region testify to its antiquity, so that its mythological legends find they grounded in Historical evidence.
For the Garhwal Himalayas are considered among the most sacred by the devout. Here, two of the country’s most important rivers the Ganga and the Yamuna- have their source. Here, in glacial valleys, prayers reverberate, the hoary hymns of the Vedas chanted in a place as timeless as the universe itself.
God could not have created a better pilgrimage- in air that is crisp and cold, the peaks of distant mountains rise sharply, mantled in white tresses, crowned by rings of softly drifting clouds. Green valley, rocky fastnesses, crystal-clear streams, dense forest… here they rise in a celebration of everything that is divine.
From around the world, trekkers and mountaineers come to this consecrated land, to revel in the dramatic beauty of the Garhwal Himalayas. And to share in the faith that moves the millions of pilgrims who come here, in he footsteps of the ancient sages, to pray at god’s feet, in the ramparts of heaven.
The pilgrim centers or tirathsthanas are tied in with the ancient legends. Here, amidst the snow and ice, pilgrims trek the trails to offer homage at the auspicious places where the Gods come to bless them for their labour and to guide them through this and their cycle of rebirths.
‘Green tops’ of Kumoun and ‘Wild Calls’ of Garhwal have never ceased to rejuvenate, refresh and surprise getaway lovers. These picturesque regions of Garhwal Himalayas are brining with imposing snow lad peaks, crystal clear lakes, chirpy forests and floral rainbows. At every nook and corner, collage of natural splendor and celestial flavors greets at every climb, backdrop of mighty Himalayas envelope.
Further to purify your soul, there are echoes of religious milestones and mythological landmarks. So, whether you are a nature lover or spiritual believer, Kumoun and Garhwal offer you the tranquil getaway for you and your family.
