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Brahmatal Trek
A paradise for adventure lovers and nature buffs, Brahmtal Trek is nothing short of fascinating and thrilling. Hidden away in the secluded region amidst the ridge, the lake provides an ideal destination for the intriguing trekkers.
According to mythology, Lord Brahma meditated here. The real beauty of this trek lies in the entrancing view it offers of snow clad Himalayan ranges. You can spot the majestic beauty of Chowkhamba, Nilkanth, Kamet, Hathi and Ghoda peaks on one side while the other side is flanked by Mrigthuni, Trishul, Bethartoli Himal and Nandaghunti. Apart from that the setting of the lake bounded by infinite ridges, majestic peaks and snow, neither too much nor too less makes its perfect for a winter trek. Brahmatal is a sight to behold, especially in winters with snow covering the higher altitude of Uttarakhand. A frozen lake nestled amid the mighty Himalayas in every direction is a sight you will cherish throughout your life.
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Gopeshwar
Gopeshwar is a small scenic town in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is the headquarters of the Chamoli district known for its scenic beauty and the ancient Hindu temples. Perched at an elevation of 1,400 m above the sea level, you can enjoy the splendid views of the Garhwal Himalayas laden with the dense vegetation of the deodar and pine trees that surround this small town. According to the beliefs of the locals, Gopeshwar is named after Lord Krishna.
The weather here is extremely pleasant all around the year, and hence, Gopeshwar is a perfect getaway from the nearby cities that can be visited at any time of the year. The town is equally famous for its picturesque sceneries and the ancient temples. Gopeshwar is mostly famous for its Shiva temple, Anusuya Devi temple, Chandika Devi temple and Gopinath temple. Each year many devotees visit this town from nearby areas to offer their prayers to these Hindu Gods.
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Gopinath Temple
A very famous temple, it attracts pilgrims in large number. The temple was built by Raja Saggar and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
As per the legend, the king saw a cow giving milk on Shiva Lingam daily and he constructed a temple there. Today, it is one of the main attractions of the place.
Kalpeshwar
One of the famous Panch Kedars located in Uttarakhand, Kalpeshwar is famous for the Kalpeshwar Temple which, highly revered for housing Lord Shiva in one of his five forms (Kedars). Perched at an altitude of 2400 meters, Kalpeshwar is a breathtaking place with amazing views of the Himalayan peaks and an aura that just grips you upon your arrival here.
It is quite an experience to be amidst imposing peaks of the Himalayas, with cold air gushing into your face, carrying strong hints of spirituality and devotion, defining the town. The place is full of legends surrounding its origin while the temple is the heart and soul of the town.
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Mana
The last Indian settlement on the road to Tibet, Mana is located in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Also designated by the stately government as a 'Tourism Village', the region of Mana stands at an elevation of 10,500 feet. Bracketed by the soothing roars of nearby River Saraswati flowing through the mighty Himalayas, Mana in Uttarakhand is just 3 km from Badrinath and is also one of the most important Hindu pilgrimages in India.
Winter temperatures are as low as -17 degrees Celsius at Mana. Besides tourism being one of the big industries, locals also engage in making woollen handloom items. A concise and warm community, Mana village in Uttarakhand houses just around 558 families with a population close to just 1200 villagers.Also famous from the Indian epic of Mahabharata, Mana in Uttarakhand is believed to be the same spot the Pandavas walked through the village before Bheem built a bridge on River Saraswati for Draupadi to cross the river. The ancient caves here connect the region to the great Indian mythology.
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Rafting in Upper Alaknanda
Rafting on Upper Alaknanda River is exhausting and tiring but more than that it is exhilarating and rewarding. The chase on the wild rapids and the ever changing landscape of gorges and dense forests pumps up the excitement level to maximum.
Commencing from Chamoli, the ride will take you through three prayags namely Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag and Rudraprayag all covered on the Upper section of Alaknanda River. The rafting starts with grade III and touches the IV and IV+ and thus raising the bar of required prior experience. If you are one of the adventure junkies and love water sports, then pack your bags and face the challenge.
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Rudranath
One of the Panch Kedars in the world, Rudranath is a place of immense religious significance and is situated in the Chamoli district of Garhwal, Uttarakhand. The town hosts a large Lord Shiva temple and requires devotees and trekkers to undertake a thrilling trek to reach it. Home to one of the Panch Kedars and the toughest one to reach, Rudranath is famous for its Lord Shiva temple which has one of the five body parts Lord Shiva divided himself into to avoid the Pandavas. The temple also has idols as well as statues of Kunti, Pandavas, and Draupadi. All the devotees who visit the temple take a bath in the holy Narad Kund situated near the temple before going inside the temple.
Perched at an altitude of 2300 meters above sea level and covered in thick forests, Rudranath is a place of great mystique and religious importance. The grand temple is composed of natural stones and is situated amidst a dense forest comprising of Alpine grassland. Rudranath is accessible through a 21 km long trek that takes one through some amazing forests providing enchanting views of the nearby peaks such as Nanda Devi and Nanda Ghunti.On reaching the temple, one finds themselves surrounded by some of the most spellbinding views with greenery all around, peaks covered in snow and cool air gushing at the face. Rudranath is a challenging place to reach and making it quite favourite amongst trekkers. A totally secluded and remote location where one can experience solace and peace amongst silver mountain peaks.
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Shopping in Chamoli
Chamoli do not offers any particular sight for shopping or any main souvenir to take back home. If still shopping is on your list one can browse local bazaar for traditional jewelry.
The place being a tribal area offers many variations and being close to Tibet provide Tibetan silver jewelry ad semi precious stones.
Vasundhara Waterfalls
Vasundhara Waterfall is a captivating sight and offers equally bewitching views of the mountain peaks and glaciers. Situated 5km from Mana, it is said that is you have committed a sin, the fall will divert away from you.
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