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| Driving Destinations- Dhanaultin & Harsil |
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where
rivers are worshipped and the mountains looked at with religious awe as
they are said to be the abode of the Gods.The upper Garhwal regions have their clutch of tourist and pilgrimage destinations, Mussourie and Uttarkashi being the most popular holiday destinations. The latter consists of the Char-Dham Yatra and every summer, bus and Jeep-loads of pilgrims rush to these four mountain-top temples. And so it is that summertime finds the upper Garhwal regions horribly crowded. But not all is lost because there are places hidden away that offer peace, solitude and the embrace of the icy cold clime. There are also fabulous walks and treks through ancient villages, alongside bubbling brooks and through f Two such Himalayan hamlets are Dhanaulti and Harsil, where you can set up base in the campsites and spend relaxed days exploring the forests and mountains that surround them. This month we drive you to these destinations that are truly up and away in the hills, among the clouds, and waiting to be explored. |
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| CAUTION! ROCK-N-ROLL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
From
Harsil to Gangotri, you could come across pine needles on the road. Combined
with falling rain, they make the road surface very treacherous. The Harsil-Gangotri
stretch is also extremely prone to falling rocks and we encountered huge
boulders on our trip. Also, never follow a Jeep or an SUV too closely as the driver, thanks to his vehicle’s high ground clearance,will not be very concerned about driving over small rocks. If you attempt the same manoeuvre in a car with low ground clearance, you may end up with a broken sump. Diesel-engined Jeep taxis emit much smoke in the cold clime — this will hamper your view of the road ahead if you follow them too closely. There may also be instances when the road is momentarily closed due to rockfall. The army then gets to work to blast fallen rocks with a small charge of dynamite. It is crucial that you park your car well away from the site and from under any precariously hanging rocks on the mountainside as the blast could dislodge them too. |
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> Harsil
in the upper Garhwal region makes for a super driving holiday among pine
forests and snow. > The land you drive through throws out a plethora of colour to thrill the senses. > These are the environs around Harsil. Put on your walking shoes to explore and experience the Himalayas at their fascinating best. > Ensure that your car’s heater and defogger are in working condition. > Clutch of dhabas at Bhatwari en route to Harsil. > A shepherd village near Harsil is picture-postcard perfect. You can buy homemade woolen garments here. > From scantily clad sadhus to protectively dressed pilgrims, the holy temple at Gangotri brings one and all together in its universal charm. > One of the Char-Dhams, Gangotri. You have to be really pious to take a holy dip in the freezing waters here. > Pack horses en route to Gangotri, starting point of the river Ganga. > Safariz International’s Camp Thangdar, Dhanaulti, housed in thickly forested area. Chill out here for a refreshingly relaxed holiday. > Dhaba at Lanka, the halfway point between Harsil and Gangotri. |
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