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Glaciers |
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The valley has a gentle slope with different land features formed by the glacier and surrounded by snow-covered peaks. This place is good for camping and one can walk up to the glacier and adjoining areas and climb the small peaks. |
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Meadows |
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Bugyal in the local language means “High Altitude Meadow”. Dayara Bugyal is one of the most beautiful places in Uttaranchal.Situated at an elevation ranging from 10,000-12,000 ft. This vast meadow is second to none in natural beauty in Uttaranchal. During winter it provides excellent & one of the best ski slopes in India spread over an area of 28 sqkms. |
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Lakes |
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High up in the mountains is the Dodi tal lake- mysterious, alluring, and simply beautiful ! The serene, tranquil surroundings, gurgling streams, crystal clear water, and dense alpine forests make for an ideal retreat. The trek from Dodital to Yamnotri takes you through high altitude grasslands and dense virgin forests. The scenery en-route is really astounding ! |
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Passes |
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Precarious crossing of glaciers and streams the trail gains over 8000 ft in the space of a few days from Harsil at 9000 ft to 17335 ft at the pass. The rewards though are many lush green valley stunning vistas of towering peaks and lacks glaciers and enormous fields of snow. |
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National Parks |
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The terrain of the Gangotri National Park of Uttarakhand is marked by the ominous presence of heavenly delectable coniferous trees that further augments the sheer brilliance of this national park. In fact the conifers vanquish a hefty stretch of the plot alloted to the Gangotri National Park. The crystal clarity of the placid glaciers gift a whole new dimension to the Gangotri National Park. |
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Peaks |
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As the name suggests the Shivling peak resembles Lord Shiva and is also called Mahdev ka Linga. When seen from Gaumukh Shivling appears as a single pyramid but it is actually a twin summited mountain. The northeast pinnacle is slightly higher than the southwest pinnacle. |
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