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Har-Ki-Doon - Trekker's Delight
Mysteries are more interesting then
certainties
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Also called the land of
Kauravas, Har-Ke-Doon presents scintillating natural view and varied
Alpine flora and fauna. It is a paradise for botanist, nature lovers,
bird watchers and trekkers. It is situated on the western part of Uttarkashi District
called Fateh Parvat and is separated by Tons or Tamsa river from
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This area is related with
the epic Mahabharata. Legend is that Bhog Datt or Bhubruvahan a supporter
warier of Kauravas died early in the battle but wanted to see the
whole battle. Shrikrishna placed his head on the top of a tree
overlooking the war field. And so his helpless head watched losing
Kauravas and tears shed by him made the river Tons or Tamsa and it's water
is still not used for drinking. Temples at Hanol and Masashu are
famous for 'Huna' style temples. |
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The route bifercates
from a town called Nowgoan on Dehra Dun -
Yamunotri route and can be
approached both from Dehra Dun and Uttarkashi.
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Town |
Height (Mt) |
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Mode |
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Nowgoan |
1372 |
0 |
Motor |
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Purola |
1524 |
19 |
Motor |
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Mori |
1130 |
35 |
Motor |
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Naitwar |
1400 |
11 |
Motor |
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Sankari |
1800 |
12 |
Motor |
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Taluka |
1900 |
12 |
Trek |
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Osla |
2559 |
9 |
Trek |
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Har-Ke-Doon |
3566 |
8 |
Trek |
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