Explore Natural Beauty of India: Uttarakhand

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Ranthi Waterfall, Ranthi, Uttarakhand

Ranthi Waterfall, Ranthi, Uttarakhand

Ranthi Waterfall is a waterfall located in Ranthi Village in Dharchula Tehsil Pithoragarh District in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. This waterfall is situated close to Indian Nepal border. This waterfall is a seasonal waterfall. It only lasts in the rainy season, from June to October. This waterfall looks majestic during its full flow. The drive through the waterfall during its flow itself a unique experience to behold.

Connectivity

The waterfall is located at about 8 Kms from Dharchula, 9 Kms from Dharchula Bus Stand, 53 Kms from Budhi, 99 Kms from Pithoragarh, 277 Kms from Kathgodam Railway Station and 339 Kms from Pantnagar Airport. The waterfall is situated close to Dharchula Town on Pithoragarh to Budhi route.

Location

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Valley of Flowers National Park, Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Valley of Flowers National Park, Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Valley of Flowers National Park is a national park located in Chamoli in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is perched at an altitude of 3600 m and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora. It is the second core zone of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Western Himalayas.

Legends

The Valley of Flowers is believed to be the place from where Hanuman brought the magical herb to resuscitate Lakshmana in the Hindu epic Ramayana. The legend still holds value as many people continue to believe that Sanjeevani, the magical herb, continues to grow in the park. Locals believe it is the playground of fairies and that they descend to the valley in absence of humans.