Devprayag
The holy confluence where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers merge to become the Ganga. One of the five sacred Prayags and a short journey from the temple road-head.
Tehri Lake & Dam
India's tallest dam holds back a vast emerald reservoir ringed by hills — now a hub for boating and water sports, and a striking modern counterpoint to the ancient shrine.
Surkanda Devi
Another celebrated Siddh Peeth of the region, perched on its own high ridge and visible from Chandrabadani on a clear day.
Buddha Kedar
An ancient Shiva temple set in a quiet valley, associated in legend with the Pandavas — a peaceful, less-travelled stop.
Chamba
A small hill town known for its orchards, pine forests and sweeping views of the snow peaks — a restful base near Tehri Lake.
Rishikesh & Haridwar
The great gateways to the Himalaya: Rishikesh, world capital of yoga on the Ganga, and Haridwar, city of the Kumbh Mela and the evening Ganga aarti.
Photos courtesy of Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under Creative Commons licenses. The Buddha Kedar image shows its surrounding Balganga valley near Ghansali.