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Complete Tourism Guide on Indian Hills
Some Important Hill Stations
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Rock Climbing
The lofty
Himalayan peaks rising to dizzy heights have a
complex physiography falling into three
regions - Himadri, Himachal and Shivalik. The
topography of rugged land and dangerous slopes
have often backend the spirit of the
adventurers. Mountaineers have successfully
scaled no wonders, many of the peaks from the
world, over the years. |
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WildLife
The Indian sub-continent houses a rich plethora
of wildlife. From the great range of Himalayas
in the north to the virgin forests in the south,
and from the mangrove swamps in the east to the
sprawling deserts of the west, the natural
habitats in India are home to some of the rarest
species of wildlife in the world. |
Latest: Char Dham
Yatra |
 Chardham Yatra began today 24.April-2012 with the opening portals of
Yamunotri and Gangotri for pilgrims amid vedic rituals.Chirf Minister Vijay
Bahuguna flagged off the first fleet of the buses carrying pilgrims to the
revered shrines. The administration has made all necessary arrangements for
smooth running of the pilgrimage on the Yatra circuit. Addressing the gathering, CM Bahuguna greeted the pilgrims and said Uttrakhand
had immense natural beauty to attract tourists. “Tourism can regulate the
economy of the state, and the Chardham Yatra is the Back-bone of the economy of
the state. Besides the four shrines there are so many other places of interest
in the state, which could be promoted to attract more tourists,” he said.
Chandan Singh Panwar, head Yatra rotation committee, said they have arranged a
fleet of 1,350 buses for conducting the Yatra. ”Keeping past experiences of high
influx of pilgrims in mind, we have already kept in reserve more then 100 buses
for the peek time of the Yatra,” he added.
Dev Bhoomi Uttrakhand Welcomes Chardham Yatra Pilgrims
Opening Dates
| Shree Gangotri |
24th April, 2012 |
| Shree Yamunotri |
24th April, 2012 |
| Shree Kedarnath |
28th April, 2012 |
| Shree Badrinath |
29th April, 2012 |
Special arrangements made by Government for Chardham Yatra
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Tourist police deployed at important spots to assist
pilgrims during the Chardham Yatra
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Availability of drinking water all along the Yatra route
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Emergency Medical Vans available in every district/city on
the Yatra route to help pilgrims within 35 to 40 minutes of receiving a call.
The Medical Vans to be equipped with emergency medical equipments and trained
staff to provide first aid to pilgrims and transport them to hospitals/nursing
homes in case of need. Dial 108 in case of emergency
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Disaster Management Team to be deployed to handle any major
accident or natural calamity on the entire Yatra route
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Bus Station and Parking Facilities at
Haridwar, Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Gaucher, Peepalkoti, Joshimath, Govindghat, Badrinath, Barkot
and Pandukeshwar
Safety measures..
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Please plan your trip well in advance and maintain a buffer
of sufficient days to deal with situations like road jams, heavy
rains/snowfall during Yatra as such conditions are common in hilly areas
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Always use services of expert drivers with experience in
hill driving and also ensure that your vehicle has a fitness certificate
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The Transport Department provides Green Cards to vehicles
on the Chardham Yatra that are in good roadworthy condition and where the
drivers have adequate experience of driving on hilly roads
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Do not pressurize the driver to drive continuously for long
distance without adequate rest/sleep. Make sure that the driver does not
exceed 8 hours of duty per day and give him a break of atleast 6 to 7 hours of
rest/sleep
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Do not allow any unauthorized person in your vehicle
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Average driving speed should not exceed 30 kmph. This is
mandatory on all hilly roads
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Always drive to the left of the road
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Always blow horn and do not overtake at the turns
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Shift gear in time and give importance to the gear rather
then the brakes
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Drive down in the same gear as used while going up
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Please check the breaks before starting your journey
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While coming down the slope, give way to vehicles going up
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Use dipper at night and ensure that all lights and
reflectors are working effectively
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Consumption of alcohol or any intoxicant is strictly
prohibited
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Do not use mobile phone while driving
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