Uttarakhand
Himadri Hans employs some 700 women to weave, market and sell woollen shawls. Taxis charge ₹150 return to the factory, or you can walk the 3km – follow…
Must-see attractions in Uttarakhand
Haridwar
Take the cable car to this crowded hilltop temple dedicated to a wish-fulfilling goddess. You can walk up (a steep 1.5km), but beware of monkeys…
Uttarakhand
The stone Nanda Devi Temple dates back to the Chand raja era, and is covered in folk-art carvings, some erotic. Every September the temple hosts the five…
Uttarakhand
Drop by this weaving factory 3km north of Kausani to watch local women make woollen shawls, jackets, caps, socks etc. To visit it's best to call ahead or…
Haridwar
This monumental Shiva statue is a Haridwar landmark that stands majestically on an island viewed from Har-ki-Pairi Ghat.
Uttarakhand
Set in a peaceful grove above town, this church (c 1852) is one of the oldest buildings in Nainital, and exudes the atmosphere of another era.
Uttarakhand
Sitting 2km outside Jageshwar on the approach to town is this attractive but low-key complex of 7th-century temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Mussoorie
Built in 1836 and featuring stained-glass windows, this is purported to be the oldest church in the Himalaya.
Rishikesh
Follow the dedicated pilgrims who take water from the Ganges to offer at this temple, a 7km, three-hour walk along a forest path from Swarg Ashram…
Uttarakhand
The Tribal Heritage Museum has an eclectic collection of local crafts and tools and information about the region's culture and traditions. It was set up…
Rishikesh
A lovely multitiered waterfall at the end of a 20-minute hike that starts 2km north of Lakshman Jhula. However it's blighted by its touristy setup,…
Mussoorie
Mostly a landmark and point of reference, this old movie theatre is now a gaming and entertainment centre.
Mussoorie
Dating to 1874, this is one of Mussoorie's oldest churches. It still holds mass services.
Uttarakhand
Dehra Dun's central landmark is this six-faced clock tower, completed in 1953.
