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Garhwal [1] is one of 2 major regions in Uttarakhand. Garhwal is the more easily accessible northern and western part of Uttarakhand and borders onto China.
Garhwal has 7 districts.
There are many famous cities in Garhwal.
You can also see many temples in Garhwal like Mahabgarh temple near by Kotdwara.
Garhwal is named because it has 52 small territories. Garh in Hindi means territories. Because of its many territories the region was given the name Garhwal.
Though the people of this region speak garhwali a local dialect of Hindi but almost everyone can speak and understand Hindi.
To get in to Garhwal one can easily get a bus from I.S.B.T kashmeri gate New Delhi to Kotdwar and Rishikesh.
Jeep and taxis are the best mode of transportation in Garhwal.
Garhwal has good bus network of all its important cities There are 24 hour regular bus services for Dehradun, Rishikesh, Rorkee, Rishikesh and Kotdwar.
One must see Camty fall in Dehradun-mussorie road teen pani, Lachhiwala in Dehradun. Mansa devi and Chandi devi mandir in Haridwar .
Take woollen clothes with you as many hilly places are always cool.
There are numerous traditional dhabas available in Delhi-Rishikesh and Delhi-Kotdwar-Pauri route
Though popular cold drinks are available in every nook and corner but one should search for traditional and tasty Burans juice which is made up of Burans, an indegenious plant.
G.M.V.N guest house are situated in nearly every big city of the region .
One can get out from Kotdwar direct to Delhi following N.H 119 and from Rishikesh through Haridwar-Delhi highway. Besides trains are also available running everyday from Kotdwar and Rishikesh to Delhi
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GARHWAL, or Gurwal. I. A district of British India, in the Kumaon division of the United Provinces. It has an area of 5629 sq. m., and consists almost entirely of rugged mountain ranges running in all directions, and separated by narrow valleys which in some cases become deep gorges or ravines. The only level portion of the district is a narrow strip of waterless forest between the southern slopes of the hills and the fertile plains of Rohilkhand. The highest mountains are in the north, the principal peaks being Nanda Devi (25,661 ft.), Kamet (25,413), Trisul (23,382), Badrinath (23,210), Dunagiri (23,181) and Kedarnath (2 2,853). The Alaknanda, one of the main sources of the Ganges, receives with its affluents the whole drainage of the district. At Devaprayag the Alaknanda joins the Bhagirathi, and thenceforward the united streams bear the name of the Ganges. Cultivation is principally confined to the immediate vicinity of the rivers, which are employed for purposes of irrigation. Garhwal originally consisted of 52 petty chieftainships, each chief with his own independent fortress (gash). Nearly 500 years ago, one of these chiefs, Ajai Pal, reduced all the minor principalities under his own sway, and founded the Garhwal kingdom. He and his ancestors ruled over Garhwal and the adjacent state of Tehri, in an uninterrupted line till 1803, when the Gurkhas invaded Kumaon and Garhwal, driving the Garhwal chief into the plains. For twelve years the Gurkhas ruled the country with a rod of iron, until a series of encroachments by them on British territory led to the war with Nepal in 1814. At the termination of the campaign, Garhwal and Kumaon were converted into British districts, while the Tehri principality was restored to a son of the former chief. Since annexation, Garhwal has rapidly advanced in material prosperity. Pop. (1901) 429,900. Two battalions of the Indian army (the 39th Garhwal Rifles) are recruited in the district, which also contains the military cantonment of Lansdowne. Grain and coarse cloth are exported, and salt, borax, live stock and wool are imported, the trade with Tibet being considerable. The administrative headquarters are at the village of Pauri, but Srinagar is the largest place. This is an important mart, as is also Kotdwara, the terminus of a branch of the Oudh and Rohilkhand railway from Najibabad.
2. A native state, also known as Tehri, after its capital; area 4180 sq. m.; pop. (1901) 268,885. It adjoins the district mentioned above, and its topographical features are similar. It contains the sources of both the Ganges and the Jumna, which are visited by thousands of Hindu pilgrims. The gross revenue is about 28,000, of which nearly half is derived from forests. No tribute is paid to the British government.
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'Garhwal Land ' गढ़वाळ is a region in in the state of uttrakhand India , Garhwal name is derived from Garhs (or forts) as this region had 52 forts belonging to local chiefs who ruled small areas near their forts. People belongs to this region is known as Gharhwalis and this region is abundant with natural beauty. Now this region is being looked as a tourist hub of India.This land contains districts Tehri,Chamoli,Uttrakashi, Pauri, some part of Dehradun and other areas.
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History of Garhwal has roots in dawn of Hindu civilization,but most of history of Garhwal is fairly unknown or not given any importance by historians and some fact known about this land are purely vague and derived from Garhwali folk songs and Hindu epics. Most of historian recommends the fact that the name of Garhwal comes from the ancient regimes and rulers.But most of facts are unknown or which are known are very vague and are not reliable.
Garhwal is mostly known as land of sacred Devi Devta (gods) because holy river Ganges,Yamuna origanates from here and char dhams(Holy Pilgrimage)Badrinath,Kedarnath,Gangotri and yamunotri are situated here along with Panch Paryags(Lands where confluence of Holy River take places). These Paryags are Deoparyag,Rudraparyag,Karanparyag,Nandparyag and Vishnuparyag. There are also some Shaktipeeths like Dhari Devi , Mathiyana, Kunjapuri, Surkunda and Punch Badri Kedarnath,Madhya Maheswer,Tungh Nath,Rudra Nath,Kalpeshwer and Panch Badri Adi Badri,Vridha Badri,Bhavisya Badri,Yog Badri,Badri Vishal.
Garhwal is motherland of most of Gharwali people and language spoken by Garhwalis is also known as Garhwali. Most of the Garwalis are villagers and depends upon agriculture.Village in Garhwal are combine among some areas which is known as "Patti" for example Patti Bhillang may contain more than 30 villages. Garhwal land is facing troubles of unemployment and therefor most Garhwali youngsters migrate to the cities. Administration for education is fairly poor however some improvements are there but not so impressive as other states.Health and medical services need to be improved and cultivation is totally depends upon rain and rainfall is not consistent.
culture and dialect of Garhwal varies according to areas.Culture and dialect of one area can be distinct from another area but fundamental foundation of culture is Hinduism.Hinduism is the soul of Garhwali culture. Garhwali culture is very much influenced by Epics and Devi Devta.
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