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Churdhar Travel Guide 2024 | Vagabond Holidays

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 Churdhar Travel Guide 2024 | Vagabond Holidays MUST DO THINGS IN CHURDHAR 1. Visit Shirgul Devta temple in Churdhar   Besides the adventure,  Churdhar  is the place where people seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and Shrigul Devta, the presiding god of the land. Shirgul Devta Temple according to the Puranas is dedicated to lord Shiva. This temple which is situated at the height of 3640mts above sea level is said to be around 5000 years old. The temple is named after a deity Shri Shrigul Maharaj or Chureshwar Maharaj who used to live here in ancient times. The small temple built from Deodar wood and stones that enshrined life-size Shivling and idols of Shiva and Parvati has been transformed into a double-story tin-roofed structure. By offering prayers to Shrigul Devta at Churdhar temple pilgrims then continue to offer prayers to Lord Shiva who lives in Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines. These holy  Churdhar Peak Trek  can be spotted in the distant North-East fr...

Things To Buy In Kasol 2024

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  Things To Buy In Kasol 2024 | Vagabond Holidays Kasol – Mini Israeli of India Situated between Bhuntar and Manikaran (a holy place for Sikhs),  kasol  is home to hippies and solo travellers who love to explore the serenity within their budget. With the increasing number of Israelis, Kasol has become a mini Israel of India. Kasol is a picturesque village and tourist destination located in the lower Himalayas region of the north western Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The spectacular mountains and lush surrounding valleys offer visitors a welcome relief from India’s overcrowded cities’ heat, noise, and chaos. Kasol has an incredible array of exciting  things to do.  see and experience that will excite any traveller and summer and winter season are the   best seasons  for travellers.   If you are only coming for one or two days, it would be best to explore all  the different places  around town. You can start off by spending the day wal...