Uttarakhand Stories

Pahadi Toons

Pahadi Toons are funny and witty illustrations, cartoons and gags that depict the pahadi lifestyles, idiosyncrasies and culture with a pinch of satire. Illustrating Garhwali jokes and Kumaoni jokes are humorous way to learn about Garhwali culture and Kumaoni culture. Pahadi Toons is Uttarakhand’s very own comic blog. Check out our funny pahadi gags!

Nanda’s Travel Doodles #2: My solo trip to Chopta – Tungnath

Nanda’s Travel Doodles #2: My solo trip to Chopta – Tungnath

     'Traveling — it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.' - Ibn Battuta Hello again! It's Nanda, the Pahadi girl. After completing the...
Nanda’s Travel Doodles #1: My first trek to Kedarkantha and Har-ki-Doon

Nanda’s Travel Doodles #1: My first trek to Kedarkantha and Har-ki-Doon

Hello, everyone! :D My name is Nanda. I’m 11 years old and I live with my grandmother amidst the lush green hills of Uttarakhand. I’m...
First artists’ meet-up at Meraki Triangle homestay in Sankri with adorable Nanda!

First artists’ meet-up at Meraki Triangle homestay in Sankri with adorable Nanda!

Meraki Triangle – the art house in Himalayas – held up its first artists’ meet up at Sankri village in Uttarakhand. A unique hospitable project...
Memories of School Life Spent in Hills

Memories of School Life Spent in Hills

 Eating 'Daal-Bhaat' in the morning  Day time school and uphill trek Daily classes in the school field 'Maas Shaab' and 'Gudji' is our Sir and...
10 Sweet and Salty Habits of Pahadi Moms

10 Sweet and Salty Habits of Pahadi Moms

She misses our Pahadi friends more than us When she becomes Danvir Karna She forgets the world when Pahadi relatives come She can do farming...
10 Ultimate Pahadi Food Habits

10 Ultimate Pahadi Food Habits

We Love Phuka Hua Bhaat We know the perfect taste of Jaggery with tea Normal Salt? Naaaa Because Coke and Pepsi are too old fashioned...
The Pahadi Super Powers

The Pahadi Super Powers

They are best cook in the world No seat? its OK, we know how to deal Serving army since world war - I All tasks...
10 Witty Road One Liners

10 Witty Road One Liners

Kripya Dheere Chalein Modon Per Horn Dein Is that a Plane on Road? Choose Wisely Drive, Don't Fly Hell or Heaven? Enjoy the Valley Don't...
Paradise Lost – Difference of City and Village Life

Paradise Lost – Difference of City and Village Life

The Mountain Package food or Fresh home grown? Migration v/s over population Childhood Games Health and fitness The Window The Morning Alarm Plants or Trees?...
Dreams of Every Pahadi

Dreams of Every Pahadi

Sustainable Development Women Empowerment Small Scale Industries Good Governance Reverse Migration Holidays on Pahadi Festivals Reviving Ghost villages Basic facilities in Rural Uttarakhand Growing Cash...
The Ultimate Pahadi Childhood Adventure

The Ultimate Pahadi Childhood Adventure

Kispe Kitna Hai Dum Kakdi Chor Pahadi Style Fishing Engineer to Bachpan se Hain Hum Kisse-Kahaniyan Kafal: Apni Pahari Stawberry Cricket Match in the midst...
Seven Wonders of Uttarakhand

Seven Wonders of Uttarakhand

Explore the 7 wonders of Uttarakhand with our beloved Nanda Tungnath Temple Tehri Dam Roopkund Lake Patal Bhuvaneshwar Cave Nanda Devi Peak Nanda Devi Raj...
16 Unofficial Pahadi Icons of Uttarakhand

16 Unofficial Pahadi Icons of Uttarakhand

State Spice - Jakhya State flower - Burans State fruit - Kafal State Teacher - Kandali State anthem - Bedu Paku State Currency - Ghee...
The Pahadi Happiness

The Pahadi Happiness

Counting stars at night in village Riding on the bus roof. Having a wedding lunch outside with everyone. Seeing the welcome signboard. Going back to...
15 Signs of Being Pahadi

15 Signs of Being Pahadi

You are a Lata/Lati for your Parents You prefer Dhol-Damau over D.J We love Bhang ki Chutney Bal Devta Laga Dunga Baal Mithai is our...
Nanda Time Travel Journey with Eminent Personalities of Uttarakhand

Nanda Time Travel Journey with Eminent Personalities of Uttarakhand

Nanda with Rani Karnawati Nanda with Mola Ram Nanda with Gaura Devi Nanda with Sumitranandan Pant Nanda with Sri Dev Suman Nanda with Gabar Singh...
What others think about a Pahadi ?

What others think about a Pahadi ?

They are shy Pahadi girls are beautiful Pahadis don't feel cold About our houses in hills Pahadi women do all the work Pahadis can't grow...