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Agriculture Turning Tides in Hills: A case of Naini

Agriculture Turning Tides in Hills: A case of Naini

Introduction Pointing towards an old dilapidated house, Dharma Singh Rana tells me that he has spent his entire childhood and adulthood under that thatched roof....
Mystical Land of Sanjeevi Herb: Jumma-Dronagiri trek declared as Trek of the Year

Mystical Land of Sanjeevi Herb: Jumma-Dronagiri trek declared as Trek of the Year

The less trodden trail of Jumma-Dronagiri which is associated with Lord Hanuman’s search for the life-saving herb, Sanjeevni Booti has come into limelight for all...
Kothar : Indigenous Technology of Hills

Kothar : Indigenous Technology of Hills

In the modern times, Kothars are slowly disappearing in the hills. The new generation has become ignorant of such techniques. They are lured by modern...
A Walk Down The Pahadi Memory Lane

A Walk Down The Pahadi Memory Lane

"Dedicated to my childhood and to all my fellow pahadis around the world" – Kavita Adhikari I had the opportunity to see and grow up...
शिवभूमि उत्तराखंड : केदारखंड व मानसखंड

शिवभूमि उत्तराखंड : केदारखंड व मानसखंड

लेखक: सुधीर जुगरान "नाद" सृष्टि की उत्पत्ति का, प्रस्फुटित होता आदि योगी शिव के डमरू से। शिव सनातन हिन्दू धर्म के ऐसे देवता है जो...
The Misery Behind the Locked Doors: A case of Dhraug

The Misery Behind the Locked Doors: A case of Dhraug

Article by Rajender Singh Bisht With tears rolling down her eyes, Neelam bade adieu to her ancestral home in Dhraug a tiny hamlet located in the pristine...
25 Hilarious Pahadi Expression of Gollum To Tickle Your Funny Bone

25 Hilarious Pahadi Expression of Gollum To Tickle Your Funny Bone

1. When everybody is dancing on Dhol Damau and suddenly they ask me to join. Feeling so shy! [caption id="attachment_10331" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Photo credit: New...
लैंसडाउन -एक स्वर्ग

लैंसडाउन -एक स्वर्ग

लेखक- सुमित सिंह आजकल हर कोई शहर की भीड़-भाड़ से दूर एक ऐसी जगह पर जाना चाहता है जहाॅं वह जिंदगी  के दो पल अपने...
सुरीलौ उत्तराखंड, रंगीलौ उत्तराखंड

सुरीलौ उत्तराखंड, रंगीलौ उत्तराखंड

लेख़क सुधीर जुगरान "उत्तराखंड" जो गंगा जैसी महान नदी का उद्गम स्थल है, अपने आप में अनेक सांस्कृतिक कलाओं एवं परम्पराओं को समेटे हुए है।...
Kedarnath Temple – Sadhguru demystifies its spiritual grace

Kedarnath Temple – Sadhguru demystifies its spiritual grace

The moment one catches the first glimpse of the majestic Kedarnath Temple perched at a staggering height of  3,500 meters, one could sense the feeling...
Polling Officials conquer snow laden booths at 10,000 ft for 275 voters in U’khand

Polling Officials conquer snow laden booths at 10,000 ft for 275 voters in U’khand

With news surfacing that Uttarakhand has set a benchmark with a record-breaking 68% voting in the Assembly Elections 2017, we mustn’t forget that the credit...
Two Uttarakhand youth revive rural tourism – one Pahadi House at a time

Two Uttarakhand youth revive rural tourism – one Pahadi House at a time

On June 2013, when Kedarnath floods devastated all what came in its way, a thriving rafting resort at Rishikesh was also devoured by the relentless...
‘eUttaranchal’s Clean Up Drive at Nun River’- A Mission which became an Anthem

‘eUttaranchal’s Clean Up Drive at Nun River’- A Mission which became an Anthem

2017 has arrived and dear god, there couldn’t be a better way to bid adieu to 2016 than having a clean-up drive at Nun river...
10 Off-beat Treks in Garhwal region that every Wanderer must Undertake

10 Off-beat Treks in Garhwal region that every Wanderer must Undertake

Life is either a great adventure or nothing and if you haven’t made the most out of it, then you need to get off your...
20 Famous Garhwali and Kumaoni Recipes of Uttarakhand

20 Famous Garhwali and Kumaoni Recipes of Uttarakhand

Whenever we talk about the traditional food of Uttarakhand there comes a mixed reaction of people, those who already know its taste since childhood and...
8 Most Beautiful Villages of Uttarakhand that You must Visit Once

8 Most Beautiful Villages of Uttarakhand that You must Visit Once

The colossal hills of Uttarakhand have nestled many bijou hamlets that are so serene that one can think of spending the rest of their life...
Traditional Jewellery of Uttarakhand- The Charm of Pahari Women

Traditional Jewellery of Uttarakhand- The Charm of Pahari Women

The beautiful Pahari women of Uttarakhand are fond of wearing jewellery specially crafted in silver or gold, adding grace and femininity to their personality. If...
Lohaghat- The Spookiest Place in Uttarakhand

Lohaghat- The Spookiest Place in Uttarakhand

In the sublime hills of Champawat district lies a minion hill station called Lohaghat which remains undisturbed not because of its quaint and comely surroundings...
17 Lesser Known Facts about Dehradun ‘The Education Hub of India’

17 Lesser Known Facts about Dehradun ‘The Education Hub of India’

Dehradun famous for its salubrious weather and its prestigious schools is one of the most talked about cities of Uttarakhand. It is not only the...
The Success Story of Divya Rawat- The Queen of Mushroom Farming

The Success Story of Divya Rawat- The Queen of Mushroom Farming

If you have been following eUttarakhand.com then you must have come across an article about 'The Mushroom Woman of Uttarakhand' Yes! I am talking about...