• Places to see in Garhwal
• Tehri Dam
• Chamba

Garhwal Travel facts:
•State-Uttaranchal
•Specialty-Trekking
•Official Language-Hindi
•Other languages spoken- Garawali
•Best time to visit- Throughout the year
•Weather- 25 to 38 degrees in summer and1 to 15 degrees in winter

Located in the Teri Garwal District, Garhwal was one among the many princely states of India before integration and now is a part of the state of Uttaranchal. The characteristic feature of this place geographical is the tall and imposing Himalayan Mountain ranges that offer the zenith of nature. Garhwal Tourism revolves around the fact that it offers tourist the ideal opportunities for adventure sports, Nature lovers the joy and inner satisfaction of mingling with nature in its finest form and travelers and opportunity to relax and rejuvenate in the best possible manner. The town shares it boundaries with the state of Himachal Pradesh on one side and the Indo Tibetan boundaries.



Hence Garhwal offer tourist that entire one can expect in a town just below the mighty and majestic Himalayan Mountain ranges.  The rivers, crystal clear stream that offer both visual and physical quenching the verdant and lush ground outdoor that seem to be wrapped in green foliage.  The main tourist attraction that one can see while in Garhwal that are all but a natural gift of the state these include the Bhangerpunch, Bhagirathi, Dunagiri and Shivling. Garhwal also some of the most revered Hindu Places of worship and at the same time significant places that have mention in the Holy Scriptures. For nature lovers and those who like spending time for the same there are number of recommended that can be visited during stay in Garhwal. These include the Valley of Flowers, Gaumukh, Hemkhand and the Gangotri Glaciers.  There are  number of adventure sports that can be undertaken these include  Trekking and water sports like rafting which are permitted by the ministry for Tourism.

The weather in Garhwal is moderately warm and pleasant and the in summers however during the winters it can get really chilly. Hence the best time to visit is extending towards the entire calendar year however avoiding the months of December to February when the climate is at sub zero degrees.  Being a former princely state Garwal offers the touristic a distinctive architectural style and imposing facades. There are no problems in respect for getting accommodations. Travel through the city is also not a problem. To get to Garhwal the closest rail head is that of Rishikesh.

Truly Garwal with its scenic beauty and enriched and holistic opportunities for tourism make up a worthy holiday destination. Time does come to stand still while holidaying in Garhwal.