Getting Closer To The Roots: A Trip To Kotdwara, The Village Of My Grandmother
It was in 1929, when the Father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi wrote about Uttarakhand hills- “In these hills, Nature’s hospitality eclipses all man can ever do. The enchanting beauties of the Himalayas, their bracing climate and the soothing green that envelope you leaves nothing more to be desired. I wonder whether the scenery of these hills and the climate are to be surpassed, if qualified, by any of the beauty spots of the world.” Hailing from the enchanting land of Uttarakhand, I can assertively declare that there is truly no place like it. Fondly called Dev Bhoomi or the dwelling of the Gods, Uttarakhand is an awe-inspiring northern Indian state that dazzles with its majestic beauty. Every chance I get, I'm drawn back to the captivating charm of Uttarakhand's hills. When it comes to sheer splendor and unparalleled grandiosity, the Uttarakhand Himalayas stand unrivaled amongst all other mountainous regions worldwide. This unspoiled gem, loaded with precious mineral depo...