Historical Sights and Heritage

Ancient & Mythological Significance

✅ Vedic Connection: Uttarakhand is mentioned in ancient texts like the Rigveda, Mahabharata, and Ramayana. It is believed that sages like Vyasa (author of Mahabharata) and Adi Shankaracharya meditated here.
✅ Char Dham Yatra: Home to the four sacred temples of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, making it one of the holiest places for Hindus.
✅ Pandava Connection: Legends say the Pandavas from Mahabharata traveled to the Himalayas seeking liberation.