Harkidun

The Clock Tower in Dehradun is the most renowned landmark of the city. The Clock Tower in Dehradun is the largest non-chiming six faced clock today. The Clock Tower has six faces and is the unique structure of this kind in the Asian continent. The Clock Tower was built before independence. But the clocks of Harkidun is a green valley, located at the base of the majestic Swargarohini peak. Harkidun is called 'The Valley of the Gods'. Harkidun has a very tranquil environment around it and so it was believed to be the ultimate destination of the great sages who came here for meditation. Harkidun is further a trekkers paradise. In the picturesque Harkidun valley you can explore a lot about the Garhwal mountain.

Harkidun also known as 'Devbhumi' is an ideal place for research botanists, nature lovers, trekkers and bird watchers. From the lush green Harkidun valley you can get a wonderful view of the glistening snow clad Swargarohini mountain. The view of the pine forest, deodar and conifer forests and other meadows from the Harkidun is alluring. Harkidun is an ideal place for photography lovers also. You can see the beautiful Himalayan wildlife during your trek in the valley.

Harkidun or Har-Ki-Dun is the border district of Uttarkashi lying at an altitude of 11,700 feet above sea level. The dense forests with wild life and exotic birds encircles the valley. You will find waterfalls, bugyals and the view of the majestic peaks of Banderpunch, Swargarohini and Kala nag from the valley. You can also view the beautiful Jaunadhar glacier that lies at the south eastern part of Harkidun.

According to legends, Harkidun is the point from where the Pandawas of Mahabharata transcended to 'Heaven'. The archaeologists found the ancient 'Bhojpatras' that was used to write manuscripts thousands of years ago. Harkidun has a number of temples and shrines that the people of ancient days prayed in olden days.

Last Updated on 15 April 2011