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Table of Contents Acknowledgements xi Foreword xii I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY XIV II. INTRODUCTION 20 A. The Context of the SoE Process 20 B. Objectives of an SoE 21 C. The SoE for Uttaranchal 22 D. Developing the framework for the SoE reporting 22 Identification of priorities 24 Data collection Process 24 Organization of themes 25 III. FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 34 A. Introduction 34 B. Driving forces and pressures 35 Liberalization 35 The 1962 War with China 39 Political and administrative convenience 40 C. Millennium Eco System Assessment 42 D. Overall Status 44 E. State 44 F. Environments of Concern 45 Land and the People 45 Forests and biodiversity 45 Agriculture 46 Water 46 Energy 46 Urbanization 46 Disasters 47 Industry 47 Transport 47 Tourism 47 G. Significant Environmental Issues 47 Nature Determined Environmental Fragility 48 Inappropriate Development Regimes 49 Lack of Mainstream Concern as Perceived by Communities 49 Uttaranchal SoE November 2004 Responses: Which Way Ahead? 50 H. State Environment Policy 51 Institutional arrangements 51 Issues in present arrangements 53 Clean Production & development 54 Decentralization 63 IV. LAND AND PEOPLE 65 A. Introduction 65 B. Geological Setting and Physiography 65 C. Drainage 69 D. Land Resources 72 E. Soils 73 F. Demographical details 74 Decadal Population growth 75 Sex Ratio 75 Population Density 76 Literacy 77 Remoteness and Isolation 77 G. Rural & Urban Population 77 H. Caste Stratification of Garhwalis and Kumaonis 78 Tribal communities 79 I. Localities in Uttaranchal 79 J. Livelihoods 82 K. Women of Uttaranchal 84 Increased workload on women – Case Study from Pindar Valley 84 L. -
Source of the Sacred Ganges with Shadow of the Mighty Shivling
SOURCE OF THE SACRED GANGES WITH SHADOW OF THE MIGHTY SHIVLING This trek and tour visits a remote and highly spectacular part of the Indian Himalaya. Garhwal, celebrated in Hindu mythology and religion is locally known as the ‘Abode of the Gods’. In this massif, beyond the Hindu shrine at Gangotri, the mighty Ganges River has its source. Emerging from a glacier, this great river rushes down to the plains in a torrential flurry. Our itinerary includes two short treks. The first trek is a warm up and takes us off the beaten track from the small village of Raithal to Dayara Bugyal “Nature's Own Gardens” and Bakaria Top for great panoramic views of the Garhwal Himalaya. We then move on to Gangotri where the trek starts from Gangotri Temple, dedicated to Mother Goddess Ganga on the bank of Bhagirathi River which is the main tributary of Ganga River. Winding through Bhojbasa, Gaumukh source of the Sacred Ganges, and continue trek to The massif overlooks the sprawling meadow of Tapovan at 4,463 meters, which is considered as one of the alpine meadows in India and is crisscrossed by several small streams and dotted with flowering plants. And where Shivaling and other mighty peaks are almost close enough to touch. We also visit the holy town of Haridwar where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills, Rishikesh on the banks of the Ganges located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, it is known as the 'Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas' and 'Yoga Capital of the World'. -
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GIRIVIHAR Kedar Taal (4750 m) Trek 2019 Region: Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand Maximum Elevation: 4920 mts Grade: Moderate to Difficult GIRIVIHAR has since its conception in 1964, been devoted to outdoor adventure activities like hiking, rock climbing and mountaineering. Adventure Activities inculcate courage, patience, determination, leadership, confidence, team spirit and cultivate a love for the environment and respect for nature. Girivihar is announcing its High Altitude trek to Kedar Taal, located in Gangotri region of Garwhal Himalayas. This trek is open for experienced trekkers and veterans. Just ensure that you are excited about the trip and are in good physical shape (comfortable walking for 6-8 hours in a day). However, it would be wise to discuss it with one of our Trek Leader before booking. Kedartal (also known as Shiva's lake) is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of 4,750 metres (15,580 ft) in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas in India. From Gangotri, the trek takes you through the gorge of the Kedar Ganga passing by the forest which slowly converts to bushes, then to grasses and then finally found only in sparse between rocks as you gain altitude very fast, since Gangotri itself is over 3000 meters from where you start your trek.The first campsite of Bhojkharak is already over tree line. Another 2 days of trek brings you to the ultimate setting of a serene lake surrounded by white snow cladded peaks giving you great views of Thalay Sagar and Bhrigupanth. The glacial lake of Kedar Tal is located in spectacular settings with the elegant peaks of Bhrigupanth and Thalaysagar making a perfect background. -
National Geographic Traveller INDIA 97 the Destination Uttarakhand
THE DESTINATION UTTARAKHAND The climb towards Mayali Pass, a 16,400-high crossing A HYMN connecting Bhilangana and Mandakini valleys, is a vision in white. It is the third mountain crossing on the challenging Auden’s Col trek that begins in Gangotri and ends at FOR THE Kedarnath, in Uttarakhand. NON- BELIEVER Lessons in belief and beauty on an arduous Himalayan trek across Auden’s Col in Uttarakhand TEXT & PHOTOGRAPHS BY NEELIMA VALLANGI MAY 2018 | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER INDIA 97 THE DESTINATION UttARAKHAND An aura of despair hung inside the quivering tent where six of us were huddled late in the afternoon. A snowstorm raged on outside, in a desolate glacial valley surrounded by Himalayan peaks. A few kilometers ahead of us, obscured by the blizzard, lay Auden’s Col, a daunting mountain pass deep in the hallowed mountains of Uttarakhand. Suddenly, one of our guides, Happy Negi, peeked into our tent, and offered hot halwa as prasad with a reassuring smile, unperturbed by the lashing snow and freezing winds. Our frayed nerves began to calm down; after all, these prayers had worked so well over the past six days. Last June six others and I were attempting to cross the col, an 18,000-foot saddle between the Gangotri and Jogin peaks that provides a rare passage from Gangotri to Kedarnath. Owing to Sunsets are stunning at The triangular peak the tough terrain and a long trudge across a crevasse-ridden the Kedarkhadak campsite of Thalay Sagar in Kedarganga valley. looms over Kedartal. glacier, few have attempted the trek to this pass after it was first crossed in 1939 by John Bicknell Auden, an English geologist and explorer then working with Geological Survey of India. -
Gangotri - Gomukh - Tapovan Trek 2015
Gangotri - Gomukh - Tapovan Trek 2015 The Holy River Ganges is the most sacred river in the Hindu religion and its source at Gomukh at the Gangotri glacier. The glacier measures about 30 kms long. The Gangotri glacier is surrounded by peaks belonging to the Gangotri Group of mountains, including some that pose a challenge to mountaineers, such as Shivling, Thalay Sagar, Meru, and Bhagirathi III. The glacier follows a North Westerly route located below Chaukhamba Mountain, the highest peak of the group. Gaumukh is one of the holiest places for Hindu pilgrims who come here to witness the birth of Mother Ganga. The trek takes one to Gomukh (cows mouth), the mythological source of the River Ganges, which is at the snout of the Gangotri glacier. Area: Garhwal Himalayas Duration: 09 Days Altitude: 4463 mts/14638 ft Grade: Moderate Season: May - June & Mid August – October Day 01: Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh In the morning take AC train from Delhi to Haridwar at 06:50 hrs. Arrival at Haridwar by 11:25 hrs and meet our guide, then drive to Rishikesh by car. Upon arrival at Rishikesh met our representative and check in to hotel. Evening free to explore the area. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Day 02: Rishikesh – Uttarkashi (185 kms/5-6 hrs) Morning after breakfast proceed for Uttarkashi (1150 mts), which takes 7-8 hrs drive. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Evening free to explore the surrounding by your own. Overnight stay at hotel. Uttarkashi is the principle town in the region. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering is situated here. -
Leader's Report
MT. THALAY SAGAR (6904 M / 22651 FT) EXPEDITION, 2008 ORGANISED BY : MOUNTAINEERS’ ASSOCIATION OF KRISHNANAGAR CHURCH ROAD, KRISHNAGAR-741101, NADIA, W.B. LEADER’S REPORT 1. Name of the Association : Mountaineers’ Association of Krishnanagar. 2. Name of expedition : Mt. Thalay Sagar (6904 MT./22651 FT.) Expedition, 2008. 3. Name of the Peak with height in metres and six figure co-ordinates : Thalay Sagar – 6904 mtr. / 22651 ft. - 30o 51’ 29” N / 78o 59’ 50” E. 4. Nominal roll of team : I. Shri Basanta Singha Roy – Leader of the expedition and climbed Mt. Thalay Sagar (6904 mtr.) II. Shri Asok Roy – Reached upto Camp-I (16000 ft.). III. Shri Ajoy Krishna Bhattacharya – He was the Equipment In-charge and reached upto Camp – II (17500 ft.). IV. Shri Subrata Brahma – He was the Photographer & Medical Officer of the expedition and reached upto Camp – II (17500 ft.). V. Shri Biswanath Saha - He reached upto Camp – II (17500 ft.). VI. Shri Tapan Roy – He was the Quarter Master and Manager of the expedition. He stayed at Base Camp. VII. Shri Bijay Sarkar – He reached upto Camp-I (16000 ft.). VIII. Shri Asim Kumar Mondal - He reached upto Camp-I ((16000 ft.). IX. Shri Ranjan Kumar – He stayed at Base Camp. 5. Liaison with local administration and other agencies (name, designation, address, phone No., e- mail ID). Assistance received or hurdles faced if any : We had informed the District Magistrate & Superintendent of Police of Uttarkashi District and the Principal of Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi about our mission. However, we received assistance from the Food Supply Department, Uttarkashi and the Divisional Forest Office, Uttarkashi. -
Dayara Resort
+91-9690418997 Dayara Resort https://www.indiamart.com/dayara-resort/ The Dayara Resort : British Colonial style with Garhwali and Himanchali elements the Cottages and Dormitories are. About Us The Dayara Resort : British Colonial style with Garhwali and Himanchali elements the Cottages and Dormitories are constructed with a minute eye of quality, comfort and beauty with open verandas windows and skylight brighten the rooms and allow an unhampered view of snow-capped Shrikanth Peak and Draupiadi Ka Danda. Each cottage have its own private and landscaped scenic beauty. Dayara Resort is the perfect starting point for outdoor activities and relaxation, combined with adventure. Chardham Yatra 2011 ! four abodes of God in India Char Dham yatra is one of the most famed spiritual journeys of Hinduism. Nestling in the lofty peaks are the four most holy pilgrimages of India -Yamunotri, Gangotri, Sri Kedarnathji and Sri Badrinathji, collectively referred to as the Char Dham yatra(four pilgrimage centres) of Hinduism. Every year a lot of people visit these Chardham Yatra. Chardham can be split into Char that means four and dham meaning destinations. For centuries, saints and pilgrims, in their search for the divine, have walked these mystical vales known in ancient Hindu scriptures as 'Kedarkhand' If the scriptures of Hindu Religion are to be believed, the holy centres of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath - collectively called the Chardham Yatra Packages (meaning four sacred spots) - are the most sacred of all pilgrimages. Undertaking -
Witnessing Change
WWF-India WWF-India is one of India’s largest conservation organization. Its mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment, which it addresses through its work in biodiversity conservation and reduction of humanity’s ecological footprint. WWF-India engages multiple stakeholders in an inter-disciplinary approach to address the issues pertaining to mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change. The focus of the Climate Change and Energy programme is to contextualize climate change in the framework of inclusive development, incorporating the climate resilience built within it. WITNESSING CHANGE: Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, Ranchi BIT, Mesra, Ranchi is a "Deemed University" offering programmes and undertaking GLACIERS IN THE INDIAN HIMALAYAS research in diverse fields including Engineering & Technology, Applied Sciences (Environmental Sciences and Glaciology etc.), Remote Sensing, Computer Applications, and Biotechnology. The Jaipur Extension Centre of BIT, Mesra has Remote Sensing Division which has been involved since 2006, in studying and monitoring few Himalayan glaciers to understand the climate change impact on the glacier fluctuations as well on the fresh water reserve in the Himalayas. The contents of this report may be used by any one providing proper acknowledgement to WWF and BIT. The information contained herein has been obtained from sources and from analysis, which the authors believe to be reliable. All opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and are based on the author’s judgment at the time of publishing this report. The authors and any one associated with the report are not liable for any unintended errors or omissions, opinions expressed herein. -
47229-001: Restoration Work of Pauri District, Uttarakhand
Initial Environmental Examination Project Number: 47229-001 December 2014 IND: Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project Submitted by Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project (Roads & Bridges), Government of Uttarakhand, Dehardun This report has been submitted to ADB by the Program Implementation Unit, Uttarkhand Emergency Assistance Project (R&B), Government of Uttarakhand, Dehradun and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. Initial Environmental Examination September 2014 India: Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project Restoration work of Pauri district, Uttarakhand 1. Buwakhal-Pauri-Devprayag-Gaja-Jajal (Package no:UEAP/PWD/c35) 2. Kanda-Sumari-Bugani Road (Package no: UEAP/ PWD/c40) 3. Pathradakhal Gaitichera (Package no: UEAP/PWD/c42) Prepared by State Disaster Management Authority, Government of Uttarakhand, for the Asian Development Bank. ABBREVIATIONS ADB - Asian Development Bank ASI - Archeological Survey of India BOQ - Bill of Quantity CTE - Consent to Establish CTO - Consent to Operate DFO - Divisional Forest Officer DSC - Design and Supervision Consultancy DOT - Department of Tourism CPCB - Central Pollution Control Board EA - Executing Agency EAC - Expert Appraisal Committee EARF - Environment Assessment and Review Framework EC - Environmental Clearance EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment EMMP - Environment Management and Monitoring Plan EMP - Environment Management Plan GMVN Gharwal Mandal Vikas Nigam GoI - Government of -
NCHG-Abstract Vol
ABSTRACT VOLUME NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HIMALAYAN GLACIOLOGY (NCHG-2014) 30-31 OCTOBER, 2014 AT HOTEL PETERHOFF, SHIMLA HIMACHAL PRADESH, INDIA. ORGANISED & HOSTED BY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH BOARD, (DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI & H.P. STATE CENTRE ON CLIMATE CHANGE (STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT) SHIMLA, H.P. ORGANISING COMMITTEE Dr. Anil Kulkarni, IISc, Bangalore Dr. TK Chandrasekar, SERB, New Delhi Dr. A. Ganju, SASE, Chandigarh Prof. A L. Ramanathan, JNU, New Delhi Prof. H.C.Nainwal, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Uttarakhand) Dr. Navin Juyal, PRL, Ahmedabad Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (J&K) Dr. D.P. Dobhal, WIHG, Dehra Dun Shri. Rasik Ravindra, MoES, New Delhi Shri. Arun Chaturvedi, GSI, Lucknow Dr. Ajai, SAC, Ahmedabad Dr. S. S. Negi IFS, State Council for Science Technology and Environment, Shimla, HP. CONVENORS Dr. P. Sanjeeva Rao, DST/SERB, New Delhi. & Dr. S. S. Randhawa, State Council for Science Technology and Environment, Shimla. LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE Dr. H. K. Gupta IFS Mrs. Kalpna Negi Sh. Kamraja Kaisth Mrs. Priyanka Sharma Dr. R.S. Thapa Sh. Ramesh Kumar Dr. Bhanu Neopaney Dr. Brijesh Saklani Dr. Suresh C. Attri Sh. Vikas Chandel Dr. Aparna Sharma Sh. Krishan Kumar Dr. Neena Thakur Sh. Manoj Thakur Sh. Umesh Pathania Ms. Shubra Randhawa Sh. Maneet Verma Mrs. Pooja Rana Sh. Gopal Jain Sh. Arvind Bhardwaj Sh. Suriender Deol Sh. Ishant Rai Sh. Manoj Kaul Sh. Rahul Verma Sh. Prem Lal Sh. Rajneesh Sharma LIST CONTENTS TECHNICAL SESSION – I: MONITORING, MAPPING AND INVENTORY OF HIMALAYAN GLACIERS S.No. Abstract Title Author’s Name Page No. -
Application of Destination Discontinuity Model Through Competency Mapping in Uttarakashi and Chamoli District of Uttarakhand
International Journal of Advanced Research in Commerce, Management & Social Science (IJARCMSS) 215 ISSN : 2581-7930, General Impact Factor : 0.9063, Volume 02, No. 02, April - June, 2019, pp 215-222 APPLICATION OF DESTINATION DISCONTINUITY MODEL THROUGH COMPETENCY MAPPING IN UTTARAKASHI AND CHAMOLI DISTRICT OF UTTARAKHAND Gaurav Rana Neeti Nagar Abstract The Great Himalayan Range in the region of India and Nepal is a prime tourist region as it keeps on wooing lakhs of tourist in the Himalayan states situated between India and Nepal. The most important reason behind this is, its world-class attribute, therefore, most of the tourist as well as excursionist come here for many types of tourism whether it is Medical, Yoga, Spa, Adventure, Religion, Buddhist or Hindu pilgrimage purpose. Therefore, tourism here is a major source of employment opportunity not only because it has both backward and forward linkage but also for its easiness to operate in rural as well as in far remote domain which also make it more interesting topic to research among researchers and scholars. Here we have opted for Uttarakhand as it provides above mentioned various types of tourism which made it as one the most attractive region for tourism not only in complete Himalayan Region but also throughout World. Uttarakhand is a hill state with beautiful flora and fauna as well as with important pilgrimage spot which attracts tourist round the year. There are many incidences of man-made as well as natural calamities which took many lives and now all these activities are leading to a decrease in the magnetism of Uttrakhand among other States in Himalayan region. -
Classification of the Himalaya
Classification of the Himalaya COMPILED BY H. ADAMS CARTER This study aims to classify the different groups of the Himalaya from its eastern end westward through the peaks of Garhwal (Uttar Pradesh) in India. Wherever data have been available, it gives a listing of all peaks above 6500 meters (21,326 feet) and all officially named peaks between 6000 meters (19,685 feet) and 6500 meters with altitudes and coordinates. In some ranges, where peaks are lower, some unnamed peaks in the second category have been included. The Nepalese section depends almost entirely on the outstanding work done by Dr. Harka Gurung and Dr. Ram Krishna Shrestha. These two Nepalese scholars put together an inventory of all Nepalese peaks above 6000 meters with the latest altitudes, corrected names and coordinates. They used primarily the Survey of India topographic sheets at a scale of an inch to a mile (1:63,360). They also used maps ar 1:50,000 prepared for the Sino-Nepalese Boundary Agreement of 1979. For the Indian regions, extensive use was made of three maps published by the Schweizerische Stiftung fur Alpine Forschungen (Swiss Foundation for Al- pine Research) of Sikkim, Garhwal East and Garhwal West. Harish Kapadia and Dhiran Toolsides in particular gave great assistance by checking Indian data against further information available to them. Colonel Lakshmi Pati Shanna made valuable suggestions. Dr. Shi Yafeng also helped by providing an excel- lent Chinese map of the Everest region. In all sections, the Japanese Mountain- eering Maps of the World proved indispensable. Dr. Zbigniew Kowalewski had made fine studies, which are reflected here.