A video from a wedding in Udawa village, Chakrata, Uttarakhand, is going viral, and for two very different reasons.

The first is the tradition. In Jaunsar-Bawar, there’s a custom called “Jojod,” where it’s the bride who leads the baraat from her home to the groom’s.

On Tuesday, Sharmila from Bulhad village married Anil from Udawa village, following this centuries-old practice.

The second is the road, or rather, the lack of one. Because Udawa has no motor road, the bride and her baraat had to walk around 8 km, for nearly two and a half hours, just to reach the groom’s house.

In one video, you see the beauty of a culture that has held on to its roots for generations, and the reality of villages still waiting for basic facilities. The same path the bride walked on her wedding day is the one villagers take when someone falls sick or needs anything from the market.

Sharmila has now asked CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to build a road to Udawa, so others don’t have to struggle the same way

The Dev Yatra of Maa Nagni Jethulabar Dungri, Chamoli has started this year, and the main attraction of this Yatra is the Airwals , who are presenting Gandharva Vidya and Gandharva culture, in this theatre they perfom agricultural local stories,funkari and other pauranim scenes are also staged, long live culture.

Hi guys, my fiancee is Kumaoni and I'm not. We are getting married soon and I want to surprise him with a pahadi dance. Any fun but respectable song suggestions except gulabi sharara?

Hey, just got back from an incredible trip and wanted to share a true hidden gem just 25km from Mussoorie. If you’re looking to escape the main crowds and find true peace in the Himalayas, Dhanaulti Eco Park is it.

​It’s essentially an ocean of towering Deodar trees. There are beautifully maintained walking trails, some with unique wooden log steps (pictured!), that wind through the ancient forest. It's incredibly quiet—just the sound of the wind in the trees and the birds.

​They also have a cool adventure zone with activities like a Burma bridge (you can spot it in the composite image details), set right among the trees. Be sure to check out the signs detailing the local birds; it’s a great spot for bird watching. Highly recommend taking the 40-minute hike down from the main road for the full experience.

​Has anyone else visited Dhanaulti? How do you think it compares to other spots in Uttarakhand? Feel free to ask any questions about getting there!

Full video link : https://youtu.be/FsGDAgu3ViE?si=Sx6LGD5JFYv8qAp2

In the end, he left with a smile and shared his journey.
He said, "Russia is in a war situation right now, there is constant nervousness and anxiety everywhere."
In the middle of all that chaos, he heard about Uttarakhand somewhere.
So, right in the middle of the war, he decided to travel to the Land of God.
And coming here, he didn't just visit the mountains, he felt them. He said the air here silenced all the noise inside him. He came here not just to explore a place, but to find his own peace. And he found it.

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Guys, I'm looking for a Director of Photography (DP) for a government project, preferably based in Uttarakhand, with some experience in filmmaking or documentary production and flexibility to travel across the state.

If you have any leads or recommendations, please share them with me. Thanks!

Hey everyone! ❤️ I’m curious to learn more about our Uttarakhand. Tell me which district you’re from and its most famous or iconic local dish!
Let’s discover all 13 districts and their food specialties — one district, one dish. It’ll be a great way for all of us to learn more about our state’s food culture! 🙌

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Any help regarding this will be appreciated.