 Since time immemorial, the mighty Himalayas have been revered as the abode of divinity. Hundreds of places of worship dot the Himalayan foothills and the lofty ice clad peaks. Most of these shrines are very closely associated with the epics that form the backbone of Indian culture and ethos. The range of Himalayas cradled lots of holy places that are visited throughout the year.
Some of the important temples in this range can be named as follows:
Badrinath, Joshi Mutt, Kedarnath, Rishikesh which can be called as the gateway to the Himalayas, Kailash can be called as the call of Tibet, Amarnath, Salagraama, etc.
(Last Updated on : 05/01/2015)
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