Almora
Wood villas: Uttarakhand mountain retreats with stunning views
With the Uttarakhand government promoting Homestay Tourism in the High Himalayan Zone, a new breed of ecologically conscious chalet and wood villa developers are becoming gamechangers for the state’s tourism. And a ‘millennial’ Kumaoni is taking the lead in changing perceptions.
‘I want to help preserve Uttarakhand culture through my songs’
Girish Jeena, the man behind the viral ‘Gulabi sharara’ song from Uttarakhand, talks to us about his journey, the unexpected fame, and the personal stories behind his popular songs.
Copperware losing sheen for Tamtas of Almora
Tamta bazaar of Almora in Uttarakhand, the once-thriving marketplace and a vibrant hub of coppersmiths, now stands in desolation as the artisans struggle to compete with machine-made products.