The crisp morning air at 10,000 feet carries the rhythmic sound of temple bells along with the scent of wild pine. To your left, snow-capped Himalayan peaks reflect the first golden light of dawn; to your right, a glacial river carves its way through emerald valleys. This is not a scene from a fantasy novel—it is a typical morning in Uttarakhand, India’s cherished "Land of the Gods" (Devbhumi)....
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