Uttarakhand's scenic yet challenging terrain saw a tragedy, following a devastating bus accident that saw a passenger vehicle plunge into the fast-flowing Alaknanda River near Gholthir in the Rudraprayag district.

Army veteran and pilot Rajveer Singh Chauhan was among seven killed in the Kedarnath helicopter crash. He had recently become a father of twins.

Discover the hidden gems of Uttarakhand beyond the usual tourist spots—from the floral paradise of Valley of Flowers to the spiritual heights of Tungnath and the colonial charm of Abbott Mount.