Gemini Inn, Bhowali

Gemini Inn is situated in Bhowali Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand, called’’ abode of the gods’’(Devbhumi),is home to some of the holiest Hindu shrines and for more than a thousand years, pilgrims have been visiting the region in the hope of salvation and purification. Gangotri and Yamunotri the sources of the Ganga and Yamuna fall in the upper reaches of the state. These together with Badrinath(dedicated to Vishnu) and Kedarnath(dedicated to Shiva) form the Chardham of Uttarakhand,one of Hinduisms most spiritually auspicious pilgrimage circuits. Rishikesh near Haridwar is known as the pre-eminent Yoga centre of India while Hemkund Saheb is of special significance of Sikhs. In addition, the state has an abundance of temples and shrines, many dedicated to local deities or manifestations of Shiva and Durga, references to many of which can be found in Hindu scriptures and legends. The architecture of most of these temples is typical of the region and slightly different from other parts of India. The ancient temples at Jageshwar are prominent for their distinct architectural features.