Uttarakhand

Premchand Sharma won the Padma Shri for bringing a pomegranate farming revolution to the mountains of Uttarakhand. This is his incredible story

Vikrant Thapli is a government contractor who, this year, opened Mitho Thakali, a restaurant in Uttarakhand that aims to offer a true taste of Nepal beyond momos and chowmein, and has been inspired by his family’s heritage.

Sambit Dattachaudhuri and Disha Kapkoti left their city lives to run The Doi Homestay in a remote mountain village in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Nestled amidst a fruit orchard, the homestay is perfect for those seeking an escape from city life.

Anshul Jubli, the 27-year-old professional athlete from Uttarakhand, is on the cusp of becoming the second Indian-born MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter to earn a contract with the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).

Sunita and Amarjeet quit their city lives to move to Landour, Uttarakhand and run 'La Villa Bethany', a rustic and beautiful homestay that features sustainability, lavish views and warm hospitality.

Dr R Meenakshi Sundaram is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Uttarakhand cadre who has implemented various schemes to help the local farmers and agriculturists.

Sheeba Sen and her NGO Alaap are aiming to uplift rural India and conserve the environment with their revenue model, while off-setting the carbon footrprint of giant corporations. Here’s how

Babita Rawat, a farmer from Uttarakhand, is an award-winning farmer who has been reaping success with mushroom farming, alongside growing tomato, okra, and more on her farm.

Nestled among the foothills of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, The Retreat is a guesthouse that was made by a German who escaped Germany after a failed assassination attempt of Adolf Hitler.

Built with hempcrete by Namrata Kandwal and Gaurav Dixit, this eco-friendly homestay in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, is a first for India.