DEHRADUN, Feb. 16 -- There is tremendous enthusiasm among the villagers of Mukhaba and Harsil over the proposed winter visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 27 to Mukhaba village, the home of Maa Ganga. Modi is expected to visit Mukhaba and Harsil for an overnight stay.
The Prime Minister's visit and his stay there finds a visible excitement among locals who believe that the visit will further promote tourism and pilgrimage in Uttarkashi.
Although this area needs no introduction, the arrival of the Prime Minister is expected to increase the number of tourists and devotees here. Mukhaba, the winter abode of Mother Ganga along with Harsil are known for abundant natural beauty and also for apple cultivation. Mukhaba is also gaini...