Gagar in Ramgarh

 Gagar in Ramgarh is another picturesque spot in the Kumaon hills, about seven thousand feet above sea levels. It is a very quiet secluded village but with a fantastic view of the Himalayas especially Nanda devi. One finds a lot of solitude here and if one is  quiet and pays attention to the sights and sounds surrounding us, one can hear the roaring of the wind and the whisper of the leaves. The area is surrounded by dense forests of deodar trees and one can peep down into a large number of valleys beneath. There is a small beautiful hill top Shiva temple whose bright orange top stands out amidst the green cover. This spot was made famous by Shekhar Kapoor when he shot his film Masoom and the song, Do nena aur ek kahani is shot here. After the portion of the song with Shaban Azami putting her two daughters to bed is over, the camera them moves to a shot of Jugal Hansraj and Supriya Pathak and both walk down the steps of the Gagar Shiva temple. Then the camera gives a shot of the thick forests, the Himalayas and the Nanda devi peak. The area is also surrounded by a large number or orchards.We stopped on the way and purchased some local wares made by a local artisans who had made beautiful bird houses and artifact's with the pine fruits available in the Jungles. A memorable spot and a place where one can admire nature and thank God for bestowing such beauty to our earth.