the Nanda Devi fairs started in Kumaon during the reign of the King Kalyan Chand in the 16th century. A three-day fair is held at Kot Ki Mai or Kot Bhramari Devi. The fair at Saneti comes every second year. Both these fairs are rich in folk expressions, and many village products are brought for sale. Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra 2014 The Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra 2014 started from 18 August 2014 and went up to 6 September 2014. The Yatra's total distance covered approximately 290 km. The 230 km distance was covered by foot or by trekking route and the rest 60 km was covered by the bus transport. Before the present Yatra of Nanda Raj Jat Yatra, the trip was held in the year 2000, and it is one of the biggest trips of Uttarakhand. The Main things of Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is the distance covered on foot. So it is considered a very holy Trip. Many Tourists from various parts of India and from abroad have come to join the holy Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra. Transportation By air: To attend Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra, one has to first reach Chamoli. The closest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, 221 kilometers away. By rail: The closest railway station is located at Rishikesh. By road: Chamoli is connected with Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, Rishikesh, and Almora. Lodging: There are many small towns and villages (namely: Kulsari, Tharali, Deval, Mundoli, Lohajung pass) those offer stay during Raj Jat Yatra. Tharali is the biggest town among these. It is a tehsil headquarters. During Raj Jat Yatra, district administration of Chamoli also provides tents to tourists after a certain location (usually on higher altitude location after village Wan). Books Aitken, Bill. (reprinted 1994). The Nanda Devi Affair, Penguin Books India. Alter, Stephen – Becoming A Mountain. References External links Nanda Devi Temple at Almora Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra 2014 Date & Schedule Nanda Devi Raj Jat Video 2014, sample video Festivals in Uttarakhand Culture of Uttarakhand