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Sitlakhet - Wonderland Of Uttaranchal

I am wondered that we have such beautiful places in India. My fresh tour to Sitlakhet was amazing. This is the quite place for vacation spread in a small area. Basically, it is a small village having green surroundings. The Forest Rest House is the best accommodation available in this town. However, some hotels and lodgings are also available but you might face difficulty to get a room in peak season. State government always tried to restrict the visitors to this place because it is the most beautiful and charming location of Uttaranchal.  The view from the corridor or the balcony of the rest house is breath-taking. The astonishing snow range visible from the room is a different experience. http://daaju.com/sitlakhet-a-place-to-disconnect-and-reconnect-with-nature/ Sitlakhet is a quaint Indian tourist place away from the hustle cities. This town comes under the  Almora district with less population. It is one of the secret tourist places of India and very fewer peop...

Didihat - Hill Station and Business Hub of Uttarakhand

Exhausted of all regular destinations for tourism, destination tiredness had set in and I was investigating an escape from scorching heat and moistness of sultry plains of my town. Then I heard to Didihat the rich flora a mountain retreat of Uttarakhand. It offering scenic views of valley surrounded by attractive points. This town is a pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar a place added to char Dham. Some Himalaya peaks including Panchachuli are the key attractions here. This Indian tourist place is also a small business hub for Uttarakhand as few traders have coffee and tea plantation in Didihat. https://www.nativeplanet.com/     The name of the town is inspired by the Kumauni word “Dand” which means the small hammock. The downwards valley is known as Haat Halley that is very fertile as well. Didihat is located in the Pithoragarh region of Uttarakhand at 1725 meters from the sea level.  Reason to Visit Didihat The town is having a historical backgroun...

Har Ki Doon - Hill Station of Uttarakhand

The heat outside is pathetic and I always search for the destination where I can spend quality time especially when its holiday mood. Today I have a breathtakingly known destination Har Ki Doon also known as Har Ki Dun. It is basically a cradle shaped valley located at an altitude of 3566 mts. However, you should reach Govind Ballah Pant National park to reach Dun. This remote destination is offering spectacular views of amazing valleys that are not explored to the world yet. https://indiahikes.com/trek-update-har-ki-dun-december-open/ Garhwal Himalayas don’t require any introduction as the world. Har Ki Doon is also in the Garhwal region attracting trekking lovers throughout the year. However, winter is a challenge for visitors here but still, people are reaching at intervals for their adventure or vacations. From December to March the whole valley is covered with snow. Though valleys in Garhwal are also famous for its scenic beauty many people are reaching here for natu...

Jeolikot - Hill Station of Uttarakhand

Jeolikot is the untouched jewel of Uttarakhand located in the Nainital region. It is also known as Jiolikot a gateway to Naini lake. This hill station is properly connected through road and NH87 is the highway to reach here. Nainital is only 17 km away from this picturesque town. It is popular among nature lovers, especially for floriculture and butterfly loving people. The peasant climate and less crowd is the best thing at this beautiful Indian tourist place. https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/destination/jeolikot/ History Jeolikot town sings unnoticed tales of its royal past as travelers can see numerous Victorian-style hugs and bungalows and boneyards dotted around the border of the town. The 2 well-known cottages are House of Warwick Sahib who was the retired major of the British army and the one belongs to the lady of Napoleon Bonaparte. The town is beautiful that many British army men use to stay here for some period. Activities in Jeolikot Butterfly Catching: ...

Mukteshwar - The Apple Country

Mukteshwar is the pleasing spot at an elevation of 2,285 meters above sea the level in Nainital region of Uttarakhand. The town got its name from 350 years old shrine Mukteshwar where the deity is Lord Shiva. The highest peak on which Mukteshwar shrine stands is offering astounding and spectacular views of the magnificent Himalayan range. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHvgi5L-JFQ History Previously town was named 'Muktesar' as quoted in Jim Corbett’s book “The Temple Tiger.” It became popular by its present name from 1947. The town was established by Britishers as a research and education center (IVRI) in 1893. Surrounded with Kumaon hills the town is bounded by fruit plantations and coniferous forestry. https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/destination/mukteshwar/ Mythology of Town As per a Hindu epic, Lord Shiva had a ferocious battle with a demon, when the demon was destroyed Lord Shiva gifted him the Mukti (boon of immortality). The place was renamed to ‘...

Dhanaulti - Secret Hill Station of Uttarakhand

Summer holidays and hill station destination is always first choice for people. One of the secret peak points known as Dhanaulti is our target of the day. This tehsil of Uttarakhand is just 24 km distant from Mussoorie another best hill station of India. Chamba is only 31 km far so overall you can enjoy complete two months’ holidays if you have planned to visit Dhanaulti. The altitude of such town is 2286 m and famous for its quiet environs alpine forests of Rhododendron, Deodar and Oak. Climate: As its hill station summer, will be best period to visit, though the climate conditions in summer are pleasant compared to other tourism destinations. The temperature between 30 °C to 35.5 °C in summer and in winter its between 7 °C and -1 °C. Attraction in Dhanaulti: ECO-Park: The key attraction of Dhanaulti, though there are two eco parks in the town named as "Amber" and "Dhara". If you mix them, it will become Amber Dhara which means ro...