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Pindari Glacier - Haven of Uttarakhand

If given the opportunity to embark on a journey to a glacier, the prospect of exploring the Pindari Glacier is truly exhilarating. With a length of 32 kilometers and a width of 1.5 kilometers, it stands out as one of the easily accessible glaciers. The entire expedition spans approximately 82 kilometers, offering a week-long adventure filled with excitement and challenging terrains. Situated in the Kumaon region's Bageshwar city at an altitude of 3350 meters, the Pindari Glacier trek is a remarkable experience. The trek is graded as moderate, encompassing dangerous routes that add a special thrill to the journey. Commencing from Loharkhet, the trail takes you through stunning landscapes, making the trek a memorable exploration. To fully appreciate the beauty of the Pindari Glacier, the ideal time for a visit is from April to November. This Indian tourist destination promises a unique blend of natural wonders, providing an immersive experience for those seeking adventure and the cha...

Pantnagar - Town of Uttarakhand

Like other states of India Uttarakhand is also famous for its beauty. One of the prime destinations Pantnagar is our target of the day. This amazing town is located at Uttarakhand under Udham Singh District. The best part is you can visit Nainital , Kashipur, Kiccha, Rudrapur, and Haldwani once you reach Pantnagar as these are the surrounded cities. This town is known to the world for its first agricultural university in the nation. It was established on 17 th Nov 1960 and was named Uttar Pradesh Agricultural University in the initial period. At present, it is known as GBPUAT (Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology). The town is also recognized for big industries like Tata motor, Bajaj, HP, Britannia, HCL, Voltas, Nestle, Schneider Electric, Dabur, Vedanta as they big plants in this town. Few Facts about Pantnagar Till November 2000 the town was in Uttar Pradesh State. On 9 th Nov 2000, it became the part of Uttarakhand that is full of natural beauty de...

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...

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 ‘...

Rajaji National Park Travel Guide: Safari, Timings, Entry Fee & How to Reach

If you love wildlife, forests, and a little bit of adventure, Rajaji National Park is the perfect destination. Located in the beautiful state of Uttarakhand , this national park is famous for its rich wildlife, dense forests, and thrilling jungle safaris. From spotting majestic elephants to enjoying peaceful birdwatching, Rajaji National Park offers a perfect getaway for nature lovers. Opening Dates and Entry Fee Rajaji National Park remains open for visitors from 15th November to 15th June every year. During the monsoon season, the park stays closed because heavy rains make the forest roads difficult to travel. The best time to visit the park is winter. During this period, animals are more active and often come out into open areas, making wildlife sightings easier. During summer, the jungle becomes quite hot, and animals tend to stay hidden deep inside the forest. So while you might enjoy the scenery, spotting wildlife becomes a bit more challenging. Entry Fee Indian Citizens: ₹7...

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...

Masuri - Hill Station of Uttaranchal

India isn’t just a country—it’s basically a full-time travel influencer 😄 From beaches to deserts to snow-covered peaks, it has everything. And right up there on the “wow, nature really showed off here” list is Mussoorie —also lovingly (and confusingly) called Masuri by some.   🌄 Mussoorie: Where Even Your Stress Takes a Vacation With a cozy population of around 47,699, Mussoorie is that chill hill station where clouds casually walk past you like they own the place. While India has no shortage of hill stations—looking at you Nainital and Dehradun —Mussoorie is the overachiever that said, “Let me add extra beauty just for fun.” Once you arrive, be prepared. Your phone storage will suffer. Your Instagram will thrive. 🚆 Getting There (Without Getting Lost… Hopefully) Let’s keep it simple: By Train: Nearest station is Dehradun Railway Station (aka DDN). It’s about 34 km away—not 1 km unless you’ve discovered teleportation. By Air: Fly into Jolly Grant Airport , around 24 km...

Lansdowne - Hill Station of Uttarakhand

--> A place to relax is important now as holidays are near. Lots of festivals are closer too so if you have the plan to visit any place, then we can help you here. One of the best Indian tourist places is Lansdowne a well-known hill station of Uttarakhand. History of Lansdowne: This heaven place is previous recognized as ‘Kaludanda’. However, local people still call it as Kaludanda so don’t get confused about the spot if you face direct interaction with localizes. The meaning of Lansdowne and Kaludanda is a black hill. It was renamed after the British Viceroy Lansdowne managed the state during 1888 and 1894.  The first brigade of Garhwal Rifles was established here on 5th November 1887. It was migrated from another tourism place Almora to beautiful land, Lansdowne. Later it was established as a cantonment and the training center for recruitments of Garhwal Rifles. Presently this town is administration part of the same brigade for the Indian Army. Here you...

Munsiyari - Hill Station of Uttarakhand

Traveling to different places is my hobby, though I am surprised that we Indian always prefer to go abroad or diverse places on holidays. There are countless locations and tourist destinations that are best among world and we are not aware of those places. I am talking about the locations of India. My effort is to introduce the places that are not known or less identified by the people to visit. Today my target of the day is Munsiyari that is the small town of Uttaranchal. Images of wonder destination is enough to make the spot special and first choice for vacation. I suggest you to view the amazing images of Munsiyari before selecting this place as your favorite destination. I will provide the list of spots and will guide you about the importance of this place, but before describing please go through the images provided by different viewers on google and dissimilar sources. Now as you have seen the images of Munsiyari, I am going to describe few vital ...