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Hill Stations Of

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Hill Stations Of UTTARAKHAND

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Kausani – The Panoramic Crown

providing a pleasant break from the chaos of city life. Kausani is located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand and is a piece of heaven for nature lovers, photographers, trekkers, backpackers, and honeymoon couples, because of the wonderful panoramic views of snow-capped peaks including Nanda Devi and Panchachuli.Summers in Kausani are cool and fun, but nothing beats the allure of Kausani in the winter when it comes to stunning snowfall. Apart from this, one can also enjoy the age-old Kathgodam which the nearest railway station from Kausani.

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Did you know?

• Kausani is also known as 'Switzerland of India',

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• Masoorieis also known as 'Queen of the Hills',

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• Uttarakhand is often referred to as the "Devbhumi" (literally "Land of the Gods")

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• Nainital has turned 180 Years Old on 18-11-2021. Nainital is said to have been discovered by a British merchant Peter Baren on November 18, 1839.18

• The name Rishikesh comes from Lord Hrishikesha, Lord of Senses.

• Rishikesh has grown into the World’s Yoga Capital

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Masoori

Mussoorie, also known as Queen of the Hills, is among the most popular hill stations of the country. A Britisher, Captain Frederick Young, accompanied by an official named FJ Shore, had climbed up the hill from the Doon valley in 1827 and found this ridge offering great views and a salubrious climate. This visit laid the foundation for this grand hill station. A captivating paradise for leisure travellers and honeymooners, it is a perfect summer resort. Located on a 15-km-long horseshoe ridge with the grand Himalayas as a backdrop, Mussoorie spreads across at a height of 2,000 m above sea level. From this vantage point, it offers scenic views of Himalayas peaks in Western Garhwal. Many famous personalities have made Mussoorie their home – most notable being authors Ruskin Bond and Bill Aitken. Filmstar Victor Banerjee resides in Mussoorie while deceased filmstar Tom Alter was born and brought up here. In the 1960s filmstar Prem Nath had his house here while the son of Dev Anand studied in Woodstock school. Cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni are frequent visitors to this hill resort.

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Peora – The Fruit Bowl of Uttarakhand

Peora is one such small Kumauni hamlet with traditional tiled-roof village huts sparsely scattered on the slopes of its contoured valleys, surrounded by dense pine forests One can experience the untampered nature. Nature enthusiasts, bird lovers & photographers will find enough to feast their eyes on, from the colors of the Blue Magpie, to countryside village walks through colorful pine forests, to the fascinating night sky with myriad stars and lights of the Almora town across the valleyPeora is good for a visit all round the year. In the summer, the days are warm and mornings & evenings pleasant, making it an ideal place to escape the city heat and the crowds of popular hill stations. Winters are typically cold and September to March is the best time to soak in the views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks. It snows but not in every winter. Monsoon season paints the valley and the forests a lush green, and the smell of fresh wet earth dominates the air, making it a delight to spend time in this quaint hamlet

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Rishikesh

Rishikesh is the gateway to Garhwal Himalayas,Apart from being a healing and rejuvenating land, Rishikesh is the place for backpacking, Himalayan trekking, white water rafting, and others. Thus, by using the right set of attractions, you can create a diverse spectrum of vacations in Rishikesh Rishikesh’s history starts from the legendary city of Kedarkhand where Lord Rama meditated for salvation after killing King Ravana. A bridge located across the river is said to be built by Lakshman for crossing the river. From an ancient time, Rishikesh was a pilgrimage site with numerous temples and the legendary Lakshman Jhula (bridge). In the past few decades, Yoga and meditation have taken a stance to create a holistic experience beyond Hinduism. After the Beatles’ visit in 1968 and the White Album, Rishikesh rose to an international standard.

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Mori

Straddling the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, Mori, and the hamlets around, make for a pleasant cultural retreat and a perfect get-away-from-it-all holiday. Enjoy the serenity, and some fantastic views of the sylvan surrounds. Of late, Mori has become a very popular destination for those seeking the unique thrills of whitewater rafting. Mori is also ideal for trekking, camping and birding, besides boasting plenty of floras to make nature walks enjoyable. Nestled amid the Himalayas, Mori lies in the Tons Valley, to the northwest of Garhwal, in Uttarakhand. It is situated at an altitude of 3770ft (1150m). The River Tons has its source towards the peak of Bandarpoonch (20,720ft, 6315m). While both the Pandavas and Kauravas held sway here, Mori’s residents, uniquely, are adherents of the Kauravas, the famous anti-heroes of the Mahabharata (who follow polygamy). Some also claim to be descendants of the Pandavas. Legend has it that Tons (called the Tamas in ancient times) was formed by the tears of the local folk weeping over the Kauravas’ defeat to the Pandavas in the great epic. .

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Nanital

Nainital is famous for the Naini Lake where it is believed that Lord Shiva performed his tandava. The Naini peak or the China peak is the highest in Nainital with a height of 2611mts. Some of the other places of tourist interest are the Mall, now known as the Govind Ballabh Pant Marg. You can find restaurants, offices and hotels all located in the Mall. Nainital Zoo is a very important tourist spot where you can find rare species of snow leopard, steppe eagle and the Himalayan black bear. The Governor House of the Raj Bhavan with its sprawling gardens is one of the few Raj Bhavnas open for public viewing. Nainital’s latest attraction is the Eco Cave Garden where your children can learn about ecosphere.Nainital enjoys a temperate climate with the maximum reaching 27 degree C and the minimum at 10 C. Nainital is about 22 km from Soulitude in the Himalayas. It takes around 35-40 min to reach there.

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