The north Indian state of ‘Uttarakhand’, is renowned for its ‘picturesque beauty’. Now, one of the most popular tourist spot in this state, is a city known as ‘Dehradun’, which is renowned for its beauty as...
Listing the top ten hill destinations for winters in India is a tough one. With over 200 popular and lesser known destinations, you are spoilt for choice. Snowfall in the Himalayan states is definitely a big reason for travel junkies to visit in...
‘A cantonment’ is what a scenic hill station known as Chakrata in Uttarakhand was during the British Raj. This quaint town is elevated at an altitude of 2,118 above sea level. Furthermore, it is situated between the Tons and Yamuna...
India boasts of more than 200 hill stations which are holiday retreats and tourist havens. Not surprisingly, there are a few ‘spooky’ ones which emit ‘eerie vibes’. Here is presenting four ‘Spooky Hill...
“1700 meters above sea level” is the altitude at which Khirsu, a quaint hill station in Uttarakhand is located at.Situated in the Pauri Garhwall district, it is renowned for its beautiful landscape which comprises of beautiful Deodar...
Among the many picturesque hill stations in available India, Mussoorie located in Uttarakhand in the Dehradun district is extremely popular with tourists. Now, the major reason for this popularity being the beautiful landscape which surrounds...
It was due to a performance by the Beatles in “Rishikesh” during the 1960’s at the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, that this pious city in Uttarakhand became a popular destination for both spiritual seekers as well as for tourists. This city is...
In 2015 Union Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma announced that “Rishikesh” a small city in the Dehradun district in Uttarakhand (along with Haridwar) will be the first to be given the title “twin national heritage cities”. Rishikesh which is...
In the northern slopes of Kandoliya hills in the state of Uttarakhand lies a small hamlet called “Pauri” which is not only a popular tourist destination but also is a paradise for adventure fanatics. This village is mainly known for its lush...
Mussoorie, a beautiful hill station located in Uttarakhand was first discovered during the British Raj by Lt. Frederick Young (belonging to the East India Company). This hill station is renowned for its exquisite natural beauty and is situated...
Originally known as “Kaludanda” meaning the “Black Hill”, Lansdowne is a small village in Garhwali in Uttarakhand known for its scenic beauty. This village was named after the Viceroy of India Lord Lansdowne in 1887. A combination of a pleasant...
The quaint town of “Kedarnath” named after King Kedar who was supposed to have ruled in Satya Yuga is located in the state of Uttarakhand in the district of Rudraprayag. This town rose to fame due to the presence of the famous “Kedarnath...
Haridwar is considered to be among the seven holiest places of worship according to the Hindu religion. It is located in the state of Uttarakhand on the banks of the sacred river Ganga. Haridwar is popular for a mela( a Hindu festival) called...
One among the many popular hill stations in Uttarakhand is a hill station called “Dhanaulti”. This hill station is located on the Mussoorie-Chamba road about 24 km away from Mussoorie and 31 km from Chamba. Dhanaulti is known for its extremely...
The beauty of Chopta a small town in the state of Uttarakhand is so overpowering that it is often compared to Switzerland. A lethal combination of lofty mountains and lush green landscapes is what makes Chopta a perfect tourist destination.
A group of four pilgrimage sites constitutes what is known in Hinduism as the “Char Dham pilgrimage”. And one among the four sites is a site called Badrinath in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand. This is also one destination that Lord Shiva is...
Auli a beautiful hill station located in the Himalayan Mountains in Uttarakhand in the Garhwali language is also called “AuliBugyal”. This hill station is located at an altitude of 2500 to 3050 above sea level. It is known for its beautiful...
Possessing a population of 35, 513, and located at an altitude of 5,387 feet above sea level is a scenic town in Uttarakhand called Almora. The name of this picturesque town is derived from a plant called “Kilmora” found in this region. Apart...
Popular for an annual fair and, located in the Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh is a scenic hill station called Renuka. It is elevated at an altitude of 2,205 feet above sea level. In addition, it is renowned for a lake, considered to be the...
On top of the Sivalik Hills lies an extremely beautiful town called “Nahan” in the Sirmaur District in Himachal Pradesh. This town is located at an altitude of 3058 feet and was founded in 1621 by Raja KaramPrakash. It is known for its...