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Why Auli is a must visit destination?

Why Auli is a must visit destination?

The state of Uttarakhand also known as “Devbhumi” came into existence as the 27th state of India on 9th November 2000. Now, this northern Indian state has over the years gained popularity among tourists because of its picturesque...

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Khirsu-Uttarakhand

Khirsu-Uttarakhand

“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...

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9 Extremely Exotic Indian Hill Stations

9 Extremely Exotic Indian Hill Stations

There are number of  hill stations located in India that serve as popular tourist destinations. Now, there are also quite a few in the country that when visited feels “too good to be true”. So, here is presenting a list of “9...

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Cuisine And Restaurant – Pauri Hills

Cuisine And Restaurant – Pauri Hills

Elevated at a height of 1,814 meters above sea level in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand is a scenic hill station called “Pauri”. It is popular for its lush green surroundings and the magnificent views of the Himalayas that it provides...

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Cuisine And Restaurant – Lansdowne

Cuisine And Restaurant – Lansdowne

Lansdowne is a scenic town in Uttarakhand that was founded in 1887 and, named after the then Viceroy of India Lord Lansdowne (1888-1894). It was originally named “Kaludanda” which means “Black Hill”. This small hamlet located in the Pauri...

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Cuisine And Restaurant – Auli Hills

Auli Hill is a beautiful hill station located in Uttarakhand. It is elevated at an altitude of 2500 to 3050 meters above sea level.  This hill station is known for its natural beauty and is a popular skiing destination. Food in this small town...

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Cuisine Of Uttarakhand

Cuisine Of Uttarakhand

The state of Uttarakhand is known for its scenic beauty but what is unknown, is the fact that it also possesses an extremely delicious cuisine. The cuisine in this North Indian region basically consists of vegetarian food although non-vegetarian...

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Nainital – Uttarkhand

Nainital – Uttarkhand

“It is by far the best site I have witnessed in the course of 1500 miles trek in the Himalayas” commented P Barron (founder of Nainital), a sugar trader from Shahjahanpur about “Nainital” a scenic hill station in Uttarakhand. This hill station...

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Mussoorie – Uttarakhand

Mussoorie – Uttarakhand

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...

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Lansdowne Hills – Uttarakhand

Lansdowne Hills – Uttarakhand

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...

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Badrinath – Uttarakhand

Badrinath – Uttarakhand

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...

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Auli Hills – Uttarakhand

Auli Hills – Uttarakhand

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...

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Chamba Hills – Himachal Pradesh

Chamba Hills – Himachal Pradesh

The cinematography of the Subhash Ghai directed Bollywood musical “Taal” starring AishwaryaRai, Anil Kapoor, and Akshaye Khanna was not only beautiful but awe-inspiring. And the major reason was the location of the shoot i.e. Chamba.

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Top 10 Popular Hill Stations Around Delhi

Top 10 Popular Hill Stations Around Delhi

The Bollywood movie Delhi-6 starring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor beautifully captures the essence of New Delhi’s culture, which is essentially multi-cultural. Apart from its rich culture this city which is also the capital of India and is...

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