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 well as a number of other beautiful hill stations. So, for all those who intend to plan a holiday […]
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 hill stations. Furthermore, among the many available in this state, Auli situated in the Chamoli district is […]
‘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 rivers. It was in 1901, that this hill station became a part of the Dehradun district. […]
“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 and Oak trees as well as magnificent Apple orchards. Furthermore, this hill station is also popular for the […]
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 located in the Dehradun district in the foothills of the Himalayas. Apart […]
Located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand is a scenic hill station called “Ranikhet”. It is elevated at an altitude of 1,869 feet above sea level. This region is known for its overall natural beauty and magnificent views of snow-clad peaks including the Nanda Devi Peak. Since this hill station is small the cuisine available […]
Located in Uttarakhand at an altitude of 1,514 meters above sea level Pithoragarh is an extremely scenic town. It lies in the western part of the Soar Valley which resembles the Kashmir Valley on a minute scale. This town is known for variety of birds and animals. It also provides for a perfect landscape for […]
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 for. This hill station is ideal for adventure activities such as cycling, trekking, […]
In Uttarakhand, there is a scenic and tranquil hill station called Nainital. It is elevated at an altitude of 2,084 meters above sea level. Now the cuisine in Uttarakhand is based on coarse grains with high fiber content. And so delicacies such as Dal Makhani are quite popular in Nainital. Local food such as Ras […]
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 Garhwal district and elevated at an altitude of 1700 meters above sea level is known for […]