Uttranchal
Mussorie:
Mussorie, located around 280 kms north of Delhi has been crowned as the Queen of Hills because of its mesmerizing beauty.
Mussorie not only boasts of the picturesque views of the Himalayas and the Doon valley but it also showcases some of the rarest flora and fauna of the country. Standing magnificently among the foot hills of the Himalayas, this hill adorns the edge of the Garhwal Himalayas.
The irregular shapes of the hills clad in a cloak of green flora and white mist take you to a fairyland. The peaks of Chakhamba, Shrikantha, Banderpoonch and the Gangotri look beautiful from here and form some of the major tourist attractions in Mussoorie.
Some of the other tourist sites in Mussoorie include the Camel back road, Gunhill, the town Mall, the Bhadraj Temple, Children’s lodge and the Municipal garden. The place is home to many water falls namely Kempty falls, Bhatta falls, Mossey falls and Jharipani falls.
Nainital:
Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace, blessed with scenic natural splendour and varied natural resources . Dotted with lakes , Nainital has earned the epithet of 'Lake District' of India . The most prominent of the lakes is Naini lake ringed by hills. Nainital has a varied topography.
The Nainital Lake is shaped like an eye and the town derived its name from the combination of Nain (eye) and Tal (lake). The Naina Devi temple is located at one end of the lake.
The Nainital tourist district is the pride of the Kumaon region in Uttaranchal. Nainital’s unending expense of scenic beauty is nothing short of a romance with awe-inspiring and pristine Mother nature.
Corbett:
The Corbett National park is a primal jungle, despite extensive tourism the park has managed to retain its primeval ambience.
Because of its rich biogeographic diversity, the Park is a natural haven for the flora and fauna of the plains, the submountainous regions and high altitude areas.
Corbett has been a haunt for tourists and wildlife lovers for a long time, so that people get an opportunity to see its splendid landscape and the diverse wildlife.
Gullies, ravines and thick forest cover give tigers the right kind of habitat. And herdes of deer, particularly the sambar, plenty of food.
Ranikhet:
Ranikhet is the place which wonderfully mirrors best of the heavenly Himalayas, their lush green forest, magestic mountains delicate plant life and attractive plant life. To view nature and its elements in full harmony the right place is to be is Ranikhet. The scented mountain breeze, fresh and pure, the singing birds,the panoramic view of Himalayas the sight sound and smell leave the onlooker spell bound, during the rain, flowers sprout up every where in rainbow colour, branches of tree spout up with ripend fruits and sun light peeping through the mist and clouds endow an enchanting effect all accross Ranikhet. And this is what makes Ranikhet an all season destination.
Almora:
Almora, a picturesque district in the Kumaun region, Famous for its rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, sumptuous cuisine and magnificent wildlife, coupled with an easy accessibility, Almora promises its tourists a visit full of fun and unforgettable moments.
Haridwar:
Haridwar is one of the first towns where Ganga emerges from the mountains to touch the planes. Lush green forests and small ponds add to the scenic beauty of this holy land. Hindus from all over the country assemble to take a holy dip in the Ganges.
Kausani:
A 300km wide view curves across the Himalayas from Kausani, a breathtakingly beautiful hill station in the Kumaon Hills. The eye sweeps past dense forests and glowing hills lit up by the setting sun.
The panorama unfolds over the snow-covered peaks of Nanda Devi and Trishul, their impenetrable beauty overshadowing the lesser mountains scattered at their feet.
Kausani offers blissfully undiluted silence and tranquillity. The crisp air is laden with the scent of pines.
