A small town in the hills of Kumaon, Nainital is a
lovely hill station surrounded by mountains on three sides. Once this area
had many lakes and it was called the City of 60 lakes or 'Chakta'. Most of
the lakes in the region have disappeared and whatever remains is just a
glimpse of what they might have been in the past. Today the life of Nainital
revolves around the lake of Naini. But there are few other lakes around
Nainital which are equally beautiful and attractive as the Naini lake. River
Ramganga originates from the Doodha Tauli ranges in district Pauri Garhwal.
It enters into district Nainital, before re-entering into district Pauri
Garhwal. Nainital was discovered in 1841 by a Britisher called Lord Barron.
The weather, the surrounding and the mesmerising beauty of this area
attracted the British administrator who turned Nainital into the summer
capital of the United Province. Being a major tourist place Nainital is
always bustling with visitors and it is always better if accommodation and
other facilites are prearranged.
Major Tourist Attractions in Nainital
- Snow View
- Naini Peak
- Dorothy's Seat
- Land's End
- Hanuman Garhi
Almora is one of the most beautiful places in
Kumaon region. The glamour and glitter which is seen in Ranikhet and
Nainital is totally absent in Almora. In this point of view Almora is very
virgin hill-station and is full of scenic beauty. It appears that mother
nature has spread and blessed this place with her pure love. Nestled in the
lap of nature this region has small houses built on the slopes and splendour
of this place are added colourful attire of the natives. Just besides city
flows the Koshi (Kaushaki) and Suyal (Salmali) rivers.
Major Tourist Attractions in Almora
- Chitai Temple
- Katarmal
- Bright End Corner
- Nanda Devi Temple
- Kasar Devi
is located in the Garhwal hills. Due to its
immense natural beauty, Mussoorie is known as the queen of hill stations. In
1820 Captain Young from the British army was influenced by the beauty of
this place and made this place his residence. This marked the foundation of
a hill station called Mussoorie. The name, Mussoorie, is derived from plants
of 'Mussoorie' which were found in abundance here. After its discovery, this
hill station gradually developed as a center of education, business, tourism
and beauty.
Major Tourist Attractions in Mussoorie
- Gun Hill
- Kempty Fall
- Camel's Back Road
- Nag Devta Temple
- Mussoorie Lake
- Van Chetna Kendra
- Jwalaji Temple (Benog Hill)
If you are bitten by the travel bug, or have a
keen interest in adventure sports and wildlife, whether you are a spiritual
seeker or simply love to chill-out with friends, Dehradun has something for
everyone. Dehradun is a bustling town situated in the Doon Valley of the
Lower Himalayan Ranges. About an hours drive from Dehradun is the popular
summer retreat for most North-Indians.
Tourist Attractions in Dehradun
- Rajaji National Park
- Forest Research Institute
- Tapkeshwar Temple
- Malsi Deer Park
- Sahastradhara
- Robber's Cave
Ranikhet is situated in the northern part of the
state of Uttaranchal, in the northern region of India. It is situated in the
Kumaon hills and is located on an altitude of 1829 m above sea level.
Ranikhet is 59 km from Nainital and 50 km from Almora. The weather in
Ranikhet is alpine. Summers (April-June) are mild and winters are cold
(November-February).
Tourist Attractions in Ranikhet
- Chaubatia
- Jhoola Devi Ram Mandir
- Mankameshwar
- Bhaludam
- Tarikhet
- Kalika
- Sitlakhet
