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With Tibet to the north and Nepal to the east, Uttarakhand offers beautiful glimpses of the snow-capped Himalayas. Here’s where to go...
The lake district of India
The pearl in the Himalayan necklace, blessed with scenic view from all sides is Nainital. It’s bagged with magnificent peaks, lakes and waterfalls. Nainital is home to a wide variety of mammals and pheasants. The Siberian and Royal Bengal tigers to the barking deer, eagle, vultures and other species of flowers, makes the zoo a complete tourist spot. On a clear day, from Naina peak, one can see a panoramic view of snowy range, which forms central axis of the Himalayas.
Sprawling orchards
With 36 varieties of apples to different kinds of plums, peaches and apricots, Ranikhet is famous for its fruit gardens. You can drive your way from Nainital to Ranikhet as this picturesque place not only affords a wide view of the Himalayan peaks but is also filled with fruit orchards. One of the significant spots to visit will be Chaubatia gardens which are famous for its fruit orchards, makes for a leisurely picnic spot. The KRC golf course is another paradise in Ranikhet for golf lovers. Majkhali, a base of the Himalayas, gives a view of the towering mount Trishul from Ranikhet.
Abode in jungle
No TV, no wi-fi and no air-conditioned rooms. Does it sound like a cheap one-star hotel? In Khali Estate, one can just stand and stare or stroll through the 25 acres of land, gaze at the splendid view of the sunrise and the sunset, and the magnificent Himalayas. Nothing can be more luxurious. You can arrange a trek to nearby forests for clearer view of the snow-clad mountains from Khali Estate. Walking through the green jungle amidst the pine and oak trees, staying in cemented round cottages can be a difference experience altogether. Nature lovers will be enthralled to see varieties and species of flowers and plants.
Mini Switzerland
The weekend destination, the salubrious climate, an ideal place for honeymooners, the greenest spot of Uttarakhand is Kausani. Situated around 52 kms from Almora, Kausani is again famous for its overwhelming close view of the Himalayan peaks. With the sunset and sunrise, you can view valleys and peaks altering its colours. This hill station is famously known as the mini Switzerland of India.
Queen of hills
A beautiful nature walk amidst the hills in Mussoorie that makes you feel as if you are in a fairyland. Situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, Mussoorie is known as the queen of hills. The Kurli Bazar to library point is the ‘Camel’s back road’. True to its name, it is a natural layout of rocks shaped like camel’s hump. Simply walk on this road to get a glimpse of the beautiful city. Visit the Mall, which extends from Cloud’s End in the west to Rockville in the east. Take time to enjoy the ropeway on the second highest peak of Mussoorie, the Gun Hill. This hill that gives you a bird’s eye view of the town and the Himalayan ranges can also be seen from here.
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