Uttaranchal Travels

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Nainital
Nainital – the charming hill resort amidst the might of Himalayas is a city in the state of Uttaranchal. Situated at the foothills of outer Himalayas, Nainital is a revising hill resort that attracts thousands of tourists around the year. Nainital is known for its scenic beauty, captivating landscapes, pleasant climate and wonderful snowfall. One of the most preferred honeymoon and summer resort in North India, Nainital has everything for every single traveler in Uttaranchal, India.

Nainital is positioned around a pear shaped lake, which is approximately 2 metres in circumference and is surrounded by lofty mountains. The high standing mountain peaks in Nainital overlooks the vast plains of the south and also the mass of tousled ridges lying on the northern side, giving a full snowy view of the central himalayan range. The city is a prefect getaway for the tourists from all over.

Tourist Attractions: Naini Lake, Snow View, Naina Peak, Hanuman Garhi and Zoo Gardens.

How To Reach
Air: Nearest airport is situated 71 kms away from Nainital in Pantnagar.
Rail: The nearest railway station is situated in Kathgodam, 36 kms away.
Road: Nainital is conveniently connected by good motorable roads to Delhi and other major cities of India


Haridwar
Haridwar literally means, ‘the Gateway to God’, is one of the most sacred place of Hindu worship. Situated in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal, Haridwar is immensely revered by the Hindu pilgrims for its spiritual atmosphere and several places of devotion. Haridwar is always in the list of Hindu travelers, who make it a point to visit this place at least once in a lifetime. Haridwar is the point from where the most venerated Ganges reaches the plains.

Haridwar is also one of the four places where the Kumbh Mela occurs after a rotation of every twelve years and the Ardh Kumbh after every six years. Millions of tourists and pilgrims travel to Haridwar every year to take a holy dip in the Ganges no matter what the occasion is. The Hindus believe that the water of Ganges washes away all the sins and purifies the body and soul of a person in life.

Tourist Attractions: Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi, Kavand Mela, Chandi Devi, Sapt Rishi, Maya Devi, Daksha Mahadev Temple, Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar and Beauty Point.

How To Reach
Air: Domestic airlines operate flights between Delhi and Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun. These flights are available only on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Rail: Haridwar is connected to almost all part of Uttaranchal by rail links.
Road: Haridwar is well connected by road. From Delhi you can reach Haridwar by bus, car, or taxi through Ghaziabad, Meerut, Muzzaffarnagar. It takes nearly 6 hours by bus or car.


Rishikesh
Rishikesh or ‘the Land of the Rishis’ is a holy land with innumerous charm. Just 25kms from Haridwar, Rishikesh is a perfect place to experience Hindu way of life! Rishikesh is also the entryway to the Chardham - Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri (the four most sacred places of worship in the Garhwal Himalayas). Rishikesh, also connoted as Hrishikesh (one of the ther names for Lord Vishnu), is a notable travel destination in India for being the Yoga & Meditation Capital of India

Rishikesh is also the place from where the Ganges originates and leaves the foothills
of Himalayas to reach the plains of northern India. The fast rapids of the Ganges makes Rishikesh the favourite destination for the white water rafting enthusiasts.

Tourist Attractions: Bharat Temple, Rishi Kund & Raghunath Temple, Laxman Jhoola, Pushkar Temple, Shatrughan Temple, Muni-Ki-Reti, Swarg Ashram, Gita Bhawan, Parmath Niketan, Lakshman Temple, Sadanand Jhoola, Triveni Ghat, etc.

How To Reach
Air: The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant), 35 kms from Haridwar.
Rail: Rishikesh is connected by rail via Haridwar (24 kms).
Road: By road Rishikesh to Haridwar 24 kms, Dehradun 47 kms, Mussoorie 77 kms, Badrinath 301 kms (Son Prayag), Kedarnath 228 kms, Gangotri 258 kms, Yamunotri 288 kms (Hanuman Chatti), Srinagar 105 kms, Joshimath 252 kms.


Dehradun
Dehradun in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal is a fascinating destination with refreshing atmosphere. Nestled in the Doon Valley, Dehradun is enclosed by the river Ganga in the east, the river Yamuna in the west, the Himalayan Mountains in the north and Shivalik Hills in the south. This alluring city of Uttaranchal is located at an altitude of 640 mts (2100 ft) above sea level with total area of 3088 sq. kms.

Dehradun, often spelled as Dehra Doon by the locals is the capital city of the Uttranchal and is the favourite with the travelers in the North Indian travel circuit. About 230 kms away from Delhi, Dehradun in Uttaranchal draws tourists from around the world for its serene environ and picturesque surroundings.

Tourist Attractions: Tapkeshwar Temple, Sahastradhara, Dakpathar, Asan Barrage, Laxman Sidh, Malsi Deer Park, Chandrabani, Sai Darbar, Tibetan Temple, Robber’s Cave, LacchiWala, Bhagirathi Resort, Santala Devi, Tapovan and Rajaji National Park.

How To Reach
Air: The nearest airport from Dehradun is the Jolly Grant around 25 km away, on the outskirts of the town.
Rail: Dehradun is a major railhead on the Northern Railway line with direct trains to almost all the metropolitan cities of India. There are also trains to Varanasi, Kolkata and Lucknow.
Road: Agra 381 km, Calcutta 1562 km, Chennai 2365 km, Delhi 235 km, Jaipur 493 km, Lucknow 582 km, and Mumbai 1578 km.



Mussoorie
Mussoorie - the queen of all hill stations…. is an attractive and charming place that has fascinated the nature lovers since ages. Mussoorie is located at an altitude of 2,500 mts with a total area of 6.42 sq. kms. Dehradun, about 35 kms from Mussoorie is the gateway to reach the hill station of Mussoorie.

If one visits Mussoorie, one can view both the Himalayan ranges of the northern part and the Shivaliks & plains of the southern part. The greenery of the hills and scenic mountain beauty of Mussoorie in Uttaranchal enchants the hearts of people and pulls huge crowd each year.

Tourist Attractions: Gun Hill, Municipal Garden, Childer's Lodge, Camel's Back Road, Jharipani Fall, Bhatta Fall, Kempty Fall, Nag Devta Temple, Mussoorie Lake, Sir George Everest House, Jwalaji Temple (Benog Hill) and Clous End.

How To Reach
Air: The Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport, about 60 kms from Mussoorie.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Dehradun, about 35 kms away.
Road: Delhi - 278 km, Rishikesh - 85 kms, Haridwar - 100 km, Shimla - 276 kms and Chamba (Garhwal) - 50 kms