City: Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand (English: /ˌʊtəˈrɑːkʌnd/), officially the State of Uttarakhand (Uttarākhaṇḍ Rājya), formerly known as Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Devbhumi (literally "Land of the Gods") due to many Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for the natural environment of the Himalayas, the Bhabhar and the Terai. On 9 November 2000, Uttarakhand became the 27th state of the Republic of India, being created from the Himalayan and adjoining northwestern districts of Uttar Pradesh. It borders Tibet to the north; the Province No. 7 of Nepal to the east; and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the south and Himachal Pradesh to the west and north-west as well as Haryana on its south-western corner. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. The interim capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun, the largest city of the state, which is a railhead. The High Court of the state is located in Nainital.
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1. Har Ki Dun Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By NikhilRaje - Mumbai, India
The season we opted was extended winters,,, The Team Leaders we choose were Locals... The group we got was more awsum than us... Inevitably, we gotta WIN WIN combo - and results were stunning, mind blowing, worth re-living, cherishing forever, in short... You Must Better Experience it!!! Day1: So here we go... Dehradun being the closest airport was chosen... a day spent there around Auspicious Ganga River and Haridwar - Rishikesh. Next day early morning, Scorpio arrived, we took 7 hours en route Mussoorie, arrived at Sankri - a base camp for Kedarkantha and Har ki Dun Treks. We stayed in basic 2 floor hotel, best what we seen around... Day 2: After Sankri, you loose all connectivity with material world... Firstly Mobile range, then full coverage electricity... and convenient motor-able roads too... Now, you suit yourself like localities do... So, Next day Early Morning, Sumo Jeep took us off riding till Taluk in 1.30 hours... Hereon, a Real Trail Starts. You would find many enthu trekkers starting here, and you keep meeting them enroute, depending your speed and haults. En route, you pass through small villages like Datmir, Gangad.. and end your day at Seema... Off course not without unforgettable and inevitable local dhaba (Food Joints) breaks. On this route through Deep Pine and Chinar Trees, Supin River flows to your left - almost through-out - talking with you - telling you the stories of the Mountain Caps that you are seeing... But.. hiding the climax. Day 3: Already tasted long 12/14 kms yesterday, gear yourself for the tougher one now.. A team of 5-6 working throughout, always encouraging us, telling us about their local cultures, sometimes carrying our bags, apart from lifting full campsite and foods and medicines and backups and what not, offcourse, Khacchars (Donkey+Horse Combo) shares much more loads, but just could speak. So, this trail, mostly steep, starts showing you Himalayan Range. By now, snow caps becomes snow laden full scoop and some snow comes to your feet... Leaving behind Osla Village somewhere on your Left sky, you end up on a plato known as Kalkatiya Dhar... You are provided a much needed hot food and sleeping bag... and you realise - you require nothing beyond. Everything else is Maayaa!!! hehehe!!! Day 4: Charge your Mobile n Cameras fully, you cant afford to miss a masterpiece, wont you? Every turn opens up a new canvas, every break gives you sense of your breath and existence... Here, You start realizing your limitations... Here is the time to start thinking... within yourself... Welcome to Land of Gods!!! Very soon, you start walking in 1 feet deep snow, climb up n down, cross frozen river, then walking beside her, this last one is a dream stretch... this 1 hour is unforgettable. Now you start seeing a innocent and purest soul - A Shiv Ling. That's where your final destination is. To take a kings stone type rock and face towards Swarga Rohini and the Valley Down. This is Breath Taking... Beyond Imagination... Completely Divine... Makes you spell bound... You are Closest to yourself - if not here, then no where else. Murmure whatever with closed eyes - you would hear it as noise... Its that class Nirvanaa prevails here. Trust me, you needs to be destined to visit here. Well, Govt has stopped night stays here so we returned back to Kalkatiya Dhar - with extreme affection towards what we gonna cherish throughout our life. Day 5: Its not a round trek, so Arrangers just takes us through different routes to keep us going... But, story doesnt end here. We got a bonus. We got a rare chance to visit OSLA and Pouniya Village and be a part of their local rituals - these villagers claims to be ancestors of Pandavas and we were super happy to see there contentment in smallest things. It was so adhoc and smoother... Har ki Dun can not complete without you visiting and helping these pure heart villagers. We spend a night here. Day 6: Having got much more than what we desire, we rush back straight to Dehradun, mind it - you need to reach Sankri before 12am to achieve this. And back home next day noon. Note - 1. Dehradun to Sankri Travels costs more than Entire Trek Costs, and i found it completely unjustifiable. 2. Try Locals, give them more because they really really gets less, i have verified the facts. 3. Its Amaeture Trek, So a Must Do for a Himalayan Starter. For others, its a leisure trip, nothing too hard. More than a Review, i just penned my feelings friends. You need any help on this, i would love to assist with the Best teams i know there.
2. Moila Top
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By tanu1204 - Mumbai, India
We visited Moila top this June. We booked a cab from Dehradun.The destination is around 120 km from Dehradun . We started at 7 AM with family including parents , Children and couple. There was secenic beauty almost everywhere on the way. We reached Chakrata at around 10 am . There were a few restaurants. We had our breakfast, took some pictures and departed. We really enjoyed the journey normally it is difficult to travel in hill areas but it was bearable because of greenery and scenic beauty everyone enjoyed a lot We reached Himalyan view resort at noon. It is in Lokhandi. We took some rest and then started for Moila top. This place was around 5 km from resort. 2.5 km from car and 2-3 Km trekking . Trekking was also great we also had elder citizens with us which made it was slightly difficult for us.It you have eldery people with you carry a cane it will help them to walk ... There are trees and plants everywere along the way. The top was cold, however the journey was not tiring. The top was beautiful and I was speechless after seeing it. The view from the top is a must see for every nature lover. We took photograph enjoyed cool air and beauty of this place ... It took 45 mins to come down ..then we went to resort ...the resort was very small there were hardly 6 rooms but was comfortable stay ..The owner of the resort was very good and helping ..he arranged tea , pakoda and delicious dinner for us (both veg and non veg). Night was so cool ..thank god we kept woolen cloths with us... Morning we had breakfast and visited tiger fall ..nice waterfall.....we enjoyed water there and then return to Dehradun The overall experience was awesome ...We will definetly visit this place again..
3. Tarikhet Village Nature
4. Askot Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Sightsee737349 - McLeod Ganj, India
This place is heaven on earth . Mist visit for all nature and outdoor enthusiasts . Highly recommended for all
5. Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Toppopankaj - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
Had visited this Bird.sanctuary in March 2018. It's a must visit for any bird lover. Infact Pangot is such a small place, even in the present day that it's does not even have a barber shop in the village. Having said that it has atleast 20 hotels where you can choose to stay. It's a pretty offbeat location. Cellphone connectivity is an issue there, there are no fuel stations. The village has only two grocery shops, if I remember correctly. In short if you are going to Pangot for a birding trip, pack properly. If you forget anything you will not be able to buy a second one at Pangot. The most important thing however, which you should not forget at any cost, is to get your fuel tank filled either at Nainital or at Kaladunghi. And if you are going to Pangot for birding (why else will you go to Pangot? It's famous only for birds) ensure that you book your guide, in advance. Without a proper guide you will be lost in the jungles around Pangot. Lastly while birding is at the heart of Pangot, don't forget you can amazing views of the entire Himalayan range from a point before Cheer Point, from where you can get good landscape shots. And when going for birding carry a super telephoto lens (minimum 400mm) else you will be left wanting for extra reach. Remember birds in this part of the world are small. So they move very fast. Hence click at a high shutterspeed and be very alert. What all this remoteness of the place means that you can still see birds in the pristine forests around Pangot. Also no matter which season you are going, carry warm clothes. Pangot can get really cold. It receives snow in winters. So happy birding.
6. Thamri Kund
7. Govind Pashu Vihar National Park & Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By The-Great-Next
The Kedarkantha trek is a fun, easy trek, and runs all year round. It's easily accessible, so it's a popular one too. You'll be trekking in the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, so you can expect gorgeous greenery, with streams and forests. And because it's a ridge peak trek, you'll get some spectacular views too. But of all the months, the winter is the best time for the Kedarkantha trek because of the snow. A white blanket of pristine snow covers the landscape, and everything looks gorgeous. You'll get to camp at Juda ka Talab, a small natural lake that is in the middle of a forest. At night, you'll stay in tents and enjoy cosy evenings under the stars, with the mountains gleaming white in the moonlight.
8. Butterfly Research Centre and Fundraiser Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
The Butterfly Research Centre houses the fourth largest reference collection of butterflies and moths in India. The largest insect in the world, largest Indian butterfly, most beautiful moth in the world, owl butterflies, leaf butterflies, etc are some of the attractions of the collection. To disseminate knowledge about these insects, a guided tour of the collection explains phenomenon like mimicry, survival strategies and other topics of popular interest. Half day workshops consisting of a tour of the collection and nature walk are conducted for groups. The Fundraiser Café provides home made breakfast and lunch. Please book your meal in advance. We also run a home stay with 2 rooms. We charge an all inclusive flat rate of Rs 2000/- per person per day veg./non-vegetarian Indian cuisine and Rs. 2,500/- per person per day non-vegetarian European cuisine.
Reviewed By Neertravel - New Delhi, India
If you are a nature lover, you must go to see the Museum of Butterflies. it was amazing. I never see different 500 kinds of butterflies at a one place. #MustVisit
9. Swami Vivekanand Park
10. Jabarkhet Wildlife Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By vodkaluge - London, United Kingdom
There are amazing views in this beautiful wooded park in including The Himalayas. There is also a very special viewpoint called Flag Hill which is adorned with Tibetan flags and where you make a wish or blessing. Wear hiking boots. Although the trail is not too tough there are stones underfoot & you need to have a good grip. Definitely go with a guide. Ours brought binoculars and pointed out some of the rare birds & showed us footage from the hidden cameras that showed a leopard in the same spot as we were only hours before!
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