Thursday, April 08, 2010

Himalayan splendour - UTTARAKHAND

Nestled in the lap of the himalayas, the little hill state is home to lively tourist centres, quality golf course and the fabled valley of flowers

Uttarakhand, a land of celestial beauty, is inarguably amongst the most enchanting places in northern India. Nestled peacefully in the lap of the Himalayas, it offers a complete package of delightful experience to tourists. Uttarakhand surprises at every step with natural and spiritual bliss. Most of the places of Uttarakhand are still waiting to be explored and that is the big advantage with the place.

Uttarakhand not only provides glimpses of raw natural beauty but much more than that. It is not only Kumbh that draws the attention of tourists across the globe. Devidhura and Purnagiri Mela of Champawat, Nanda Devi Mela of Almora, Gauchar Mela of Chamoli and Maga Mela of Uttarkashi offers a whole range of exciting experiences. We list some of the most exciting places to watch in the Devbhoomi called Uttarakhand.

Almora
The moment you land up in Almora, you will be spellbound by the sheer scenic beauty of the place. It is a virgin hill station and it seems mother nature has blessed this place with her pure love. Just besides the city flows the Koshi (Kaushaki) and Suyal (Salmali) rivers. Almora is well connected with all important cities of India by road and the nearest airport is Pant Nagar (Nainital). During the summers, regular flights are operational.
The nearest railway station near Almora is Kathgodam.

Mussoorie
The name, Mussoorie, is derived from plants of 'Mussoorie' which were found in abundance here. Gun Hill is the second highest peak of Mussoorie. It can be reached by a ropeway ride. Nag Devta Temple, Mussoorie Lake, Sir George Everest House, Bhatta Fall, Kempty Fall are other worth-seeing places. The most suitable period of travel is September to November. It is well connected by road and there are direct flights from Delhi to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.

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Source :
IIPM Editorial, 2009


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