Uttarkashi - Holy Town of Uttaranchal

Uttarkashi is the holy town of India and our next prime target for travelers. This Indian tourist place is located in Uttarakhand State closer to Bhagirathi River. The altitude of Uttarkashi is 1352 meter from the sea level. It is the home of numerous ashrams, shrines and holy Ghats. Mountaineering institute is another identification of the town. If we compare this town with any other holy place then the first name comes is Varanasi. People also recognize the place as Kashi so we can use such short name for our understanding. Uttarkashi is basically a hill area closer to Varun Parvat. Famous ghat of town is Manikarnika and Lord Shiva temple is main holy spot of the town.

Geography:

Maximum part of Uttarkashi is hill area and the altitude is 1,165 meters equal to 4,436 feet. If you check the map of Uttarkashi region you will find lots of small and big rivers flowing from this district. Amongst all rivers Yamuna and Ganga are two biggest holiest rivers. Uttarkashi is also the origin spot of Yamunotri and Gangotri as well.

Special Morning of Uttarkashi:

This small town is less populated and surrounded with natural beauty. According to 2001 census the population count was 16,220 for the town. Maximum people in the town are from Garhwal following Kumao, Punjabi and some other parts of India. You will find people from Buddha religion as well.

Attraction of this wonder tourism spot:

Uttarkashi: Town itself is the first place for visitors because of surrounding sightseeing. It is known as Kashi of the North India popular as abode of goddesses and gods. Nearly 30 big temples are constructed in the town having different features.

Gangotri temple: Do you love to attain river sight areas? Visit the Gangotri and the temple located at elevation of 3200 meters from the sea level. Gangotri shrine is only 100 km away from the town Uttarkashi established in late 18^th century by General Amar Thapa. This temple is listed as most valuable holy place for Hindu community.

Mountaineering Institute of Uttarkashi:This is the institute beautifully structured. However, entry to center is not allowed, but you can visit the outer area of the center and nearby locations are beautiful as well. Foundation of this center was done in 1965 in memory of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Gaumukh: When talk about the main source of Ganga River the first names comes is Bhagirathi River. This holy river origins from Gaumukh glacier comes under Uttarkashi region. Because of such reason people have huge religious values for this place. Large number of devotees come to the town and take holy dip in chilled water of Bhagirathi River. The distance of Gaumukh is just 18 km from Gangotri but the route is quite difficult.

Dodital: A wonder spot at 3307 meter height is another location of Uttarkashi. Pure clean water and the dense forest surrounding is key attraction of this lace. Fishing and Forest visit is events that visitors can do at this place. Dodital is world famous having resorts and guest house for travelers.

Shakti Temple: Shrine located in front of the Shiva temple. There is a huge Trishul with 6 meter height and 90 cm circumference.

Nachiketa Tal: A wonderful lake place on the hills is always special and Nachiketa Tal is one of them. Lake is just 32 km far from central part of town famous for scenery and boating feature.

Vishwanath Temple: Temple of Lord Shiva known as Vishwanath Temple positioned at 300 m distance only from Uttarkashi local stand. Renovation done in 1857 gave the different looks to this temple. Construction was done by Sudarshan Shah’s wife Queen Khaneti.

Yamunotri: A holy river sight at hills is next best place to visit here. Yamunotri is one of the chilled places of India listed in four pilgrimage places of India. Yamuna River origins from this spot and Gangotri is closer to Yamunotri.

The list of temples and holy places is longer in Uttarkashi so it’s not easy to mention all details in this note. But then also we present you maximum locations so that you can enjoy the spots of this wonder place.

Some other knowing destinations of Uttarkashi are Maneri, Harsil, Gangnani, Dayara Bugyal, Kedar Tal, Har Ki Doon, Kuteti Devi Temple, Nandanvan and Tapovan and some more.

How to reach Uttarkashi?

By Air: Closest airport is Jolly Grant located at 160 km distance from Uttarkashi. Flights for Jolly Grant Airport you will get the flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Dehradun and many other major cities of India.

By Rail: The closest big railway station is Rishikesh at 143 km distance from Uttarkashi. You will find the buses and taxis from outer part of railway station for Uttarkashi. Rishikesh is having direct trains from almost every city of India.

By Road: Road is always a big mode of transport in India. NH 108 passes from the town connects many big cities of India. Rishikesh is best source to get the buses for Uttarkashi, though direct buses from Delhi are available as well. 

Pangot: Hill Station of Uttarakhand

Dream to reach best tourist place with our partner is always there in our mind. Today we are going to discuss about the location that is listed as beautiful hill station for couples. Pangot is the small but striking Indian tourist place comes under Kumon region, Uttarakhand. However, this hill station is only 13 km away from another stunning spot Nainital of Uttarakhand.

The most important part of Pangot is its pleasant climate, surrounding scenic scenery and layback appeal. People in large amount come to Pangot in summer holidays so we can say summer is the peak season to attain here. However, if you plan a trip in winter then you will be able to enjoy more because the peaks get covered with snow in winter and the appearance of the town becomes completely different. Snowfall is key attraction of winter in Pangot. 

We all know that Uttarakhand is housing countless amazing hill stations such as Dehradun, Nainital and many more. Pangot is similar place listed in best hill stations of India, though the place is quiet less popular so tourist strength is less compared to other hill stations of India. This is the reason many travel companies are having special packages for honeymoon couple.

If we talk about the favorite time pass at Pangot than maximum people will prefer bird watching. This is because birds from around the world come at this lake city especially in summer. You can easily find 150+ bird species such as lammergeyer, spotted forktail, blue winged minla, slaty forktail, rufous woodpecker, Khalij and yellow throated marten in Pangot. 

Some more attractive points of this wonder Indian tourist place are snow View Point and the Kilbury. No matter if you don’t like to roam much you can spend your holidays at Pangot and can enjoy the natural beauty from your resort or hotel room. The clear view of valleys, hills and scenic view is enough to make your moment memorable. If you have any stress or your life is full of tensions then you must reach Pangot to get relief from all such troubles. 

Don’t forget to enjoy the safari as the jungle of Pangot is full of mammals like civets, sambar, barking deer, gorals, leopard, and many more. You will be surprised that one of the biggest national parks of India known as Corbett National Park is at few km distance from Pangot. Hill stations are always full of adventure spots so as Pangot is. If you have any such intention then you can do the trek of rocky hills at this place. 

You will also find some seasonal streams here, but that you can enjoy only in rainy period. There are some lakes with crystal clear water and some downhill areas are also having ponds with clear water as well. Nearby lake places that are wonderful to reach such as Naini Tal, Naukuchia Tal, Saat Tal, etc. Short trek destinations that trekkers can enjoy are Naina Peak, Pindari, Namik and Nanda Devi. 

Accommodation and Food: 

Stay in Pangot is little trouble because accommodation is limited here. Some budget and regular-range lodges and hotels are available, but advance book is preferred if you are planning for Pangot. Big restaurants with all type of foods are available here. Better if you enjoy the local cuisine as you will get the different taste food of Uttarakhand in these restaurants. 

When to reach?

Pangot is having pleasant weather which means voyagers can attain this place round the year. Winter is preferred by the experts as visitors can enjoy the heavy snowfall occurs from November to February. Temperature goes minus 8 degree Celsius in winter so if you want to get chilled then go Pangot in winter. You must carry the worm clothes in summer as well because the average temperature of this place is between 10 to 25 degree Celsius. Peak season of Pangot is from June to September, though July to August should be avoided. 

Some nearby places that are famous closer to Pangot are Haldwani, Ukhimath, Dharchula, and Almora. 

How to reach Pangot?

By Air: Closest airport that is serving the nation with multiple airlines to reach Pangot is Pantnagar at 58 km distance. It takes nearly 1 hour to reach destination from the airport and private taxis are available for Pangot from the outer part of airport. However, flights are limited which becomes lesser in winter because of bad weather. Pantnagar is domestic airport and connected to various cities of India. 

By Rail: Nearest big railway station for Pangot is Kathgodam that is located at only distance of 20 km. Kathgodam is connected to almost every big station of India that means train is most suitable transport to reach Pangot. 

By Road: Uttaranchal state government is having direct buses for Pangot from internal cities as well as big metropolis of India. This tourism place is properly linked through road and you will get the plenty of bus services for Pangot.

Ramgarh - Hill Station of Uttaranchal

India the wonder nation is serving the world with amazing tourist locations. One of the best hill stations of India is Ramgarh popular for peaceful cool hill areas. Ramgarh is a small city of Kumaon district, Uttaranchal State. The altitude is 1789 meters from the sea level having countless orchards and fruits farms. This city is having historical values for India as founder of this amaze place was British Army. The high profile people of British and India government regularly visited this place. Some best ancestral houses, buildings and monuments are available in the city. Maximum buildings were used for inspection by the officers of British Empire.

Ramgarh is having countless scenic spots with breathtaking views. Nobel honored Mr. Rabindranath Tagore was located to this place. He was the devoted voyager to Ramgarh. If you go through list of best hill stations of India you will find the Ramgarh on top of the list.

Attraction of Ramgarh:

Major spots of Ramgarh are Sri Aurobindo ashram, KMVN (Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigamlla) rest house, Tulla Ramgarh and NSA (Narain Swami Ashram). April to June is best period to visit Ramgarh. You can also attain to city between November-March.

Girija Devi Temple: Just 25 kms away from the central part of Ramgarh. This temple is having huge religious values for the people. Attain to this temple and take blessings of Girija Devi. This temple is located on hill top in Ramgarh. 

Shiva Temple: A temple also known as Mahadev Stanam is available for voyagers. The distance is few kms from Girija Devi temple located on hills top. 

Camping: Whichever hill area you go you can do camping and Ramgarh is also having such feature. City is full of scenery spots so you can search the best spot for yourself so that you can enjoy the nature closely and properly.

Fishing: What if you get a chance of fishing between the high hills? Ramgarh is the correct spot to test angling skills. The river Kosi is flowing from this area has all ingredients for real fishing experience. Mahseer fish is the costly item of this river and that is found in Ramgarh only.

Mountain Biking: Do you love adventure then go for mountain biking. This most challenging sport is possible at Ramgarh Mountain.

Rock Climbing: Try the rock climbing or rappelling in Ramgarh. If you check the further details Ramgarh hill station is best spot for adventurous people. You can point the place as training institute for Rock climbing.

Nathuakhan: plenty of places are available in city for voyagers and Nathuakhan is one of them. Its an impressive village closer to Ramgarh city in Uttaranchal. Nathuakhan is popular for trekking as well.

Attaining to Ramgarh:

If you are coming from Delhi to reach Ramgarh then you have to cover the distance of 292 kms. However, Mumbai is 1604 km, Bangalore is 2223 km far, Nainital is 18 km far and Ranikhet is 40 km away.

By Train: Closest railway station is Kathgodam located at only gap of 35 km from famous city Nainital (another hill station of India). You can avail the taxi from outer area of station to Ramgarh from Kathgodam. Trains for Kathgodam are accessible from Delhi, Dehradun, Howrah, Jammu and Kanpur.

By Air: Closest airport is Pantnagar for Ramgarh. Delhi is closest International airport located at 325 km distance from Ramgarh.

By Bus: Ramgarh is properly linked to big cities through road. Nainital is the biggest destination to reach through road from various cities of India. Naukuchiatal is another city closer to Ramgarh. Delhi is also having bus services for Ramgarh. 

Chakrata - Hill Station of Uttaranchal

Do you love visiting hill areas? Are you looking for best destination for holidays this year? If your answer is yes then try Chakrata a beautiful hill station of Uttaranchal State, India. This Indian tourist place is turning as favorite destination for people because it is the calm place with countless natural beauty spots. This picturesque spot is registered under Dehradun region. This means you are getting another spot to visit once you reach the Chakrata. Altitude of Chakrata is around 7000 feet from the sea level. Earlier this place was known as Jaunsar bawar.  

Major attraction of the town is Yamuna valley that is placed towards down area of hill. The astonishing view of nearby area from this hillock gives different feeling to the visitors. Experts say Chakrata is the heaven on earth having astonishing sightseeing. This town was actually developed by the rulers of British Empire. The basic reason for its creation was it was treated as summer spot for the British government associates. Only high profile people were allowed to attain to Chakrata. Even Indian ministers were not allowed to stay in such place especially in British residences. At present this town is turned as military cantonment. Access to some area is restricted in Chakrata for civilian visitors.  

The lush greenery and dense forest is best part of Chakrata. This Indian tourist place is famous for vacations and visiting such place could be like Mother Nature’s splendor gift. Its cool and pleasant environment forces the people to spend maximum time of their vacations. People love adventure can do trekking in northern sloppy areas of Chakrata.  

When we talk about the highest peak of Chakrata the first name comes in list is Kharamba hill. Enjoy the mountain climbing in this place as adventurous mission. If you are nature lover then you take pleasure of trekking, bird watching and wild life parks. You can try for safari in this area as you can watch wild animals like panther, wild fowls, spotted dear, etc.  

Few more enjoyable spots of Chakrata are caves and oldest shrines located close to the city. Chakrata region is completely free from pollution and many spots of town are unexplored to the world. Clean atmosphere and calm environment is key factors of the town.  

Attraction of Chakrata: 

Chilmiri Neck: if you heard about the Bandarpoonch range then you might know the Chilmiri Neck point. It is the peak hill area in Chakrata that is popular for military cantonment. Lush green landscape and forest surrounding this place offers dreamy view of valley.  

Ram Tal Horticultural Garden: Himalaya ranges are world famous so attaining to Chakrata allows you to view the Himalayas from the garden knew as RTHG (Ram Tal Horticultural Garden). This most famous spot of town is regularly visited by the local people for picnic. This garden is full of conifers, climbers, lichen, flowering plants, ferns and woody trees.  

Tiger Falls: Fantastic waterfalls known as Tiger falls are natural beauty spot of Chakrata. This adventurous trek place is the site that gives enthralling experience to voyagers. Tiger waterfalls are listed in India’s highest waterfalls. The average height of waterfall in such area is 312 feet.  

Deoban: climate of Chakrata is chill most of the times so do not forget to take warm clothes along with you. If you like the snow covered areas then visit Deoban that is positioned in the hilly terrains. Deoban is one of the Himalaya ranges so do not miss to watch the scenic view of city.  

Attaining to Chakrata: 

If you are coming from Chandigarh towards Chakrata then you have to cover the distance of 189 kms. However, Delhi is 290 km away, Shimla is 304 kms away, Nagpur is 1397 kms far and Mumbai is 1712 kms distant from the Chakrata.  

By Train: closest big railway station to reach Chakrata is Dehradun connected to almost every major city of India. You have to travel for 92 kms distance from Dehradun to reach Chakrata. Private taxies are available from Dehradun station and outer areas for Chakrata, though the average cost for taxi will be Rs 1,500. Train for Dehradun is available from Chennai, Delhi and many other cities.

By Air: closest airfield for Chakrata is Jolly Grant Airport located at 92 kms distance. Flights for Jolly airport is available from Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and some more cities. Delhi is the easiest way for foreign visitors for Chakrata.

By Bus: state buses are available for Chakrata from Dehradun, Kalsi and Ponta Sahib. They charge around Rs 200 to 300 for Chakrata depot.

Mussoorie - Hill station of Uttaranchal

India is the rich country for tourism destinations and visitors from around the world are reaching India’s various spots to make their holidays memorable. Mussoorie is one of the cities of Uttaranchal which is also known as Masuri. The average population of this stunning hill station Mussoorie is not more than 47699.

Of course, India is having loads of hill stations such as Dehradun, Nainital and many more, but Mussoorie is the one hill station where nature has created countless astonishing scenes by itself. Once a tourist reaches this place, they can also attain to other surprising destinations like Dhanaulti, Dehradun and Kalsi, which are again beautiful places with many sightseeing spots.

The biggest railway station to reach the city is Dehradun, which is identified as DDN in railway charts. The station is 1.0 kilometer away from Mussoorie. When we talk about the closest airport people should reach Dehradun as that is the big air network in Uttaranchal.

in Mussoorie visitors can enjoy the parks, Bohra waterfalls and high hills with tea farms. However, the nearby tourist places of Mussoorie are available with ample of spots. Dhanaulti is the place where a tourist can spend lots of time as this place is fully covered with White Mountain. Dhanaulti is also identified as Dhanolti so a tourist must not get confused if they hear about any of the names. Chamba is another nearest tourist place of Dhanolti so reaching this place allow a tourist to enjoy some more spots. Tourist spots in Dhanolti are Chamba, New Tehri, Barehipani and Joranda Falls, Dashavatar Shrine, Chanderi, Deogarh, Jain Temples, Surkanda Devi and Kanatal.

Nearby city Dehradun is also the tourist place situated next to Mussoorie. Anotherhill station with natural beauties and amazing spots allow a tourist to enjoy the tourist destination. Visitors can enjoy Tibetan Temple, Tapkeshawar Temple, Sahastradhara, Laxman Siddh, Chandrabani, Malsi Deer Park, Sai Darbar, Lachhiwala, Robber’s Cave (Guchhupani), Dakpathar, Bhagirathi Resort, Santala Devi Temple, Asan Barrage Water Sports Resort, Tapowan, and Rajaji National Park as tourist spots in Dehradun.

Kalsi is one more destination situated near Mussoorie. This place is special to enjoy the jungle safari, camping, climbing, mountain biking and many other adventures sports.

Attaining Mussoorie:

By Air: The closest airbase to reach Mussoorie is the JGA (Jolly Grant Airport) positioned 24 km distance from Dehradun. Frequent flights are available from various cities of India, especially from Delhi.

By Rail: railway station near Mussoorie is Dehradun, which is just 34 kms away. Frequent rails from Delhi, Amritsar, Mumbai, Varanasi and many other cities are available to reach Dehradun.

By Road: properly managed roads allow a tourist to reach the Mussoorie with no worries. The direct taxi and buses from diverse cities permit tourist to reach this favorite Indian tourist place without any trouble.