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PLACES
TO VISIT IN UTTARANCHAL PRADESH
Nainital
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Mussoorie
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Ranikhet
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Bhimtal
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Kasauni
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Mukteshwar
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Corbett
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Haridwar
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Almora
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Rishikesh
| Chamba | Ramgarh
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Area : 55,845 sq.km.
Population : 70.45 Lakhs
Capital : Dehradun
Districts : 13
ABOUT
UTTARANCHAL
PRADESH
Uttaranchal
is the 27th state of the Republic of India. (total states
being 28) It was formed on 9th Nov 2000 and was carved
out of Uttar Pradesh after a long struggle of the Uttaranchali
people. Uttaranchal lies in the Northern part of India
amidst the magnificent Himalayas and dense forests. The
state is bordering Himachal Pradesh in the north-west
and Uttar Pradesh in the South and has international borders
with Nepal and China
The
State today with 13 Districts can be grouped into three
distinct geographical regions, the High mountain region,
the Mid-mountain region and the Terai region. The districts
include Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Tehri Garhwal, Rudraprayag,
Chamoli, Haridwar, Pauri Garhwal, Bageswar, Pithoragarh,
Almora, Nainital, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar. Dehradun
has been made the capital.
Uttaranchal
is one of the most beautiful and enchanting region of
northern India. Nature has endowed this land with so much
beauty and spiritual bliss that it is also known as Dev
Bhoomi, the Land of Gods. Ganga, Yamuna and scores of
other rivers originate in Uttaranchal. Among them Ganga
is the most holy and prominent as she represents the soul
of India-her rich culture, history and civilization.
DISTANCES
/ LOCATION
Delhi
to Nainital : 300 kms
Nainital to Kathgodam : 35 kms
Lucknow to Nainital : 388 kms
Sattal to Nainital : 22 kms
Bhimtal to Nainital : 23 kms
Naukuchiyatal to Nainital : 27 kms
Mukteshwar to Nainital : 52 kms
Ranikhet to Nainital : 60 kms
Almora to Nainital : 66 kms
Jim Corbett to Nainital : 70 kms
Kasuani to Nainital : 120 kms
Moradabad to Nainital : 150 Kms
Corbet to Nainital : 126 Kms
Haridwar to Nainital : 276 Kms
Mussoori to Nainital : 376 Kms
Dehradun to Mussoori : 30 kms
Haridwar to Mussoori : 100 kms
Rishikesh to Mussoori : 77 Kms
Saharanpur to Mussoori : 110 Kms
Delhi to Mussoori : 290 kms
Ranikhet to Kathgodam : 85 kms
Delhi to Corbett : 340 kms
Corbett to Nainital : 120 kms
Corbett to : Ranikhet 105 kms
Rishikesh to Chamba : 60 kms
Delhi to Chamba : 290 kms
Mussoorie to Chamba : 45 kms
Ramgarh to Mukteshwar : 26 kms
EXCURTIONS
Mussoorie : Mussoorie with its green hills
and varied Flora and Fauna, is a fascinating hill resort.
Commanding a wonderful view of extensive Himalaya snow
ranges to the northeast, and glittering views of the
Doon Valley, Roorki, Saharabpur and Haridwar to the
south, the town presents a fairy land atmosphere to
the tourists.
Khirsu
: The snow - laden mountains of Khirsu tempt
the tourist in winters, while the panoramic view of
Central Himalayas attracts tourists in summers, when
one can get a clear view of 300 named and unnamed peaks.
Located 19 kms. away from Pauri at an altitude of 1700
mts. Khirsu is a peaceful spot free from pollution.
The tranquility of the adjoining thick Oak and Deodar
forests and apple orchards, is only broken by chirping
birds.
Nainital
: The Nainital tourist district is the pride
of the Kumaon region in Uttaranchal. While there are
many other places equally beautiful, Nainital is certainly
the most popular tourist destination in Kumaon. It's
a pleasant hill station.
Pauri
: Situated at an elevation of 1814 mts. above
sea - level on the northern slopes of Kandoliya hills,
Pauri is headquarter of the district Pauri Garhwal and
Garhwal Division.
Srinagar
: Srinagar abounds in ancient temples and Kamleshwar
is the most prominent among them.
Almora
: The ancient town of Almora, before it's establishment
was under the possession of Katyuri king Baichaldeo.
He donated major part of this land to a Gujrati Brahmin
Sri Chand Tiwari. Later on when Chand kingdom was founded
in Baramandal, the town of Almora was founded at this
centrally located place in 1560 by Kalyan Chand.
Joshimath
: Temples of Narsingh Dev and Nav Durga is located
here. Of special scenic interest are orchards of apple,
apricots, lemons and maltas spread all over. Badrinath
is just 44 km. from here. Joshimath is also Gatway of
Badrinath.
Kausani
: At the hill resort of Kausani the mountains
rise so dramatically as if to reach the heavens. Kausani
offers the magic of the deep pine forests and the majestic
mountains.
HOW
TO REACH UTTARANCHAL
PRADESH?
|| BY AIR ||
There
are two domestic airports in Uttaranchal: Dehradun's Jolly
Grant Airport, and Pithoragarh's Naini Saini Airport.
There are flights to Jolly Grant from Delhi on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday. Pithorgarh's airport is really
more a modest airfield than anything else.
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BY TRAIN ||
More
than three-fourths of Uttaranchal lies in the mountains,
consequently, the railway network is fairly meagre. Important
junctions include Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Nainital,
Kotdwar, Kathgodam, Pauri and Udham Singh Nagar- nearly
all of them lying in the southern and south-western districts
of the state. Train connections to other cities in northern
India, including Delhi, Lucknow and Varanasi, are frequent,
and from these towns regular buses travel northward to
other parts of Uttaranchal.
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BY ROAD ||
Technically,
all of Uttaranchal is connected by road to the rest of
north India- but the state of a road is often suspect.
Hill roads tend to be neglected, and potholes, poor surfaces
and landslides are common, especially in the more remote
areas. Through much of the state, however, roads are the
only means of getting around, so you'd better reconcile
yourself to that fact. Major towns- including all the
district headquarters- have bus connections to other towns
and villages in the state, and to neighbouring states
as well.
CLIMATE
CONDITIONS
Temperatures
in summer from 30ºC in the plains to 14 or 15ºC
in the mountains (snowbound regions are sub-zero throughout).
Winter temperatures in the plains average 10 or 11ºC,
and fall well below freezing higher up. Most of Uttaranchal
is effected by the south-west monsoon in the summer months,
and snowfall occurs in the mountainous zones.
HOTEL
AND RESORTS IN UTTARANCHAL
PRADESH
Hotel
and Resorts in Nainital
: Chevron
Fairhavens Resort (Chevron Group), Hotel
Radha Continental (Deluxe Hotel),
Manu
Maharani Resort (Deluxe Resort ),
Hotel Arif Castles,
Hotel Krishna - The
Mall,
Vikram Vintage Inn,
Hotel Claridges
Naini Retreat,
Hotel Manu Maharani ,
Hotel Alka,
Classic The Mall,
Elphinstone
Hotel, The Palace
Belvedere, Lakeside
Inn (Middle Range Hotel), Shervani
Hilltop Nainital,
Dynasty
Resorts
Hotel
and Resorts in Mussoorie
:
Hotel
Nand Residency,
Hotel
Green Castle, Hotel
Honeymoon Inn, Hotel
Hard Rock, Hotel
Jaypee Residency Manor,
Hotel Dunsvirk Court,
Fort Resort,
Country
Inn Resort, Hotel
Ashiyana Continental,
Hotel Brentwood,
Surbee
Resort, Hotel
Highness Heights, Kasmanda
Palace Hotel, Hotel
Ashoka Continental
Hotel
and Resorts in Ranikhet
:
Rosemount
(Chevron Hotel and Resorts),
Cost Plus Resort, West
View Hotel
Hotel
and Resorts in Bhimtal
: Country
Inn Resort,
Monolith Resort, Neelesh
Inn
Hotel
and Resorts in Kausani
:
Suman
Royal Resort ,
Chevron Mountain
Villa , Kausani Uttaranchal , Krishna
Mount View Resort
Hotel
and Resorts in Mukteshwar
: Mountain
Trail Resort , Krishna
Orchard Resort
Hotel
and Resorts in Jim Corbett National Park :
Manu
Maharani Resort,
Quality
Inn Corbett Jungle Resort,
The
Claridges Corbett Hideaway,
Tiger
Camp,
Claridges
Corbett River View Retreat, The
Solluna Resort, Corbett
Treff Hotel,
Corbett's Call
of The Wild
Hotel
and Resorts in Haridwar
: The
Haveli Hari Ganga Hotel ,
Sagar
Ganga Resort,
Classic
Residency
Hotel
and Resorts in Almora
:
Kasaar
Jungel Resort
Hotel
and Resorts in Rishikesh
: The
Glass House on the Ganges ( Neemrana Group ) , Hotel
Ganga Kinare,
Hotel
Ganga View
Hotel
and Resorts in Chamba
: Classic
Hill Top Resort
Hotel
and Resorts in Ramgarh
: The
Ramgarh Bungalows, (Neemrana Group)
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