Uttarakhand

Covered by sun-kissed peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas and wrapped up by the coniferous trees is the almost unexplored town of Kanatal. The picture-perfect location of Kanatal sure boosts up the spirits of those who want to get away from the ...

Amidst the enchanting Kumaon Himalayas is the small hill town of Dunagiri, which also happens to be in the tourist state of Uttarakhand but yet has not found its place in the map of the tourists. Dunagiri is also known as ...

With the pleasant spring bidding a farewell, summer is here to stay for a while. Now and then we are looking for ways to escape to a pleasant place to beat the heat. With extended weekends around the corner, you are ...

Pangot or Pangoot or Pangooth is a small yet beautiful village located near Nainital, which is approximately around 15 km from this little town. The hamlet is a well known destination for its lush forests and these forests are home to ...

I am always fascinated by the mighty mountains and especially find the Himalayas to be mystical. Then one day while chatting up with my trek mates, we suddenly decided to travel to the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand. I had heard ...

Considered as the paradise for the backpackers and also as a mystical land that inspires writers, Kausani, is a small yet a very impressive land in the state of Uttarakhand. Kausani in Uttarakhand is known for the breathtaking views it offers ...

One of the beautiful hill stations in the state of Uttarakhand is Lansdowne. The hill station still remains as one of the unexplored destinations in the state that is filled with natural beauty and has a surprising aura hidden in it. ...

Come April and every vacationer in India turns into a travel enthusiast. Having enjoyed road trips and hill treks, this time around we bunch of friends were looking for something more exciting, when an avid trekker-friend suggested Roopkund. Hearing stories of ...

The Har Ki Doon Valley in the Western Himalayas is one of the most scenic trekking trails ever. This cradle-shaped hanging valley in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand is also known as 'Valley of Gods'. As per the Hindu mythology, the ...

One of the scenic places in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand is the sleepy town of Binsar. At an elevation of 2414 metres above sea level, the town is bound by the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. Also known as Jhandi Dhar, it ...

Mukteshwar is a famous tourist spot situated at an elevation of 2285 metres above sea level in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is 51 km away from the Nainital city. The place gets its name from a 350-year-old temple dedicated to ...

Joshimath, also known as Jyotirmath, is a hill station in the lap of the mighty Himalayas in Uttarakhand. It attracts both tourists as well as pilgrims equally. Joshimath is the gateway to the famous shrine of Badrinath and Hemkund. Joshimath is ...