Bhimtal Lake
Bhimtal is one of the largest lake around Nainital named after Bhima of Mahabharata. The beauty of Bhimtal is enhanced by a small Island surrounded by crystal blue water that can be approached only by a boat and at present it has an Aquarium there. A gaggle of ducks has made the lake their home and give company to the lake visitor.It can also be made as a center for exploring the surrounding lakes. There is a large Victorian dam at one end of the Bhimtal lake and terraced flower gardens can be found on either side. Other attractions
Attraction And Sightseeing
Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple
Victorian dam
Fish Aquarium on Island
Butterfly Museum
Nag Temple at Karkotaka Hill (5 Km trek)
Pilot Baba Ashram at Gethiya
Folk Art Museum - by Dr. Mathpal
Sat Tal
Sat tal is a unique, unforgettable spot having cluster of lakes placed amidst the oak forest. It is comparable with Westmoreland of England. As one approach toward Sattal first lake is old Nal Damyanti Lake. On moving ahead there is the ashram of Stanley Johns an American Missionary. Next lake is Panna or Garude lake. As we move down there is a cluster of three lakes, these lakes are Ram, Laxman and Sita lake. Other attractions
Attraction And Sightseeing
Fishing in Sattal
Birding in Sattal
Methodist Ashram
Adventure activioties near Suicide Rock
Visit to Mystery Lake – Garur Tal
St. John Church
Ghorakhal temple
Ghorakhal temple famous for the temple of Lord Golu worshipped by hill people.
Attraction And Sightseeing
Tea Estate
Paragliding
Golu Devta Temple
Kainchi Dham, Bhowali
Bhowali
Situated at an altitude of 1706 m on the main Haldwani – Almora – Ranikhet road, Bhowali is a major health resort, also known for its breathtaking Himalayan views. It is also a major export centre for apples, apricot, plums, pears etc.
Right on the motorable road to Kathgodam and Almora, its healthy climate made it an ideal location for the opening of the first T.B. Sanatorium in the State. Four kms from Bhowali are the famous Golu Devta Temple and Sainik School in Ghorakhal.
Enjoy nature walks, horse riding, or even rock climbing and rejuvenate yourself. There are wonderful forest walks in this area where a walk to the Dorothy’s Seat picnic spot at Tiffin Top can be a memorable experience. Trekking to Naina Peak is another significant activity to be enjoyed here.
Attraction And Sightseeing
Valley of Flowers
Tungnath
Shaymkhet Tea Garden
Sattal
Ramnagar
Pithoragarh
Naukuchia Tal
The beauty of Naukuchiatal is its tranquiiity. Surrounded by green oak forests from all sides this beautiful lake is aiimented by an underwater spring. The first sight of this tranquil lake is mesmerizing and eye-soothing, sure to leave you wanting for more.
Naukuchiatal is also famous for a local belief as per which you can attain Nirvana if you see all nine corners of Naukuchiatal Lake from a Single Point.
Naukuchiatal is a must-visit for those who love getting lost in the serenity of nature. The captivating surroundings and varied biodiversity that can be seen in the area within 10 km radius of Naukuchiatal gives it the perception of virtual heaven. It is the place where you can enjoy compilations of colorful butterflies and the beautiful variety of Himalayan birds.
A pretty deep clean lake with its nine corner is a captivating site. Length of lake is 983 mts. breadth is 693 mts & depth 40.3 mts. It is within an enchanting valley offering an opportunity of angling and bird watching. There is ample scope for rowing, paddling or yachting. Other attractions
Attraction And Sightseeing
Bhakti Dham Hanuman Temple
Adventure activities like Paragliding, Angling, Hiking, Cycling, Boating
AEPAN – NGO Centre
Pangot
Pangot or Pangoot or Pangooth is small village about 39 km from Soulitude in the Himalayas , the drive takes around 1 hour 27 minutes to get there. Some part of the drive is through the forested area of Cheena Peak Range via Snow View Point and Kilbury, the main habitats for excellent birding.
If you want to swap the city life for some bird song, then Pangot is the ideal getaway to be with the birds and wildlife.
One can see a variety of Himalayan species along the way such as lammergeier, Himalayan griffon, blue-winged minla, spotted & slaty-backed forktail, rufous-bellied woodpecker, rufous-bellied niltava, khalij pheasant, variety of thrushes etc. Almost 150 bird species have been recorded at Pangot and surrounding areas.The numerous perennial & seasonal creeks are home to an amazing variety of flora and fauna including the leopard, yellow-throated Himalayan martins, Himalayan palm civet, ghoral, barking deer, sambhar etc.
Attraction And Sightseeing
Valley of Flowers
Tungnath
Shaymkhet Tea Garden
Sattal
Ramnagar
Pithoragarh
Shaymkhet Tea Garden
If you are a teetotaler or simply a tea lover, the place is a blessing for you. Lying on the vicinity to Golu Devta temple, the Shyamkhet Tea Garden produces wide range of tea leaves including organic tea which is also exported.
Attraction And Sightseeing
Valley of Flowers
Tungnath
Sattal
Ramnagar
Ramgarh
Pithoragarh
Ramgarh
Situated at an altitude of 1789 mts. on Bhowali-Mukteshwar road Ramgarh is known for a variety of Himalayan fruits and spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges. The famous poets Rabindranath Tagore and Mahadevi Verma have praised the serenity of this place. The poems ‘Geetanjali’ and ‘Sandhya Geet’ were composed here. Ramgarh also houses a fruit processing factory run by the Government.
Attraction And Sightseeing
Gagar forest
Maheshkhan
Gagar Mandir
Devi Mandir
Ramgarh Market
Reti Khan
Mukteshwar
Situated at an altitude of 2286 mts. on Bhowali Devidhura road, Mukteshwar is a small hill station covered with a thick wooded forest and offers majestic views of the Himalayas. Near Mukteshwar is a stone hole of Chauli Ki Jali, dedicated to Lord Shiva. On a moonlit night, the place offers a spectacular view of the sparkling town of Almora and the majestic peaks of Adi Nampa of Nepal stretching up to the Chaukhamba Peaks of Garhwal. It is also famous for the hundred year old Indian Veterinary Research Institute Campus. This beautiful place is 2286 mts in altitude and 51 Kms. from Nainital. Surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forest it was developed by the Britishers as research and education institute (IVRI) in 1893. It is the celebrated scenic spot overlooking long ranges of Himalaya. An old temple of Lord Shiva exist on the top of a rock.
Attraction And Sightseeing
Chauli Ki Jali
Mukteshwar Inspection Bungalow
Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Rappelling
Trekking
Rock Climbing
Flying Fox
Valley crossing
Views
Kainchi Dham
This place has achieved recognition owing to the ashram of the famous Neem Karoli Maharaj.
Attraction And Sightseeing
Jageshwar Dham
Ghorakhal
Corbett National Park
Chopta
Chandrashila
Binsar
Bhowali
Bhimtal
Almora
Clinging to a steep-sided valley, Almora is the regional capital of Kumaon, first established as a summer capital by the Chand rajas of Kumaon in 1560. These days you’ll find some colonial-era buildings, reliable trekking outfits and a couple of community-based weaving enterprises. Don’t be put off by the ugly, shambolic main street when you’re first deposited at the bus stand – head one block south to the pedestrian-only cobbled Lalal Bazaar, lined with intricately carved and painted traditional wooden shop facades. It’s a fascinating place to stroll, people-watch and shop.
Attraction And Sightseeing
Bright End Corner
Gobind Vallabh Pant Museum
Pre-Historic Painted Rock Shelter
Chitai Temple
Patal Devi Mandir
Katarmal Sun Temple
Gananath Mandir
Nanda Devi Temple
Maa Dunaguri Temple
Kasauni
Kausani is a hill station and Village situated in Bageshwar district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is famous for its scenic splendour and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. Mahatma Gandhi called this place the ‘Switzerland of India’, due to similarity in landscapes.
Kausani is located at 29.8541°N 79.5966°E in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, India at a distance of 40 km (25 mi) from Bageshwar city, the administrative Headquarter of Bageshwar District. Kausani is located 52 km (32 mi) north of Almora, a major hill station and the historical capital of Kumaon Kingdom. Kausani lies in the Kumaon division and is situated 123 km (76 mi) North-East of Nainital, the Headquarters of Kumaon. Nearby Towns include Garur (16 km (9.9 mi)) and Someshwar (10 km (6.2 mi)). It has an average elevation of 1,890 m (6,200 ft) above mean Sea Level.
Attraction And Sightseeing
Rudradhari Falls & Caves, Kausani
Kausani Planetarium
Baijnath Temple
Jageshwar Dham
Jageshwar is located at an altitude of 1870 meters. Jageshwar is the 8th Jyotirling among the Twelve and has great religious value.
Jageshwar Shiv temple is one of the oldest shiva temple in India.
Jageshwar is a Hindu pilgrimage town in Almora District, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located 36 km northeast of Almora and around 101 Kms away from Nainital in Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand Uttranchal.
The temple city of Jageshwar comprises a cluster of 124 large and small stone temples, dating 9th to 13th century AD, with many preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which include Dandeshwar Temple, Chandi-ka-Temple, Jageshwar Temple, Kuber Temple, Mritunjaya Temple, Nanda Devi or Nau Durga, Nava-grah Temple, a Pyramidal shrine, and Surya Temple amongst which the oldest shrine is the ‘Mrityunjaya Temple’ and the biggest shrine is the ‘Dandeshwar Temple’.
Attraction And Sightseeing
Archaeological Museum Jageshwar
Jageshwar Dham
Mahamrityunjay Temple
Dandeshwar Temple
Binsar
Binsar is a scenic, sleepy and a cut-off travel destination, situated in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state, which will bring you much closer to the nature. Located at an elevation of 2,412 mts above the sea level, Binsar is situated amidst Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. The main attraction of Binsar is the 300 kms of majestic and panoramic view of Himalayan peaks from Zero point.
Binsar is an ideal destination for writers, nature lovers and adventure lovers. The views of major peaks like Chaukhamba, Panchachuli, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, and Kedarnath are distinctly visible from here.
Binsar Hills known as Jhandi Dhar, rise to a height of 2412 mts and offer an excellent view of Almora town, Kumaon hills and the greater Himalayan valley.
Attraction And Sightseeing
Zero Point
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Kasar Rainbow Restaurant
Mohan’s retreat
Baba Cake
Kasar Devi Temple
Munsiyari
Munsiyari is the name of a town and a tehsil in the Pithoragarh District in the hill-state of Uttarakhand, India. Munsiyari, the center as well as the Gateway of Johar Region is situated 128 Km from Pithoragarh at an elevation of 2298 meters and is snuggled in the folds of snow clad mountains. Munsiyari is 624 kms from Delhi and around 300 kms from Nainital and Almora to Munsiyari is 192 kms.
Munsiyari’s name refers to a ‘Place With Snow’. Situated on the banks of Goriganga river, it is a fast growing tourist destination, and mountaineers, glacier enthusiasts, high altitude trekkers and nature lovers commonly use it as their hub or base camp. Munsiyari also falls on the ancient salt route from Tibet and is at the entrance of the Johar Valley, which extends along the path of the Goriganga River to its source at the Milam Glacier.
Attraction And Sightseeing
Mukteshwar
Khurpatal
Kasauni
Kainchi Dham
Jageshwar Dham
Ghorakhal
Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park, is a perfect holiday destination. Mainly known for its successful tiger conservation project, Corbett is home of great variety of wildlife creatures. Other attractions