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Almora
The small town of Almora is perched on a hillock at
an altitude of 1650 meters above sea level. Almora looks
like a 5 km. long horse-shoe shaped ridge, where the
Sitoli forms the front arm and the bazaar the other arm.
In the 16th century the capital of the Chand rulers was
shifted from Champawat to Almora. Almora is the district
headquarters. Almora is one of the rare places in the
hills where short distances take hours to cover because
of twisty, winding hill roads which allows you to visit
many places from one central point. The Sun Temple,
about 17 km from Almora, is one of the most famous
temple in Almora. The other tourist attractions in
Almora are Almora Fort, Brighton End Corner, Nanda Devi
Temple, Kalimath and Simtola.
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Mussoorie
Mussoorie, also known as the Queen of the hills, is a
famous hill station in Uttaranchal. It is situated at an
altitude of 1970 meters above sea level and the perfect
getaway from the summer heat of the plains. Mussoorie is
a popular tourist destination among the Indian tourists
round the year. There are winter showers and snowfall
during December and January. During the monsoon and
winter months it is visited by people in search of some
peace and quiet. Mussoorie is also best for walks like
other hill stations. The main tourist attraction in
Mussoorie are the Mall, Landaur and Lal Tibba. The Mall
is the main shopping area in Mussoorie.
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Nainital
Nainital is a famous hill station and has a varied
topography. Nainital is located at a height of 1938
meters in the Central Himalayas in the Kumaon region.
There are various lakes in Nainital and as such it is
also known as the Lake District of India. The main lake
in Nainital is the Naini Lake and Nainital derives its
name from this lake. The best time to visit Nainital is
from April to May and October to November. Various
tourists visit Nainital to explore its historical sites,
wildlife reserve, fruit orchards, and the panoramic
environment. The various tourist attractions in Nainital
are the Naini Lake, Naina Peak, Snow View, High Altitude
Zoo, Land's End and State Observatory. Some other famous
places in Nainital are Haldwani, Kaladhungi, Ramnagar,
Bhowali, Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, Bhimtal, Sattal and
Naukuchiatal.
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Dhanaulti
Dhanaulti is situated on the Mussoorie - Chamba route in
Uttaranchal, and is about 25 kms. from Mussoorie.
Dhanaulti is situated amidst thick, virgin forests of
deodar, rhododendron and oak and has a atmosphere of
perfect peace and tranquility. The long wooded slopes,
cool breeze, warm and hospitable people, lovely weather
and fabulous view of snow covered mountains makes it an
ideal retreat for a relaxed holiday. The main tourist
attractions in Dhanaulti are Barehipani and Joranda
Falls, Chanderi, Dashavatar Temple, Deogarh, Jain
Temples, Matatila Dam, Pradhanpat Hill and Talbehat.
Pachmarhi
Pachmarhi is the only hill station in the Madhya
Pradesh. Pachmarhi is situated at an altitude of 1067
metres and a large plateau, ringed by hills on the
evergreen Satpura range. Pachmarhi is the traveller's
delight. It is characterized by rugged hills, forests,
ravines and 12 spectacular waterfalls. The best season
to visit Pachmarhi is from September to October and
April to June. Handi Khoh is the most impressive ravine
with a 100m high precipice and steep rides. The other
tourist attractions in Pachmarhi are Apsara Vihar (Fairy
Pool), Raja Prapat (Big Falls), Bee Falls, Mahadev caves,
Pandava Caves, Jata Shankar and Rajendragiri.
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