Summer holidays are nearing their end and before it ends, everyone wants to go out and enjoy these holidays. Well, there are plenty of places to visit. But there is hardly anything better than the mountains to visit during summer. For this, the best place in the country is Uttarakhand, where seeing the views of the valleys, you too will call it paradise. Every place in Uttarakhand gives the feeling of heaven. When the sun's rays fall on the mountain range here, its glow is worth seeing. The joy of playing with snow here is something else. Even today there are many offbeat destinations that very few people know about. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some such places in Uttarakhand where visiting will become an unforgettable memory for you. Let us know about these places...
Paura
Paura village of Nainital is one of the tourist places of Uttarakhand. This village, full of natural beauty, is situated at an altitude of 6600 feet above sea level. Since it is an offbeat destination, the village continues to shine. Many people do not know but Paura village is called the fruit bowl of Uttarakhand. Plums, apples, and peaches are found in large quantities here. You can experience the beautiful and thrilling trek of this village. There is no market here, but you can buy herbal face packs, and spices from here at low prices.
Dayara Bugyal
Dayara Bugyal is situated at an altitude of 3048 meters above sea level in Uttarkashi. The road to this beautiful meadow cuts through a place called Bhatwari situated on the Uttarkashi-Gangotri road. To reach Dayara Bugyal, travelers have to cover a distance of about 8 kilometers by trekking from Barsu village. During winter tourists can enjoy skiing on the slopes in this area spread over approximately 28 square km. This place also offers a spectacular view of the Himalayas.
Chaukori
The hill station located in Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand is the perfect place to spend some peace from your busy life. At this place full of natural beauty, you can roam in the lush green meadows. Can visit beautiful tea gardens. You can enjoy activities like trekking, camping, and solo traveling. Apart from all this, one can also visit some important places like Patal Bhuvaneshwari, Nakuleshwar Temple, Mustamanu Temple, Harinag Temple, Ghunsera Devi Temple, Arjuneshwar Shiv Temple, Kalinag, Kapileshwar, Mahadev Temple and Chineshwar Falls.
Kasar Devi Place
Kasar Devi can be reached from Delhi via Kathgodam, Almora. This is a place where along with seeing the beauty of nature, the mind also gets peace and relaxation. Kasardevi Shaktipeeth is located in Almora, Uttarakhand. Situated at a total distance of 8 km from Almora, this place is a center of unique power. Even NASA scientists are surprised by the space charge and are doing research. Because of the unique peace of mind, people from all over the country and abroad come here. There is a belief about this temple that the Goddess herself had incarnated here. Every year a huge fair is organized in this temple on the day of Kartik Purnima, in which thousands of people participate.
Chopta
Chopta is a small but beautiful hill station in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state. Chopta, surrounded by alpine meadows and evergreen forests, is very much liked by the people. To reach here you will first have to reach Haridwar or Rishikesh. Then from there, you will get a bus to Chopta (Mini Switzerland). The distance from Gopeshwar to Chopta is only 43 kilometers. Chopta is no less than a paradise for trekkers. Being part of the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Chopta is also home to several rare species of wildlife, including the musk deer and the monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand.
Dhat
This hill station of Uttarakhand is much liked for its untouched beauty and peaceful environment. Very few people know about it, hence there is neither much crowd nor much filth here. Surrounded by dense forests, high mountain meadows, rivers, and glaciers, this hill station is no less than a paradise for a weekend visit. Here, apart from taking a tour of Ascot Century, you can also enjoy hiking and camping.
Valley of Flowers
Valley of Flowers, located in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, is called 'Valley of Flowers'. This is a national park in India. Nanda Devi National Park and Valley of Flowers National Park are jointly declared World Heritage Sites. This valley is spread over 87 square kilometers at an altitude of 3962 meters above sea level. More than three hundred flowers like Himalayan Blue Poppy, rare Brahma Lotus, Orange Ponytella, Astralagus, and Rosa are spreading their splendor in the Valley of Flowers.
Munsiyari
This hill station of Uttarakhand, famous as Little Kashmir, holds a prominent place in the list of various hill stations worth visiting in Uttarakhand. Due to the natural beauty of this place, the number of tourists coming here is increasing rapidly. If you are a nature lover, then you should visit this station of Uttarakhand. This is a great place to go for a picnic or a picnic with your family, friends, or couples. There are also major tourist places like Panchachuli Peak, Birthi Fall, Nanda Devi Temple, Thamri Kund, Maheshwari Kund, Kalamuni Temple, Tribal Heritage Museum, Betuli Dhar and Gori Ganga River which you can visit. Apart from this, you can also do trekking here. And you can also enjoy camping. You can take pictures of beautiful valleys here.
Shitalakhet
Shitalakhet is also one of the beautiful hill stations of the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand. Shitalakhet is not very popular as a tourist destination, but it is a favorite place for tourists who want to live near nature. Shitalakhet is at a distance of 32 kilometers from Almora. It is known for its natural beauty and view of the Himalayan peaks. From here the very wide range of Himalayas is close by. It is surrounded by approximately 1800 hectares of forest area. Shitalakhet is one of those places in Kumaon where very dense forest is present.
Lohaghat
If anyone can be called the real diamond of Uttarakhand, then it is Lohaghat. It is a very clean and beautiful place to visit the mountains in this season. This is a perfect destination for rafting and adventure sports lovers. The view of Lohaghat is worth seeing during the summer season. In this season this place is filled with Buran's flowers. Pancheshwajar, Banasur Fort, and Mayawati Ashram near Lohaghat are good places to visit.
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