Whenever a plan is made to travel in summer, the places of Uttarakhand are included in the travel options, where the cool environment makes everyone's heart happy. Tourists keep going to Uttarakhand in every season to spend a few days in the beauty of it. Uttarakhand, the land of Gods, is known as a land of spectacular unusual grandeur and serene spirituality. The valleys here also enhance the natural beauty of Uttarakhand. The valleys with beautiful views and spectacular views fascinate everyone. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some famous valleys of Uttarakhand where you can live your most joyful moments. Let us know about these valleys...
Har Ki Doon Valley
Located inside the Govind Pashu National Park, Har Ki Doon Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys of the Western Himalayas. It is nestled in the middle of a cradle-shaped valley below the Har Ki Doon peak. Famous for its rich diversity of flora and fauna, the trail through alpine meadows, moraine ridges, glacier basins, pine forests, and ancient villages, offers hikers and travelers a spectacular view of the valley. Har ki Doon Valley is situated in the Paadi belt of the Rawan sub-division of Uttarkashi district. It is a unique valley extending for about 7 to 8 km at an altitude of 3,566 meters. To reach Har-ki-Doon from Uttarkashi one passes through Barkot Purola, Netarwar, and Taluka villages.
Urgam Valley
Urgam Valley is near Joshimath in the Chamoli district. Situated at an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, this valley overlooks snow-clad peaks. Kalp Ganga river flows in Urgam Valley which makes this place even more beautiful. This valley is V-shaped. There are many religious places here including Kajpeshwar Temple which you can visit. The view from Ugar Valley is priceless, and the people here are also very lovely which makes this place beautiful. If you are a traveler, then you must visit the Urgam Valley of Uttarakhand. Urgam Valley consists of many villages including Dumak, Salnam, Lyari, and Devgram. While walking, you will get to see such views of Urgam Valley which you will not get anywhere else. From here you will also see the elephant hills and mountains of Auli. Urgam Valley is the perfect place to understand and know the hill villages.
Grotto valley
The picturesque locations of Kuti Valley are a delight for mountaineers, trekkers, adventure seekers, botanists, tourists, tourists, and pilgrims. Kuti Valley is located in Pithoragarh district, which is a major stopover for people traveling on the famous Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route. The rivers in Kuti Valley provide excellent scope for organizing water sports, rafting, etc. Kuti Valley and the surrounding area of Pithoragarh district is called 'Mini Kashmir'. The valley is located in the eastern part of Uttarakhand and it joins the Darma valley through the Sinla and Nama passes. The highest mountain peak in this valley is Baba Kailash, whose height is 6,191 meters. The Kuti valley is inhabited by the Bhotiya tribes who are found in many of the high Himalayan valleys.
Valley of Flowers
Valley of Flowers is present in Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Valley of Flowers located in the Western Himalayas is known as a natural and beautiful national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Valley of Flowers holds a special place among those who love to live amidst nature. This place is no less than a paradise for those who are fond of photography. The Valley of Flowers is not only a place to see but also a place to experience. If you want to experience this place, the best way is trekking. This is usually a long trek of four days, during which you can fully enjoy the beauty of this valley. The best time to visit here is from July to mid-August when the flowers are in full bloom. During this time the valley is completely buzzing with colorful flowers.
Solar valley
A small valley in Pithoragarh district, Saur Valley extends for about 8 km and is about 5 km wide. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains, gently sloping to the southeast, and bisected on the north and south by a tubular ridge of slate, limestone, and greenstone to the origin of the mountains, which rise to the south- Branches to the east. Situated at an altitude of 1,650 meters, the valley offers panoramic views of Trishuli, Nanda Devi, the Panchchuli group, and the vast snow ranges stretching across Nepal's Adi from a place called Chandak.
Mana Valley
Located on the border between India and Tibet, Mana is situated at an altitude of about 18,192 feet, which is the highest pass in the world. It is also called the last village of India. Apart from this, there are two caves, Vyas Cave and Ganesh Cave, seeing which will be a good experience in itself. And if you are here then do not forget to visit Vasundhara Waterfall, Satopanth Lake, and Bhima Bridge. The entire area of Mana village is surrounded by hills and many small rivers can also be seen nearby. It is an ideal place for trekking and there are many trekking spots here. According to Hindu civilization and legends, that great place where Maharishi Vyas narrated the entire story of Mahabharata to Ganesh ji and Ganesh ji wrote the entire story. The famous Badrinath temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is situated at a distance of only about 3 km from Mana village. The Mana Valley also marks the origin of the Alaknanda, the largest tributary of the Ganga River.
Darma Valley
The undulating picturesque landscape of the Darma Valley is dotted with verdant forests, sparkling waterfalls, and streams, surrounded by magnificent alpine meadows that host colorful wildflowers. The valley is formed by the Darma River also known as Dhauli Ganga which passes through the valley. Near the India-Tibet border, you can get a beautiful glimpse of Kailash Peak. It also holds mythological significance as the Pandavas prepared their last meal at the Panchchuli peak. The trekking trail passes through spellbinding vistas, seasonal glaciers, coniferous forests, extensive fields, picturesque hamlets, and more.
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