Whenever a plan is made to visit in summer, the places of Uttarakhand are included in the options to visit, where the cool atmosphere makes everyone's heart happy. Tourists keep going to spend a few days in the beauty of Uttarakhand every season. Uttarakhand, the land of Gods, is known as a land of magnificent unusual grandeur and calm spirituality. The valleys here also work to enhance the natural beauty of Uttarakhand. Valleys with beautiful views and spectacular views work to entice everyone's mind. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some of the famous valleys of Uttarakhand where you can live your most blissful moments. Let's 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 trails through alpine meadows, moraine ridges, glacier basins, pine forests, and ancient villages, offer travelers and travelers a spectacular view of the valley. Har Ki Doon Valley is located in the Padi Patti of Rawain sub-division of Uttarkashi district. It is a unique valley stretching for about 7 to 8 km at an altitude of 3,566 m. 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 m above sea level, this valley offers a view of snow-capped peaks. The Kalp Ganga river flows in the 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 Uragam Valley of Uttarakhand. There are many villages in Uragam Valley which include Dumak, Salnam, Lyari, and Devgram. While walking, you will get to see such views of Uragam Valley which you will not get anywhere else. From here you will also see the mountains of Hathi Pahad Auli. Uragam Valley is the perfect place to understand and know the hill villages.
Kuti Valley
The picturesque places 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 stop for people going on the famous Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route. The rivers in Kuti Valley provide excellent scope for organizing water sports, rafting, etc. The Kuti Valley and the surrounding area in Pithoragarh district are called ‘Miniature Kashmir’. The valley is located in the eastern part of Uttarakhand and joins the Darma Valley through the Sinla and Nama passes. The highest mountain peak in this valley is Baba Kailash, which has an elevation of 6,191 meters. The Kuti Valley is inhabited by the Bhotiya tribes which are found in many of the high Himalayan valleys.
Valley of Flowers
The Valley of Flowers or Valley of Flowers is present in the Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Located in the Western Himalayas, the Valley of Flowers is known as a natural and beautiful national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Valley of Flowers makes 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 is also known to experience. If you want to experience this place, then the best way is trekking. This is usually a four-day long trek, during which you can fully enjoy the beauty of this valley.
Saur Valley
A small valley in Pithoragarh district, the Saur Valley stretches for about 8 km and is about 5 km wide. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains, gently sloping to the southeast, and bisected to the north and south by a tubular ridge of slate, limestone, and greenstone originating from the mountains in the north and west, branching towards the southeast. Situated at an altitude of 1,650 m, the valley offers panoramic views of the Trishuli, Nanda Devi, Panchchuli group, and the vast snow ranges extending from a place called Chandak to Nepal.
Mana Valley
Situated 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, which will be a good experience in itself. If you are here, do not forget to visit Vasundhara Waterfall, Satapath 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. Mana, according to Hindu civilization and legends, is the great place where Maharishi Vyas narrated the entire story of Mahabharata to Ganesha and Ganesha wrote the entire story. The famous Badrinath temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is located at a distance of only about 3 km from Mana village. Mana Valley also has the origin of Alaknanda, the largest tributary of the Ganges River.
Darma Valley
The inimitable picturesque landscape of Darma Valley is surrounded by lush green forests, spectacular waterfalls, and streams, with spectacular alpine meadows, which host colorful wild flowers. The valley is formed by the Darma River also known as Dhauli Ganga which flows through the valley. Close to the Indo-Tibet border, you can catch beautiful glimpses of the Kailash Peak. It also holds mythological significance as the Pandavas prepared their last meal on the Panchchuli Peak. The trekking trail passes through spellbinding vistas, seasonal glaciers, coniferous forests, sweeping fields, picturesque abodes, and more.
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