Whenever a plan is made to travel in summer, then the places of Uttarakhand are included in the travel options, where the cool atmosphere makes everyone's heart happy. Tourists visit Uttarakhand every season to spend a few days in the beauty of it. Uttarakhand, the land of the gods, is known as a land of spectacular uncommon grandeur and serene spirituality. The valleys here also work to enhance the natural beauty of Uttarakhand. The valleys with beautiful views and spectacular views work to woo everyone's mind. Today in this episode we are going to tell you about some 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 in 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 alpine meadows, moraine ridges, glacier basins, pine forests and ancient villages along the way provide hikers and travelers with a spectacular view of the valley. Har ki Doon Valley is situated in the ridge belt of the Raven sub-division of Uttarkashi district. It is a unique valley spread over 7 to 8 km at an altitude of 3,566 meters. To reach Har-ki-dun 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, the valley offers a view of the snow-capped peaks. The river Kalp Ganga flows in the Urgam Valley which makes this place even more beautiful. This valley is V-shaped. There are also many religious places here including the 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. The Urgam Valley consists of several villages, including Dumak, Salnam, Lyari, and Devgram. While walking, you will get to see such views of Urgam Valley which you will not find anywhere else. From here you will also see the mountains of Hathi Pahar 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, hikers, tourists, and pilgrims. Kuti Valley is located in Pithoragarh district, which is a major stopover for people visiting the famous Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route. The rivers in the Kuti Valley provide excellent scope for organizing water sports, rafting, etc. The area around Kuti Valley and Pithoragarh district is called 'Mini Kashmir'. The valley is situated in the eastern part of Uttarakhand and it joins Darma Valley through 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 Bhotia tribes who are found in many of the higher Himalayan valleys.
Valley of flowers
The Valley of Flowers or Valley of Flowers is located in Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The Valley of Flowers situated in the western Himalayas is known as a natural and beautiful national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Valley of Flowers carves out a special place for those who love to be amidst nature. For those who are fond of photography, this place is no less than a paradise. The Valley of Flowers is not only a place to see but also a place to experience. If you want to experience this place, then trekking is the best way. It is usually a four-day long trek during which you can enjoy the beauty of this valley to the fullest. The best time to visit 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 Ghati extends 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 to the origin of the south mountains- 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 here, Vyas Gufa and Ganesh Gufa, which will be a good experience in itself. And if you are here, do not forget to visit Vasundhara Falls, Satopanth Lake, and Bhima Pul. The whole 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. 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 Bishnu is situated at a distance of only about 3 km from Mana village. In the Mana Valley, there is also the origin of the Alaknanda, the largest tributary of the Ganges River.
Darma Valley
The undulating picturesque landscape of the Darma Valley is interspersed with verdant forests, gushing waterfalls, and streams, surrounded by luxuriant alpine meadows that play host to colorful wildflowers. The valley is formed by the Darma river also known as Dhauli Ganga which passes through the valley. Near the Indo-Tibet border, you can catch a beautiful glimpse of Kailash Peak. It also holds mythological significance as the Pandavas prepared their last meal at Panchchuli Peak. The trekking trail passes through spellbinding vistas, seasonal glaciers, coniferous forests, broad fields, picturesque hamlets, and more.
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