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Gangotri Pilgrimage
Origin of the Holy Ganga at 3,048 m — Third of the Char Dham

Gangotri

<p>Gangotri at 3,048 m on the Bhagirathi in Uttarkashi district is both a Char Dham and the origin of the River Ganga. King Bhagirath performed penances here to bring the celestial Ganga to earth and Shiva received the river in his matted locks. The Gaumukh Glacier 18 km further...

✓• Ganga Aarti at the ghat
✓• Trek to Gaumukh (18 km, 2-day, permit: DFO Uttarkashi)
✓• Camp at Bhojbasa meadow
✓• Trek to Tapovan (22 km)
📅 Best: May–June and September–October (temple and Gaumukh trek open). Opens Akshaya Tritiya, closes Diwali. Avoid July–August (flash flood risk in the gorge, camps closed by park authorities).
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Places 79 To Visit in Uttarakhand

Extraordinary places across Garhwal and Kumaon — each with its own soul, season and story.

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Vishnuprayag PANCH PRAYAG
Vishnuprayag
📍 PANCH PRAYAG
Alaknanda River merges with Dhauliganga River
• View the confluence from the suspension bridge • Puja at the small Vishnu temple • Photograph the two rivers' colour contrast • Continue to Joshimath (20 km) for overnight stay and acclimatisation
May–June and September–October
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Nandaprayag PANCH PRAYAG
Nandaprayag
📍 PANCH PRAYAG
Alaknanda River joins with the Nandakini River
• Puja and bathing at the confluence ghat • Darshan at Gopalji Temple • Photography of the river meeting point • Explore the quiet old town
May–June and September–October
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Karnaprayag PANCH PRAYAG
Karnaprayag
📍 PANCH PRAYAG
Alaknanda River meets the Pindar River (Pindar Ganga)
• Bathing and puja at the confluence • Uma Devi Temple visit (hilltop, good views) • Karna Deval Temple darshan • Photography at the confluence
May–June and September–October
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Rudraprayag PANCH PRAYAG
Rudraprayag
📍 PANCH PRAYAG
Alaknanda River merges with the Mandakini River
• Puja at the Rudranath and Chamunda Devi temples • Koteshwar Mahadev Cave Temple visit (3 km — unmissable) • Dhari Devi Temple darshan (15 km) • Photography of the distinctive river colours at the confluence
May–June and September–October
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Devprayag PANCH PRAYAG
Devprayag
📍 PANCH PRAYAG
Final Confluence — Alaknanda meets Bhagirathi, forming the sacred Ganga
• Stand at the Sangam ghat and watch the two rivers' colours merge • Sacred bathing (most auspicious Panch Prayag ghat) • Raghunathji Temple darshan • Walk the suspension bridge for the aerial confluence view
March, April, May, September, October
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Mussoorie HONEYMOON
Mussoorie
📍 HONEYMOON
Queen of the Hills — Quintessential Romantic Colonial Town at 2,005 m
• Sunset ropeway to Gun Hill • Dawn walk on Camel's Back Road (just the two of you, before crowds) • Candlelit dinner at a Landour or Mall Road restaurant • Kempty Falls waterfall picnic (weekday morning)
December–February
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Nainital HONEYMOON
Nainital
📍 HONEYMOON
Romantic Lake Town — Naini Lake and Colonial Hillside at 2,084 m
• Sunset sailboat ride on Naini Lake • Sunrise walk to Tiffin Top (before crowds) • Ropeway for morning Himalayan views • Naina Devi Temple at 5 AM
October–November and December–February
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Auli HONEYMOON
Auli
📍 HONEYMOON
Snow-Draped Alpine Honeymoon — Skiing and Nanda Devi at 3,049 m
• Nanda Devi sunrise from the meadow (5:30 AM — essential) • Couple ski lessons on the GMVN piste • Gondola ropeway ride • Gorson Bugyal snowshoe walk
December–March and January–February
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Kausani HONEYMOON
Kausani
📍 HONEYMOON
Himalayan Sunrise and Tea Garden Romance — Ridge Village at 1,890 m
• Himalayan sunrise from the hotel garden (5 AM, binoculars, cup of Kausani tea) • Tea garden tour and tasting • Anasakti Ashram peaceful garden • Day trip to Baijnath temples (17 km)
February–April and October–November
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Chopta HONEYMOON
Chopta
📍 HONEYMOON
Starlit Meadow Honeymoon — Alpine Camp at 2,680 m
• Deoria Tal sunrise (stay overnight near Sari village the night before — non-negotiable) • Trek to Tungnath together (3.5 km) • Summit Chandrashila (4,130 m) • Candlelit camp dinner under the stars
April–May and October–November
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Kanatal HONEYMOON
Kanatal
📍 HONEYMOON
Apple Orchard Camping Romance — Forest Village at 2,590 m
• Private bonfire dinner under the stars • Stargazing with a star map app • Surkanda Devi temple trek • Apple orchard morning walk
October–March
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Tehri Lake HONEYMOON
Tehri Lake
📍 HONEYMOON
Lakeside Adventure Honeymoon — Floating Cottages and Sunsets at 1,550 m
• Stay in a floating cottage • Sunset from the Dobra-Chanthi glass skywalk • Jet ski and kayak together • Paragliding over the reservoir
October–June
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Munsiyari HONEYMOON
Munsiyari
📍 HONEYMOON
Panchachuli Sunrise Honeymoon — Remote Mountain Village at 2,200 m
• Panchachuli sunrise from the meadow (5 AM — the defining experience, non-negotiable) • Khaliya Top meadow trek together • Birthi Falls drive and picnic • Janajati Museum visit
April–June and September–November
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Rishikesh — Yoga Capital YOGA & WELLNESS
Rishikesh — Yoga Capital
📍 YOGA & WELLNESS
Global Yoga Capital — 200+ Schools, International Yoga Festival at 372 m
• Enrol in a yoga school (1-day to 3-month — book ahead for longer programs) • Attend the International Yoga Festival (March, Parmarth Niketan) • Ganga beach dawn meditation • Evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
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Ananda in the Himalayas YOGA & WELLNESS
Ananda in the Himalayas
📍 YOGA & WELLNESS
World's Finest Himalayan Luxury Wellness Resort — Narendra Nagar at 1,000 m
• Ayurvedic Panchakarma (7–21 day detox program) • Traditional yoga with senior teachers (daily personalised sessions) • Vedanta philosophy study • ESPA spa therapies
October–May and February–April
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Phool Chatti Ashram YOGA & WELLNESS
Phool Chatti Ashram
📍 YOGA & WELLNESS
Traditional Yoga Ashram on the Ganga — 14 km from Rishikesh
• Full residential program participation • Dawn sadhana on the Ganga bank • Traditional Hatha yoga classes • Yoga philosophy study
October–May
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Haridwar — Ayurveda Hub YOGA & WELLNESS
Haridwar — Ayurveda Hub
📍 YOGA & WELLNESS
ncient Ayurvedic City — Patanjali, Panchakarma & Vedic Healing at 314 m
• Patanjali Yogpeeth campus visit and Panchakarma consultation • Divya Pharmacy product shopping (authentic, affordable Ayurvedic medicines) • Traditional Vaidya consultation in Kankhal • Gurukul Kangri herbal garden walk
October–May
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Uttarkashi — Yoga and Sadhana YOGA & WELLNESS
Uttarkashi — Yoga and Sadhana
📍 YOGA & WELLNESS
Ancient Hermit Town and Yoga Study Centre on the Bhagirathi at 1,160 m
• Enrol in a Vedanta study program at Swami Dayananda Ashram • Riverside yoga practice on the Bhagirathi ghats • Day trip to Harshil Valley (78 km, meditation walks) • Temple sadhana at Kashi Vishwanath
March–June and September–October
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Sattal — Forest Healing YOGA & WELLNESS
Sattal — Forest Healing
📍 YOGA & WELLNESS
Mindfulness Retreat in Ancient Oak Forest — Seven Lakes at 1,370 m
• Multi-day mindfulness silent retreat • Forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku) guided walk in the ancient oak woodland • Sound healing session in the forest • Inter-faith meditation at Sattal Ashram
March–June
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Nainital — Wellness Lake District YOGA & WELLNESS
Nainital — Wellness Lake District
📍 YOGA & WELLNESS
Cool Air, Forest Walks and Spa Retreats — 2,084 m
• Multi-day Ayurvedic retreat at a Mukteshwar or Bhimtal property • Forest yoga on the lake circuit trails • Lake District nature walk therapy (guided) • Sattvic organic Kumaoni cuisine retreat
March–June
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Chopta — Meditation Trek YOGA & WELLNESS
Chopta — Meditation Trek
📍 YOGA & WELLNESS
Himalayan Meditation Trek — Alpine Meadow at 2,680–4,130 m
• Chandrashila summit meditation at sunrise (4,130 m) • Tungnath Temple morning sadhana before other pilgrims arrive • Rhododendron forest mindfulness walk • Deoria Tal pre-dawn reflection meditation
April–May and October–January
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Gangotri Pilgrimage
Gangotri
📍 Pilgrimage
Origin of the Holy Ganga at 3,048 m — Third of the Char Dham
• Ganga Aarti at the ghat • Trek to Gaumukh (18 km, 2-day, permit: DFO Uttarkashi) • Camp at Bhojbasa meadow • Trek to Tapovan (22 km)
May–June and September–October (temple and Gaumukh trek open). Opens Akshaya Tritiya, closes Diwali. Avoid July–August (flash flood risk in the gorge, camps closed by park authorities).
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Yamunotri Pilgrimage
Yamunotri
📍 Pilgrimage
Source of the Sacred Yamuna at 3,293 m — First of the Char Dham
• Trek to Yamunotri from Janki Chatti • Cook rice in Surya Kund as prasad • Worship at Divya Shila • Visit Kharsali village
May–June and September–October. Opens Akshaya Tritiya, closes Bhai Dooj. Start the 6 km trek early morning. Avoid July–August (landslides on Janki Chatti approach road).
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Haridwar Pilgrimage
Haridwar
📍 Pilgrimage
Gateway to the Gods — Seven Sacred Cities of Hinduism at 314 m
• Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri at sunset (arrive 45 min early for ghat position) • Sacred bathing at Har Ki Pauri at dawn • Cable car to Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi Temples • Shopping in Bara Bazar for Ayurvedic products
Year-round. February–March (Maha Shivratri — most spectacular single event). October–November (Diwali on the ghats). Kumbh Mela every 12 years (next: 2034). Avoid hot May–June if heat-sensitive (35–42°C on the plains).
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Jageshwar Pilgrimage
Jageshwar
📍 Pilgrimage
124 Ancient Stone Temples in a Living Deodar Forest — 1,870 m
• Walk all 124 temples slowly (3–4 hrs minimum) • Mahamrityunjaya Temple abhishek puja (early morning) • Archaeological Museum visit • Trek to Vriddha Jageshwar (7 km, ridge temple with Himalayan views)
March–June (best season — pleasant, spring blooms, clear forest). September–November (misty forest, outstanding atmosphere). December–February (cold but intimate, very few visitors). Avoid heavy monsoon July–August.
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Triyuginarayan Pilgrimage
Triyuginarayan
📍 Pilgrimage
Eternal Wedding Flame of Shiva and Parvati — 1,980 m
• Attend the temple puja and receive Akhand Dhuni ash • Visit all three sacred kunds • Brahma Shila worship • Trek to surrounding viewpoints
May–June and September–October (stable weather and road conditions at Sonprayag). Year-round except heavy monsoon when the Sonprayag approach road may be affected.
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Hemkund Sahib Pilgrimage
Hemkund Sahib
📍 Pilgrimage
World's Highest Gurudwara — Guru Gobind Singh's Meditation Site at 4,329 m
• Darshan at the Gurudwara • Meditation at the glacial lake shore • Participate in the langar and in serving food • Visit Laxman Temple (adjacent)
June–October (shrine open). Peak: July–August. Best experience: late September–early October (stable weather, fewer crowds). Closed November–May.
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Kartik Swami Pilgrimage
Kartik Swami
📍 Pilgrimage
Only Karthikeya Temple in Uttarakhand — Summit at 3,048 m
• Trek to Kartik Swami Temple (3 km, 2 hrs, moderate climb) • Temple darshan and puja • 270° Himalayan panorama photography • Rhododendron forest walk on descent
March–June (rhododendrons in bloom, clear summit views). September–November (post-monsoon clarity, single best window). December–January (snow on trail, cold but atmospheric). Avoid July–August.
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Dhari Devi Temple Pilgrimage
Dhari Devi Temple
📍 Pilgrimage
Guardian Deity of Uttarakhand on the Alaknanda — 1,200 m
• Darshan at morning, noon, and sunset (observe the three forms) • Photography of the temple above the Alaknanda • Devprayag day trip (60 km) • Srinagar Garhwal visit
Year-round. March–June and September–November most pleasant. Evening visit most significant (the third form of the idol visible at sunset). July–August accessible but humid.
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Patal Bhuvaneshwar Pilgrimage
Patal Bhuvaneshwar
📍 Pilgrimage
<p>Patal Bhuvaneshwar is one of the most extraordinary and lesser-known sacred sites in Uttarakhand — a deep limestone cave temple 90 feet u...
• Guided descent into the cave (compulsory — ASI certified guide provided on site) • View of the mythological stone formations (Sheshnag, Ganesha head) • Shiva lingam darshan • Mahakali Temple at Gangolihat (5 km, powerful Shakti shrine, unmissable)
Year-round. March–June and September–November most comfortable. Avoid heavy monsoon July–August when the road to Gangolihat can be affected by landslides. The cave is open from 7 AM.
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Panch Kedar Pilgrimage
Panch Kedar
📍 Pilgrimage
Five Shiva Temples of the High Himalayas — 1,700–3,680 m
• Complete Panch Kedar circuit (12–15 days) • Tungnath + Chandrashila summit (3.5 km + 1.5 km, most popular, see Trekking section) • Rudranath forest trek (20 km, most atmospheric) • Madhyamaheshwar meadow trek (24 km, finest meadow setting)
May, June, September, October
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Kedarnath Pilgrimage
3,583 m
Kedarnath
⭐ 4.9
📍 Pilgrimage
The Eternal Shiva Shrine — One of 12 Jyotirlingas
8th-century temple by Adi Shankaracharya Helicopter service from Phata & Sirsi 16 km trek from Gaurikund base Temple open May to November only
May – June, Sep – Oct
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Badrinath Pilgrimage
3,133 m
Badrinath
⭐ 4.9
📍 Pilgrimage
Sacred Vishnu Temple Between Nar & Narayana Ranges
Char Dham · Vishnu Temple Mana Village — India's last village Tapt Kund hot springs Vasudhara Falls
May – June, Sep – Oct
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Tehri Lake Adventure
Tehri Lake
📍 Adventure
Himalayan Adventure Hub — India's Largest Reservoir at 1,550 m
• Jet skiing and banana boat rides • Paragliding over the reservoir • Bungee and zip-line at the Adventure Park • Walk the Dobra-Chanthi glass skywalk at sunset
October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
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Dayara Bugyal Adventure
Dayara Bugyal
📍 Adventure
High-Altitude Meadow Skiing and Trekking — 3,408 m in Uttarkashi
• Backcountry skiing across the meadow (December–March) • Summer meadow camping (May–June) • Photography of Bandarpoonch and Draupadi Ka Danda at sunrise • Barnala Tal visit for peak reflections
December, January, February, March, May, June, September, October, November
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Munsiyari Adventure
Munsiyari
📍 Adventure
Gateway to Glacial Adventures — Remote Base at 2,200 m in Kumaon
• Milam Glacier trek (5–6 days, permit: DC Pithoragarh) • Khaliya Top half-day trek (4 km, 300 m gain) • Birthi Falls day trip (35 km) • Dawn Panchachuli sunrise walk (5 AM, from the meadow above town)
April, May, June, September, October, November
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Chakrata Adventure
Chakrata
📍 Adventure
Canyons, Tiger Falls & Tribal Adventure — Cantonment at 2,118 m
• Hike to Tiger Falls (2 km forest walk) • Drive to Deoban for Swargarohini views and birdwatching • Jaunsari village cultural walk with local guide • Skiing at Mundali (December–February)
March, April, May, June, October, November, December, January
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Sattal & Naukuchiatal Adventure
Sattal & Naukuchiatal
📍 Adventure
Twin Lakes — Paragliding, Kayaking & 500+ Bird Species at 1,220–1,370 m
• Paragliding over Naukuchiatal (aerial view of the nine-corner shape) • Kayaking on Sattal's Nal Damyanti Tal • Dawn birdwatching walk 5:30–8 AM • Bhuvneshwar Cave Temple at Naukuchiatal
March–June and October–March
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Rishikesh Adventure
372 m
Rishikesh
⭐ 4.8
📍 Adventure
Yoga Capital of the World & Adventure Hub
Yoga Capital of the World Grade 3–5 white-water rafting 83m bungee jump at Jumpin Heights Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat
Sep – May
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Jim Corbett (Adventure Zone) Adventure
Jim Corbett (Adventure Zone)
📍 Adventure
Jungle Safari, Ramganga Kayaking & Wildlife Camping at 400 m
• Jeep safari in Dhikala zone (book 45 days ahead at irctcforest.com) • Elephant safari at dawn • Ramganga mahseer fishing (permit: UP Fisheries) • Overnight jungle camp in buffer zone
November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
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Auli Adventure
2,519 m
Auli
⭐ 4.7
📍 Adventure
India's Premier Ski Destination — Nanda Devi Panorama
India's best skiing slopes Nanda Devi (7,816m) panorama Asia's longest gondola ride Gorson Bugyal meadow trek
Jan – Mar (skiing), Apr – Jun (trekking)
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Kaudiyala & Marine Drive Adventure
Kaudiyala & Marine Drive
📍 Adventure
Premier Rafting Corridor — Ganga Gorge Adventure at 400 m
• Full 36 km Kaudiyala–Rishikesh run (the supreme rafting experience — 1 full day) • Marine Drive beach camping (overnight on the Ganga beach) • Grade IV rapid surfing • Cliff jumping at the rapids
February, March, April, May, September, October, November
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Ranikhet Hill Station
Ranikhet
📍 Hill Station
Queen's Meadow — Pristine Military Cantonment at 1,829 m
• Visit Chaubatia Orchards (free entry, fruit picking in season) • Play golf at the scenic course (book ahead) • Upat-Kalika meadow sunrise walk • Jhula Devi Temple — tie a bell
March, April, May, June, September, October, November
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Kausani Hill Station
Kausani
📍 Hill Station
Mini Switzerland of India — Panoramic Ridge at 1,890 m
• Sunrise panorama with binoculars • Anasakti Ashram Gandhi's room • Kausani Tea Garden tour and organic tea tasting • Day trip to Baijnath Temple Complex (17 km)
February, March, April, September, October
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Almora Hill Station
Almora
📍 Hill Station
Cultural Capital of Kumaon — Chand Dynasty Town at 1,638 m
• Kasar Devi Temple visit at dawn • Jageshwar day trip (36 km, 124 temples — non-negotiable) • Bright End Corner sunrise • Shopping in Lala Bazaar for brassware and Bal Mithai
February, March, April, September, October, November
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Mukteshwar Hill Station
Mukteshwar
📍 Hill Station
Cliff Temple, Orchards & Himalayan Panorama at 2,286 m
• Sunrise at the Mukteshwar cliff temple • Rock climbing at Chauli Ki Jali (certified operator) • Trek to Bhalu Gaad Waterfall (8 km) • Farm stay at Peora during apple harvest (September)
February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November
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Dhanaulti Hill Station
Dhanaulti
📍 Hill Station
Cedar Forest Eco Parks — Quiet Hill Station at 2,286 m
• Walk through the three Eco Parks (Amber, Dhara, Shivlok — each unique, allow 2 hrs) • Trek to Surkanda Devi Temple (8 km, 2 hrs, the trip's highlight) • Winter snow play and camping • Apple orchard walk at Kanatal
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December
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Lansdowne Hill Station
Lansdowne
📍 Hill Station
Serene Colonial Forest Retreat — Garhwal Rifles Cantonment at 1,706 m
• Tip N Top sunrise walk • Garhwal Rifles Museum visit • Drive to Tarkeshwar Mahadev (38 km deep forest) • Bhim Pakora visit
March, April, May, June, October, November, December, January
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Chaukori Hill Station
Chaukori
📍 Hill Station
Panchachuli Views and Tea Gardens — Offbeat Ridge at 2,010 m
• Panchachuli sunrise from KMVN rest house lawn (5 AM) • Chaukori Tea Garden tour and tasting • Berinag tea estate visit (10 km) • Patal Bhuvaneshwar Cave Temple (30 km — unmissable)
February - September and October - January
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Kanatal Hill Station
Kanatal
📍 Hill Station
Off-Grid Apple Village — Forest Glamping at 2,590 m
• Trek to Surkanda Devi (3 km, 1.5 hrs) • Forest camping with bonfire • Stargazing (October–April, Milky Way visible) • Apple orchard walk in blossom
February - June and September - January
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Khirsu Hill Station
Khirsu
📍 Hill Station
Forgotten Apple Hill — Silent Orchards and Peak Views at 1,700 m
• Walk through the apple orchards at dawn • Chaukhamba viewpoint photography (2 km) • GMVN rest house veranda — morning Himalayan views • Forest trail walks through the oak and rhododendron woods
March, April, October, November
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Nainital Hill Station
2,084 m
Nainital
⭐ 4.7
📍 Hill Station
The Lake City — Jewel of Kumaon Hills
Naini Lake boating Snow View Point cable car Mall Road promenade Naina Devi Temple
Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
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Mussoorie Hill Station
2,005 m
Mussoorie
⭐ 4.6
📍 Hill Station
Queen of the Hills — Colonial Charm & Doon Valley Views
Queen of the Hills Kempty Falls Mall Road promenade Gun Hill cable car
Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
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Rajaji National Park Wildlife
Rajaji National Park
📍 Wildlife
Elephant Country — Critical Tiger Reserve Across Three Districts
• Jeep safari for elephant, tiger, and leopard • 400+ species birdwatching • Night safari in Chilla Zone • Jhilmil Jheel wetland visit for Gangetic dolphin
November - June
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Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary Wildlife
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
📍 Wildlife
Pristine Oak Forest & Himalayan Birding — 2,412 m near Almora
• Zero Point before 8 AM for Himalayan panorama • Dawn birdwatching walk (200+ species) • Binsar Mahadev Temple visit • Forest trail walks
February - May and September - November
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Asan Barrage Wildlife
Asan Barrage
📍 Wildlife
Uttarakhand's Ramsar Wetland — 55,000+ Migratory Birds near Dehradun
• Dawn birdwatching from observation tower (6–9 AM peak) • Eco-boat safari for close-up waterfowl photography • Nature trail walk • Bar-headed geese V-formation photography at sunrise
October - March
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Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary Wildlife
Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
📍 Wildlife
Snow Leopard Habitat — High-Altitude Reserve from 1,160–7,068 m
• Wildlife spotting around Chopta and Tungnath trail (monal, musk deer, bear) • Snow leopard tracking with certified naturalist guide (winter only) • Birdwatching on the Tungnath trail (early morning) • Deoria Tal visit
May - March
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Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife
Govind Pashu Vihar
📍 Wildlife
Remote Himalayan National Park — Snow Leopard and Tahr at 1,400–6,323 m
• Har Ki Dun valley trek (see Trekking section) • Snow leopard tracking with naturalist guide (winter) • Osla and Gangad village medieval temples • Ruinsara Lake side trek
April - June and September - November
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Valley of Flowers NP (Wildlife) Wildlife
Valley of Flowers NP (Wildlife)
📍 Wildlife
UNESCO Heritage Alpine Meadow — Himalayan Black Bear Country at 3,658 m
• Wildlife spotting in the valley (early morning, 8 AM entry, move slowly) • Himalayan black bear at the upper treeline • Photography of butterflies on the flower-carpet floor • Bhyundar Valley birdwatching
July, August, September
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Jim Corbett Wildlife
400 m
Jim Corbett
⭐ 4.8
📍 Wildlife
India's Oldest National Park — Project Tiger Reserve
230+ Bengal Tigers Dhikala Zone — best sightings 600+ bird species Asia's oldest tiger reserve
Nov – Jun
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Roopkund Trekking
Roopkund
📍 Trekking
Mystery Skeleton Lake — High-Altitude Trek to 5,029 m
• Trek through Ali and Bedni Bugyals • View skeletal remains at Roopkund Lake • Camp at Bhagwabasa under Himalayan skies • Summit Junargali ridge
May - October
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Har Ki Dun Trekking
Har Ki Dun
📍 Trekking
Valley of the Gods — Pristine Hanging Valley at 3,566 m
• Trek to valley meadow and camp • Osla Duryodhana Temple visit • Ruinsara Lake side trek (strongly recommended, 2 extra days) • Wildlife spotting
April - December
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Kedarkantha Trekking
Kedarkantha
📍 Trekking
India's Best Winter Summit Trek — Snow Summit at 3,810 m• Summit Kedarkantha (360° panorama)
• Summit Kedarkantha (360° panorama) • Camp at Juda Ka Talab (snow-covered lake in winter) • Walk through the winter snowfield • Photography of 13 Himalayan peaks from the summit
December, January, February, March, May, June, September, October, November
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Brahmatal Trekking
Brahmatal
📍 Trekking
Pristine Winter Lake Trek — Frozen Lake at 3,509 m
• Winter snowfield walk to Brahmatal and Begu Tal • Photography of Trishul and Nanda Ghunti from the frozen lake • Camp at Daldum Meadow above treeline • Sunrise photography from Brahmatal summit
December - October
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Tungnath–Chandrashila Trekking
Tungnath–Chandrashila
📍 Trekking
World's Highest Shiva Temple + Summit Trek — 4,130 m
• Trek to Tungnath temple (3.5 km, 2 hrs from Chopta) • Summit Chandrashila (1.5 km more, 45 min) • Deoria Tal sunrise or sunset visit • Camp at Chopta for stargazing
April - June and September - January
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Pindari Glacier Trekking
Pindari Glacier
📍 Trekking
Kumaon's Most Accessible Glacier Trek — 3,660 m
• Full 6-day Pindari Glacier circuit • Kafni Glacier side trek (strongly recommended — 2 extra days) • Photography of Nanda Khat at Zero Point • Khati village cultural interaction
May - October
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Kuari Pass Trekking
Kuari Pass
📍 Trekking
Lord Curzon's Trail — Finest Himalayan Panorama Trek at 3,640 m
November - September
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Nag Tibba Trekking
Nag Tibba
📍 Trekking
Perfect Beginner Himalayan Summit — 3,022 m near Mussoorie
• Summit hike (14 km round trip, 5–6 hrs) • Nag Devta Temple puja at summit • Snow camping (November–March) • Forest birdwatching on trail
November - June
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Deoria Tal and Chopta Trekking
Deoria Tal and Chopta
📍 Trekking
Glacial Lake and Meadow Base — Short Accessible Trek at 2,438–2,680 m
• Deoria Tal sunrise (2.5 km trek from Sari, arrive before 6 AM) • Chaukhamba reflection photography • Drive to Chopta meadow • Tungnath temple trek (3.5 km from Chopta)
April - February
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Valley of Flowers Trekking
3,658 m
Valley of Flowers
⭐ 4.9
📍 Trekking
UNESCO World Heritage — 600+ Alpine Wildflower Species
UNESCO World Heritage Site 600+ wildflower species Hemkund Sahib nearby Alpine meadows at 3,658m
Jul – Sep
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Chopta Trekking
2,680 m
Chopta
⭐ 4.8
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Mini Switzerland — Gateway to Tungnath & Chandrashila
World's highest Shiva temple Chandrashila 360° summit Deoria Tal mirror lake Rhododendron meadows
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
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Rishikesh (Spiritual) Spiritual
Rishikesh (Spiritual)
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Yoga Capital of the World — Ashrams, Vedanta & the Sacred Ganga at 372 m
• Evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan (more spiritual than Triveni Ghat — always prefer it) • Yoga course enrolment (1-day to 3-month programs) • Beatles Ashram exploration (extraordinary mural art inside) • Temple walk through Swarg Ashram at dawn
February–May and September–November
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Haridwar (Spiritual) Spiritual
Haridwar (Spiritual)
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Ancient Sacred City — Kumbh Mela, Ganga Aarti & Vedic Heritage at 314 m
• 5 AM dawn ghat walk (before crowds, the most peaceful experience) • Evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri (arrive 45 min early) • Shantikunj Ashram program attendance • Kankhal ancient temples
January – June and September - December
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Devprayag (Spiritual) Spiritual
Devprayag (Spiritual)
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Birth of the Ganga — Sangam of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda at 830 m
• Stand at the Sangam and watch the two rivers' colours merge • Sacred bathing and pinda daan • Raghunathji Temple darshan • Walk the suspension bridge for the aerial confluence view
January - May and September - December
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Uttarkashi (Spiritual) Spiritual
Uttarkashi (Spiritual)
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Gateway to Gangotri — Vedic Learning Town on the Bhagirathi at 1,160 m
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple morning aarti • Shakti Temple and the mythological giant trishul • Bhagirathi riverside ghat evening walk • Asi Ganga confluence
March–June and September–November
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Kainchi Dham Spiritual
Kainchi Dham
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Neem Karoli Baba Ashram — Beloved Sanctuary at 1,400 m
• Hanuman Temple darshan • Sit in the ashram compound and meditate at Baba's samadhi • Attend the annual Bhandara (June 15 or October 25) • Walk along the Kosi river
March–June and September–November
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Joshimath Spiritual
Joshimath
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Shankaracharya's Math — Ancient Spiritual Base at 1,875 m
• Narasimha Temple darshan and morning puja • Adi Shankaracharya Math visit and Shankaracharya Cave • Kalp Vriksha (ancient mulberry tree) • Auli ropeway ride (one way)
May–June and September–October
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Tapkeshwar Temple Spiritual
Tapkeshwar Temple
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Cave Shiva Temple with Natural Abhishek Waterfall — Dehradun
• Temple darshan at Tapkeshwar (watch the natural waterfall dripping onto the lingam quietly for several minutes) • Maha Shivratri celebration • Walk along the Tons river gorge • Combined with Dehradun sightseeing (Robber's Cave, FRI, Clock Tower)
March–June and September–November
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Kasar Devi Spiritual
Kasar Devi
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Van Allen Belt Spiritual Zone — Almora's Sacred Ridge at 2,116 m
• Dawn meditation at the temple before sunrise • Silent sitting on the ridge in the geomagnetic zone • Himalayan panorama photography • Crank's Ridge walk and history exploration
February–April and September–October
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Know the Regions

Garhwal & Kumaon

Uttarakhand is divided by the Nanda Devi range into two regions — each with its own landscape, culture and personality.

Garhwal
Western Region

Garhwal

Land of the four Char Dhams, adventure sports and world-class skiing. Deeply spiritual, wildly adventurous — the heartland of Devbhoomi.

Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri
Rishikesh (Yoga Capital) · Haridwar · Dehradun
Auli skiing · Chopta–Tungnath · Mussoorie
Valley of Flowers · Hemkund Sahib
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Kumaon
Eastern Region

Kumaon

Serene lakes, old-world hill stations and India's most famous tiger reserve. Kumaon is Uttarakhand's quieter, more introspective soul.

Nainital · Almora · Ranikhet · Munsiyari
Jim Corbett National Park · Rajaji Tiger Reserve
Kausani (called India's Switzerland)
Pithoragarh · Lansdowne · Binsar Sanctuary
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Experience Types

What Will You Discover?

From ancient temples to tiger jungles to ski slopes — Uttarakhand is one of India's most diverse travel destinations.

Pilgrimage & Spirituality
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Pilgrimage & Spirituality

Home to the four Char Dhams, 12 Jyotirlingas, the Ganga Aarti at Haridwar and internationally renowned yoga ashrams at Rishikesh.

25+ Sacred Sites
Adventure Sports
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Adventure Sports

White-water rafting, India's highest bungee jump at 83m, skiing on Auli slopes, paragliding over Nainital and mountain biking trails.

15+ Activities
Himalayan Trekking
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Himalayan Trekking

From the beginner-friendly Chopta–Tungnath trail to the challenging Roopkund glacier trek and iconic Har Ki Dun valley.

50+ Trek Routes
Wildlife & Nature
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Wildlife & Nature

Six national parks including India's first — Jim Corbett. Tigers, snow leopards, elephants and 600+ bird species across pristine wilderness.

6 National Parks
Travel Calendar

Best Time to Visit

Uttarakhand reveals a different face every season — each offering a completely spectacular and distinct experience.

Spring
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March – April
Spring
Rhododendrons blanket hillsides red and pink. Char Dham temples reopen. 10°C–22°C. Best for trekking and temple visits.
Summer
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May – June
Summer
Peak Char Dham Yatra season. Clear Himalayan skies. Mussoorie, Nainital and Auli at their best. Book well in advance.
Monsoon
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July – September
Monsoon
Valley of Flowers peaks gloriously in August. Emerald landscapes everywhere. Avoid high mountain passes due to landslide risk.
Winter
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Dec – February
Winter
Auli ski season with fresh powder. Snowfall in Mussoorie and Nainital. Jim Corbett peak safari season for tiger sightings.
Getting There

How to Reach Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is easily accessible from Delhi and major Indian cities by road, rail and air — with multiple entry points serving different regions.

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By Air
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun — daily flights from Delhi (45 min), Mumbai and Bangalore. Pantnagar Airport serves the Kumaon region.
Connects: Dehradun, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Haridwar
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By Train
Haridwar Junction, Dehradun Station and Kathgodam are the major railheads with express services from Delhi in 4–6 hours.
Connects: Haridwar, Rishikesh, Nainital, Corbett
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By Road
Delhi to Haridwar: 220 km (5 hrs), Dehradun: 250 km (6 hrs), Nainital: 320 km (7 hrs). Well-maintained national highways.
Well-connected from Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Chandigarh

📍 Distances from Delhi

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Haridwar
220 km · 5 hrs
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Rishikesh
240 km · 6 hrs
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Dehradun
250 km · 6 hrs
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Mussoorie
280 km · 7 hrs
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Jim Corbett
260 km · 6 hrs
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Nainital
320 km · 7 hrs
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Kedarnath
460 km · 10 hrs
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Auli
500 km · 11 hrs
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Val. of Flowers
520 km · 12 hrs
Before You Go

Essential Travel Tips

Practical advice from our expert guides to make your Uttarakhand trip smooth, safe and unforgettable.

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Permits & Registrations
Char Dham Yatra requires biometric registration (free, mandatory) at counters in Haridwar and Rishikesh or online. Valley of Flowers and Nanda Devi National Parks require forest entry permits. Book Kedarnath helicopter slots 3–4 months ahead.
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Altitude Acclimatisation
Destinations above 3,000m require proper acclimatisation — spend a night at 2,000m before ascending higher. Symptoms of AMS include headache, nausea and breathlessness. Descend immediately if symptoms are severe.
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Monsoon Road Safety
July–September brings heavy rainfall and increased landslide risk on mountain roads. High-altitude passes can close without warning. Always check road status with local authorities before departing.
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Connectivity & Cash
Mobile network is limited beyond major towns — BSNL has the best coverage. ATMs are scarce above Joshimath. Carry sufficient cash for trek fees, porters and small lodges. Download offline maps.
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Packing Smart
Even in summer, evenings above 2,000m drop to 8°C — pack warm layers and waterproof outer regardless of season. Sunscreen SPF 50+ essential at altitude. Sturdy trekking shoes are non-negotiable.
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Responsible Travel
Carry out all plastic waste, never litter on trek routes, respect temple dress codes. Hire local porters and guides to support mountain communities. Avoid single-use plastic — carry a reusable water bottle.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked
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Everything you need to know about touring Uttarakhand, our packages, booking process, and what to expect on your Himalayan journey.

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May–June for Char Dham Yatra and hill stations. July–Sep for Valley of Flowers. Oct–Nov for clear skies. Dec–Feb for Auli skiing and Corbett safaris.

Fill our contact form or WhatsApp +91 98765 43210. We send a customised itinerary within 2 hours. Booking confirmed on 30% advance deposit.

Yes! Helicopter packages from Phata and Sirsi helipads. Slots fill 3–4 months ahead in peak season (May–June). Contact us for availability.

15+ days: Full refund minus fee. 7–14 days: 50% refund. Under 7 days: Free rescheduling. Natural calamities: full credit or free rescheduling.

Easy: Chopta–Tungnath (4 km). Moderate: Valley of Flowers (17 km). Challenging: Kedarnath (16 km steep, 4–6 weeks conditioning). We share fitness guidelines with every booking.

Trekking: all meals + accommodation. Pilgrimage: breakfast & dinner. Leisure: breakfast only. Full-board upgrade available on any package.

Uttarakhand is one of India's safest states. GPS-tracked vehicles, background-checked guides, female staff at campsites, 24/7 helpline. We offer women-only departures.

Absolutely — custom tours are our speciality. Family reunions, corporate outings, honeymoons — we build bespoke itineraries from scratch. Free detailed plan within 24 hours.

AC Innova/Tempo Traveller for all road transfers. Delhi pickup & drop included in weekend packages. All vehicles GPS-tracked and driver-insured.

Haridwar: 220 km (4.5 hrs). Rishikesh: 240 km (5 hrs). Nainital: 320 km (7 hrs). Mussoorie: 280 km (6 hrs). All reachable by road or overnight bus.

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