Hills Stations in North India

Almora

First Look (Introduction) In these hills, Natures hospitality eclipses all that man can ever do. The enchanting beauty of the Himalayas, their bracing climate and the soothing green that envelops you, leave nothing more to be desired. I wonder whether the scenery of these hills and the climate are to be surpassed, if equaled, by any of the beauty spots of the world. After having been for nearly three weeks in the Almora hills, I am more than ever amazed why our people need to go to Europe in search of health .Mahatma Gandhi Nothing can describe the beauty of Almora better than above mentioned lines of Mahatma Gandhi. Almora with its snowcaps, Himalayan peaks and local culture provides a great and unforgettable experience to tourists. Designated as one of the most desirable natural heath retreat centers, Almora is also a well known honeymoon destination of North India and around Delhi. Situated 5,417 feet above from the sea level this beautiful honeymoon destination of North India is located at the southern edge of Kumaon Hills of the Himalayan range.

Tourist attractions Nanda Devi Temple One of the main reasons of popularity of Almora in Uttaranchal, it is a thousand years old temple with historical paintings and exceptional architectural beauty. Almora also hosts a Nanda Devi Fair annually which attracts tourist from across the globe. Ranikhet Regarded as one of the best destinations for heath retreats Ranikhet has been providing rejuvenating experience to its tourists since the British regime and even before that. Situated 1,820 meters from the sea level it is surrounded by several tourists spots like Chaubatia, Tarikhet and Sitalakhet. Binsar Hills Popular by Jhandi Dhar within local people, offers mesmerizing view of Almora town. 2,412 meters above from the sea level, is an hour drive away from Almora. The name of this place is derived from the name of Lord Shivas name Binsar Dev. Blessed with amazing as well as diversified wildlife sanctuary this place most of the tourist visiting Almora. Jageshwar A renowned Hindu religious location of Almora, has total 124 temples within its boundaries. According to Hindu mythological belief this place is abode of one among the twelve Jyothirlingas of Lord
Shiva. Sangam of Nandini and Surabhi rivers makes this place more special for tourists. The biggest temples of Jageshwar are Mritunjaya & Dineshwara. Surrounded by fur and pine forests these temples not only have religious importance but architectural value to as temples structure is exceptionally different from others.

Almora Special Lal Bazaar Like every other honeymoon destination of North India and around Delhi, Almora also offers the ultimate shopping experience and its main shopping hub is known as Lal Bazaar. Sweets of Alomra are quite famous and your shopping is incomplete without them. Apart from sweets Almora is also famous for its ethnic dress culture and handicrafts. Whenever you visit Almora you must shop from Lal Bazaar to take some memorable goods from this beautiful honeymoon destination.

Adventure Sports Because of being situated 5,400 feet above from the sea level, Almora is also a perfect destination to try adventure sports. Trekking is the most suitable adventure sport for this place as it allows couples to enjoy the beauty of dense forests, Himalayan peaks, biological diversity and natural health retreat. How to Reach By Road Located 378 Kms away from Delhi, Almora is well connected with important cities of North India. By Air - Nearest airport is a Pant Nagar (Nainital). During the summer regular flights are operational. By Rail - Nearest railway station near Almora is Kathgodam and regular trains available for honeymooners which connect this place with Delhi, Lucknow, Nainital and other important cities of North India.

Mussoorie
First Look Popular as Queen of Hills Mussoorie is one of the busiest tourist destination as well as honeymoon destination of North India and around Delhi, Mussoorie is 5,990 feet above the sea level. Located just 35 kms away from Dehradun, Mussoorie attracts honeymooners from across the India. Mussoorie is one of the
most romantic honeymoon places in India.

Covered with flora and fauna its green hills make it one of the most fascinating hill resorts. Situated 6,170 ft above from the sea level this wonderful tourist location gives you the stunning view of Dehradun, allow you to catch some romantic moments with clouds and Himalayan peaks. Tourist Attractions Tiger hill, Company bagh, Kempty fall, Lal tibba and Mall road are the prime tourist attractions of Queen of Hills. Walking down the Mall road honeymooners can enjoy not only the romantic weather & natural scenes but Mussoorie Special shopping, delicious food and interaction with local people as well. In night the scenes are such everyone would like stay here for forever. Detailed information of tourist attractions of Mussoorie is as follows Mussoorie Lake Situated at Mussoorie-Dehradun road, mussoorie lake has become one of the hottest picnic spots here and a must visit place for honeymooners. Enchanting view of Doon valley & surrounded villages, pedaled boats, delicious food and shopping stalls make this place romantic as well as attractive enough to spend quality time with your loved ones. Kempty Fall Situated at Yamunotri road, 16 Kms from mussoorie kempty fall is one of the most refreshing falls of North India and mussoorie. Surrounded by dense forests and beautiful hills kempty fall offers an amazing experience to honeymooners and rejuvenate you in the water fall. Lal Tibba Also known as the Red hill it is the highest peak point of mussoorie. Earlier it was renowned as Depot hill because of convalescent depot. This peak point offers mesmerizing scenic view of Himalayan peaks and in summers the beauty of this place increases four times than normal. This place is also a home of Indian military camp, all India radio tower and old British style buildings. Gun Hill Second highest peak of mussoorie, Gun hill gives honeymooners a perfect place to romance. Blessed with stunning scenes of Himalayan range Gun hill allows bird eye view of mussoorie and valley. Before independence a gun mounted on this hill used to be fired at mid day to enable everyone to adjust their watch timings and because of this Gun hill name was awarded to this hill. Company Bagh A well known picnic spot of mussoorie, can be easily reached via rickshaws. The garden has an artificial mini lake with beautiful array of flowers & plants. Boating at this gardens mini lake is as romantic as it gets anywhere else. Camels Back Road Spread around 4 kms, this roads structure is like camels hump back. Starts from library point it ends at kulri bazaar. Ideal for romantic walks this place thrills honeymooners with its stunning scenes and layout. Rickshaws and horse ride are also available here for tourists. Mussoorie Specials The Mall Road Like the mall roads of Nainital and Shimla mussoories mall road also offers memorable romantic moments, shopping experience, unforgettable natural beauty and enjoyment parks. This road

also hosts an aquarium which has fishes of many origins. This journey cannot be complete without enjoying coffee at CCD, delicious food and sweets which can be easily located on this road.

Ideal Time to Visit From mid-March to mid-November

How to reach
By Road Located 258 kms away from Delhi, Mussoorie is well connected with important cities of North India. By Air - Nearest airport is Dehradun, Regular flights from Delhi. By Rail - Nearest railway station near Mussoorie is Dehradun and regular trains available for honeymooners which connect this place with Delhi, Chandigarh, Nainital and other important cities of North India.

Manali
Nested in the mountains of Himanchal Pradesh Manali is also one of the most favorite honeymoon destinations of North India. Situated 6,726 fts above from the sea level Manali seems to be northern extension of Kullu valley. Named after the Brahmin lawgiver Manu this exquisite hill station is 520 Kms away from national capital Delhi. Manali is well connected by air, road and train with Delhi as well as surrounding cities. Hills covered with snow, rivers with singing voice, full of architectural masterpieces and trees touching the sky make this place as mesmerizing as any place could be. Tourist attractions Tibetan Monasteries, Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, Rohtang Pass, Rehalla Falls, Vashist Springs, Arjun Gufa, Jagatsukh, Nehru Kund, Roerich Art Gallery, Uruswati Himalayan Folk Art Museum and Solang Valley are the prime tourist spots of Manali. Along with its natural beauty Manali also serves delicious and mouth watering food to its tourists. Manali is a small town where people from diverse background live together and this makes it even more enjoyable honeymoon destination. Detailed information of tourist attractions of Manali is as follows Hidimba Temple: This temple believes to be from Mahabharata time and devoted Hidmibi Devi. This temple is located in the Van Vihar forest. This forest gives a beautiful view while going to temple. A major festival is held here in the month of May. The temple is noted for its four-storied pagoda and exquisite wooden carvings. Vashisht (3 kms) Himachal tourism sulphar baths are major attractions. This little village is famous for its hot sulphar springs. It also has many old temples which are believed to be in existence from Ramayana era and because of this, it has great historical value. Manu Temple (2 kms) As the name suggest Manu Temple is dedicated to Manalis founder Manu. Manu Temple gives a beautiful view of Manali and is one of the most visited temples of Manali. Rohtang Pass Rohtang Pass is located at the height of 3980m and gateway to many districts like Lahaul. Rohtang Pass is open from June to November and remain clode sue to snow fall in this area. Rohtang Pass is quite popluar among adventurous people for trekking. Tibetan Temple Tibetans have a base in Manali too. There is a large modern Tibetan temple to the South of the bus stand and also a small handicrafts center.

Specialty Old Manali: At a distance of 3 km of Manali is Old Manali, and is famous for its orchards and old guesthouses. There is ruined fort here by the name of Manaligarh. There is also the Manu Maharishi Temple, to sage Manu. Solang Valley (14 kms) Solang Valley is just 14 kms from Manlali and is famous for adventure sports like trekking, paragliding etc. HPTDC organizes ski packages during winter. Solang valley offers the view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks. It has fine ski slopes. The Mountaineering Institute has installed a ski lift for training purpose. Manali Sanctuary Manali sanctuary is spread over an area of 3,180 hectares. It is located in District. The sanctuary was notified on 26th February 1954, under the Punjab Birds and Wild Animals Protection Act, 1933. Naggar is a beautiful village, situated on a hill surrounding by forest. The region has various monuments, which shows its glorious past. Ideal time to visit Summers are supposed to be the best times to visit Manali, from May to October this place is suitable for a romantic honeymoon trip. How to reach By Road Manali can be reached from national highway 1 (NH1) easily, this highway goes till Chandigarh. The distance between Delhi and Chandigarh is 273 kms and from here Manali is 260 kms. By Air - Nearest airport is Bhuntar town, Regular flights from Delhi. Situated on NH21 about 50 km south of Manali and 10 km south of Kullu town, this airport is also known as Kullu-Manali airport. By Rail - Nearest railway station near Manali is Jogindernagar and regular trains available for honeymooners which connect this place with Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla and other important cities of North India.

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