Places to see in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is a state in the northern part of India and is also referred to as “the Land of the Gods”. The title “land of the Gods” is given to the state as the land is dotted with numerous temples. The land has not only been blessed with temples and places of worship but also with a variety of natural beauties. The towering snow clad mountains, lush green valleys, torrential rivers, beautiful hill stations, national parks, blossoming flowers adorning the valleys etc make up the places to see in Uttarakhand.

In Uttarakhand tourist places are mainly comprised of hill stations and temples. Some of the best known hill stations that make up the beauty of the state are:-

Mussoorie - this beautiful hill station is situated in the Dehradun district of the state. This is by far one of the most visited hill station of the state for its immense natural beauty and simplicity. Some of the most frequented places of interest in this hill station are GunHill, Lake Mist, Municipal Garden, Mussoorie Lake, Bhatta Falls, Sir George Everest's House, Cloud End, Jharipani Fall, Mossy Fall, Van Chetna Kendra, and Jwalaji Temple etc. a visit to this hill station is a must when in the state of Uttarakhand.

Nainital - also called as the Lake city of Uttarakhand; at an elevation of 6358 ft above sea level the hill station of Nainital stands tall. It is located in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas. The hill station is really beautiful and has a cool weather that will please and relax your senses. Some of the most well known places of interest of the hill station are Naini Lake, Nakuchia Lake, Bhimtal Lake, Naini Devi Temple, St. John's Church, Snow View Point, Governor's House, and Naina Peak.

Bhimtal - this place is most famed for the Bhimtal Lake that beautifies the place. The main places of interest here that one should not miss out on when here are Nal Damyanti Tal, Sattal which is a group of lakes, the hill of Karkotaka, Garg Parvat which is the source of river Gargi, Bhimeshwar temple etc.
Almora - Kasar Devi, Banari Devi, Chitai, Garhnath, and Binsar Mahadev etc. are the temples that bless this place and they are the shrines that draw scores of devotees every year. The aura and sanctity of the place is gives you a feeling of blessedness on paying a visit to these temples. The hill station of the place is visited mainly because of these holy temples that bless the place.
Ranikhet - this town with its picturesque views and wide spared meadows are a real eye pleaser. The name Ranikhet means “Queens Meadow” and is a title rightly given to this cantonment town located in the Almora district. A visit to this place will be a great treat when in Uttarakhand.

Many other places also contribute towards the Uttarakhand tour Places however words fail to express the vast beauty that make them up, so a visit to the place is the best way to experience it. So pack your bags and travel with us to witness beauty at its best in the wonder state of Uttarakhand.

Places to See in Shimla

The time has changed and the winds have changed its direction, but the colonial charm in Shimla echoes even today. The presence of the British Empire in Shimla might have ceased but its charm can still be felt while exploring this beautiful and charming Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh.
Shimla is today one of Himachal’s most sought after hill station visited by millions of tourists, adventure seekers and honeymooners from across India and abroad. The various accommodation facilities, easy accessibility and the presence of various places to see in Shimla make it a popular hill station in India, where one get to enjoy holidays with full of fun creating lifetime memories.
Endowed with unparallel beauty and encircled by the snow capped Himalayas, Shimla has so many interesting and captivating places of tourist interest. Some important places to see in Shimla are as mentioned below:
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The Ridge
Located in the heart of Shimla, the Ridge is an open large space that runs east to the west alongside of the Mall Road. The Ridge joins the Scandal Point as well as the Lakkar Bazar also called the Wooden Craft Market. It is a beautiful place were various activities take place mainly of which the summer festival and the functions held by the government take place. On the eve of the New Year people gather here in huge number to celebrate the day in excitement and joy.
Annandale
Annandale is a popular tourist spots in Shimla. Nestled delightfully at an altitude of 1864.5 metres, it is vast stretch with flat ground near Shimla that was used earlier by the Britishers as the venue of celebration and dance. Later a gymkhana club was established and today it is the playground and a popular picnic spot. It is a popular spot where various games activities like cricket, football and polo are played. 9 holes golf course and the cricket ground here is well maintained by the Army.

Chadwick Falls
Chadwick Falls is one of the most important attractions in Shimla. Encircled delightfully by the thick forest, the fall is located at a distance of 7 kms from Shimla that flow from the captivating height of 1586 metres. Chadwick Falls since ages have been the source of water for the thick wooded forest of Shimla.
Mashobra
Mashobra is another great place to visit in Shimla. It is a beautiful place with historical importance as its connect Shimla through the historic Hindusthan Tibet Road built by the than Viceroy Lord Dalhousie in the year 1850. The town also has some interesting tourist attraction that include Carignano ( a picturesque picnic spot), Rashtrapati Niliyam, Ramshackle Palace and Naldhera a place renowned for its beautiful 9 hole golf course.
The Mall
The Mall is another important tourist attraction in Shimla. It is the centre for shopping as well as people gathers here to enjoy leisure time walking along the Mall Road. One can also enjoy delicious and lip smacking delicacies at various restaurants that are around the Mall in Shimla.
Besides these, there are several other picturesque and alluring places to see in Shimla. Few other important attractions to name are Shimla State Museum, Summer Hill, Jhakoo Hills, Christ Church, Indian Institute of Advance Studies, Prospect Hill, Sarahan, Fagu, Narkhanda and the Glenn.

Come to Shimla and enjoy ultimate  holidays exploring the charm and beauty of some exquisite tourist attractions that have historical importance and naturally wonderful.