Uttarakhand
1.Roopkund
Roopkund (locally known as Mystery Lake) is a high
altitude glacial lake in Uttarakhand state of India, lies in the lap of Trishul
massif and famous due to hundreds of human skeletons found at the edge of the
lake. The location is uninhabited and is located in Himalaya at an altitude of
about 5,029 metres (16,499 feet).[1] The lake is surrounded by rock-strewn
glaciers and snow clad mountains, making it a good trekking destination.The
roopkund lake in August2014
A shallow lake, having a depth of about 2 metres, Roopkund has attracted attention by having human skeletal remains easily visible at its bottom when snow melts. There are many theories and opinions, from purely spiritual to purely scientific ones, which explain the existence of these skeletons, which date back to 9th century CE. Because of these skeletons, the lake is also sometimes called as Skeleton lake in recent times
A shallow lake, having a depth of about 2 metres, Roopkund has attracted attention by having human skeletal remains easily visible at its bottom when snow melts. There are many theories and opinions, from purely spiritual to purely scientific ones, which explain the existence of these skeletons, which date back to 9th century CE. Because of these skeletons, the lake is also sometimes called as Skeleton lake in recent times
2.Mana
Mana is a village in the district of Chamoli in the
Indian state of Uttarakhand, located at an altitude of 3,200 meters. It is
located on the northern terminus of National Highway 58, Mana is the last
village before the Mana Pass and is 24 kilometres from the border of India and
Tibet/China. The village is at a distance of about 3 km from the Hindu
Pilgrimage Badrinath and the two places are culturally connected with each
other.
3.Auli
Auli is an important ski destination in the Himalayan
mountains of Uttarakhand, India. Auli, also known as a 'bugyal' or Auli Bugyal,
in the regional language, which means meadow, is located at an elevation of
2500 to 3050 meters above sea level.[1] Auli is less known ski destination than
Shimla, Gulmarg or Manali. It was only in the recent time, after the creation
of new state Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal) carved out from Uttar Pradesh,
Auli was marketed as a tourist destination. The state is called "Dev
Bhoomi" which means "Land of Gods" as there are important
pilgrimage destination in this state mainly the 'Char Dham'
(Gangotri-Yamunotri-Kedarnath-Badrinath). Auli lies on the way to Badrinath.
Auli is surrounded by coniferous and oak forests, with a panoramic view of the
lofty peaks of the greatest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas
4.Lansdowne
Lansdowne is a
cantonment town in Pauri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Originally known as Kaludanda after Kalu
(Black) and Danda (Hill) in Garhwali, Lansdowne was founded and named after
then Viceroy of India (1888-1894), Lord Lansdowne in 1887, and by 1901 it had a
population of 3943. Lansdowne was developed by the British for catering for the
Recruits Training center of the Garhwal Rifles. Lansdowne was a major place of
the activities of freedom fighters from British Garhwal during British period.
Nowadays, the famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army has its command office
here. Lansdowne is one of the quietest hill stations of India and is popular
since Britishers came to India. Lansdowne is unlike other hill stations as it
is well connected with motorable roads but remote in its own way. It is
situated at an altitude of 1,706 mts above sea level surrounded with thick oak
and blue pine forests in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand state.
5.Chopta
Chopta is a village located in Uttarakhand state, India
and a base for trekking to Tungnath, third temple of Panch Kedar which is at a
distance of 3.5 km. Located at a distance of 1 km from Tungnath is Chandrashila
Peak at 4000 metres plus above sea level, which offers a splendid view of snow
clad Himalayan peaks.
Chopta, an unspoiled natural beauty destination lying in
the laps of Uttarakhand Himalayas offers amazing views of the imposing
Himalayan range including Trishul, Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba. It is located at
an elevation of 2680 m above sea level. Chopta village is surrounded by forest
of pine, deodar and rhododendron and is rich in variety of flora and fauna.
6.Khirsu
Window to the snow-crested Trishul, Nanda Devi, Nandakot
and Panchchuli peaks, there are very few places in the Himalayas whose beauty
can be compared to that of Kausani - a picturesque hill station famous for its
scenic splendor and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of the
Himalayas.
With a total area of 5.2 sq. km, situated at a height of
1890 m above sea level, located 51 km north of Almora, Kausani is the
birthplace of famous Hindi poet Sumitra Nandan Pant, who wrote some of his
memorable poems in praise of this paradise on earth. In 1929, Mahatma Gandhi
stayed here for 14 days at the Anasakti Ashram while scripting his book titled
'Anasakti Yoga' and was greatly impressed by its environs.The town is
accessible all year round. For those who wish to avoid the cold, the best
season is between April to June and again between September to November. Summer
months will require light woollen clothing and winter- heavy woollen clothes.
7.Ranikhet
Ranikhet is a hill station and cantonment town in Almora
district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the home for the Military
Hospital, Kumaon Regiment (KRC) and Naga Regiment and is maintained by the
Indian Army.
Ranikhet is at an altitude of 1869 metres above sea level
and within sight of the western peaks of the Himalayas.Ranikhet, which means
Queen's meadow in Hindi, gets its name from a local legend, which states that
it was here, that Raja Sudhardev won the heart of his queen, Rani Padmini, who
subsequently chose the area for her residence, giving it the name,
Ranikhet,though no palace exists in the area.
8.Chaukori
Chaukori is a tiny hill station in the Pithoragarh
district set among the lofty peaks, of the western Himalayan Range in the
Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand, India. To the north is Tibet and to the south
is Terai. The Mahakali River, running along its eastern boundary, forms the
Indo-Nepal international border.
Chaukori's elevation is 2010 m with a spectacular view of
the snowy peaks of Nanda Devi, and Nanda Kot. It is approximately 10 km from
Berinag, another little hill station.
9.Valley of Flowers National
Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national
park, located in West Himalaya, in the state of Uttarakhand and is known for
its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora. This richly
diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic
black bear, snow leopard,musk deer,brown bear, red fox, and blue sheep. Birds
found in the park include Himalayan Monal Pheasant and other high altitude
birds.At 3352 to 3658 meters above sea level, the gentle landscape of the
Valley of Flowers National Park complements the rugged mountain wilderness of
Nanda Devi National Park to the east.Together, they encompass a unique
transition zone between the mountain ranges of the Zanskar and Great Himalaya.
The park stretches over an expanse of 87.50 km² and it is about 8 km long and 2
km wide.Both parks are encompassed in the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (223,674
ha) which is further surrounded by a buffer zone (5,148.57 km²). This Reserve
is in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2004.
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