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Auli, (alt. 2915 mts-3049 mts ) is an important ski destination in the Himalayan

mountains ofUttarakhand, India. Auli is known as 'Bugyal' in the regional language

which means meadow. In fact some French and Australian experts consider Auli to

be one of the best ski resorts in the world. 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 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.

Kausani is a destination for Himalayan tourists. It is located 53 km North ofAlmora.

The altitude of this place is about 1890 mts. This place offers a 350 km view of the

Himalayan peaks likeTrisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. There are very few places

in the Himalayas which can compare with the beauty of Kausani - a picturesque hill

station famous for its scenic splendor and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic

view of the Himalayas. Kausani lies on the atop the ridge amidst dense Pine trees

overlooking Someshwar valley on one side and Garur and Baijnath Katyuri valley on

the other on Almora-Bageshwar-Didihat Highway. Mahatma Gandhi called this place

the 'Switzerland of India', due to similarity in landscape.
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Mukteshwar is a town and tourist destination in the Nainital district of

Uttarakhand, India. It sits high in the Kumaon Hills at an altitude of 2286 meters

(7500 feet), 51 km from Nainital, 72 km from Haldwani, and 395 km from Delhi.

Mukteshwar gets its name from an 350-year-old temple to Shiva, known as

Mukteshwar Dham, situated atop the highest point in the town, on the veterinary

institute's campus. Close to it lie the overhanging cliffs, locally known as Chauli-ki-

Jali, used for rock climbing and rappelling, with an excellent view of the valleys

below. The sunrise point is at the government-run PWD guest house. One can also

visit the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI). Mukteshwar is the abode of a

saint Shri Mukteshwar Maharaj ji who lived at the Top Cottage Temple where

his samadhi is. One of his disciples, Swami Sanshudhanand ji, now stays there. The

whole temple complex is a Tapovan and an ideal place for meditation.

Mana is a village in the district of Chamoli in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.A little

village just 3 kms away from Shri Badrinath. It's scenic beauty is unimaginable

Dehradun, India -- Buddhist Temple at Clement Town in Dehradun is attracting tourists fromall over the country due to its matchless wall paintings in pure gold colour, meticulouslydepicting in events in the life of Lord Buddha.
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Almora (Hindi: ) is a municipal board, a cantonment town in the Almora district in thestate ofUttarakhand,India. Almora was founded in 1568.[1]

It is a town bustling with activity and a rich cultural heritage and history. It is considered thecultural heart of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.

Dhanaulti also known as Dhanolti, is a hill station 24 km (15 mi) from the popular hill stationofMussoorie, and 29 km (18 mi) from Chamba, as it is situated between the two.[1]

It is situated at an altitude of 2286m, and is known for its quiet environs amidst the alpine forestsof Deodar, Rhododendron and Oak.

Mussoorie (Garhwali/Hindi: , Masr) is a city and a municipal board in the DehradunDistrict of the northern Indian state ofUttarakhand. It is located about 35 km from the statecapital ofDehradun and 290 km north from the national capital ofNew Delhi. This hill station,situated in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges, is also known as the Queen of theHills. The adjoining town ofLandour, which includes a military cantonment, is considered partof 'greater Mussoorie', as are the townships of Barlowganj and Jharipani.
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Guchhupani or Robbers Cave is located in Vijaypur near Anarwala, about eight

kilometers from Dehradun Clock Tower. Since it is quite in the interiors of Anarwala

village, one sometimes has to trek or take a sturdy vehicle to reach the place. This

place as a picnic spot was established by the British Officials in the mid of their rule

here. It is popular and is considered unusual because the freezing spring goes

underground at someplace, reappearing a few meters away from the underground

tunnel. This stream passes through cave, a natural rift in the mountains.

Sahastradhara

'Thousand fold spring' is the literal meaning of the term Sahastradhara. It is a lovely

waterfall, with a depth of 9 meters. What makes the torrent so popular is its

therapeutic value since its water contains Sulphur. Besides its medicinal merits, the

stream presents a pictorial environ where one can spent hours in the calmness of

silence. The Baldi River and the caves exaggerate the aesthetic beauty of the site.

Kalsi

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In between the intimidating cliffs and the undulating plateaus, there lies a sleepy

hamlet with astounding vistas and rich legacy. With its awe inspiring vistas, Kalsi in

the state ofUttaranchal displays a dazzling serenade of natural panorama and

aesthetic beauty.

A virtual paradise for thrilling escapades, this one time frontier of King Asoka boasts

of a colourful history that has a religious fervor. Famed as a heritage site with lot of

excavated spots, Kalsi is an unexplored locale in the foothills of Himalayas whose

pristine environs offers an exquisite romantic allures.

Nainital pronunciation(helpinfo)(Hindi: ) is a popular hill station in theIndianstate ofUttarakhand and headquarters ofNainital district in the Kumaon

foothills of the outer Himalayas. Situated at an altitude of 1,938 metres (6,358 ft)

above sea level, Nainital is set in a valley containing a pear-shaped lake,

approximately two miles in circumference, and surrounded by mountains, of which

the highest are Naina (2,615 m (8,579 ft)) on the north, Deopatha (2,438 m

(7,999 ft)) on the west, and Ayarpatha (2,278 m (7,474 ft)) on the south. From the

tops of the higher peaks, "magnificent views can be obtained of the vast plain to the

south, or of the mass of tangled ridges lying north, bounded by the great snowyrange which forms the central axis of the Himalayas."

Kumaon (Hindi: ) or Kumaun is one of the two regions and administrativedivisions ofUttarakhand, a mountainous state of northern India, the other being

Garhwal. It includes the districts ofAlmora, Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital,

Pithoragarh, and Udham Singh Nagar. It is bounded on the north byTibet, on the

east by Nepal, on the south by the state ofUttar Pradesh, and on the west by the
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Garhwal region. The people of Kumaon are known as Kumaonis and speak the

Kumaoni language.

The Tehri Dam is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the

Bhagirathi River nearTehri in Uttarakhand, India. It is the primary dam of the Tehri

Hydro Development Corporation Ltd. and the Tehri hydroelectric complex. Phase 1

was completed in 2006, the Tehri Dam withholds a reservoir for irrigation, municipal

water supply and the generation of 1,000 MW of hydroelectricity. Two more phases

with an additional 400 MW run-of-the-river and 1,000 MW pumped storage

hydroelectricity are under construction.[1]

The Kempty Falls are a major attractions of Dehradun and Mussoorie. The falls are

situated mid way between the Dehradun-Mussoorie path. Set on the hilly terrains,

the Kempty falls are stunningly beautiful. The water cascading down from an

altitude of 4,500 feet and splitting further into five cascades, the water falls from a

height of 40 feet giving the appearance of water jumping and playing on the rocks

before falling down. This place was developed as a tourist destination by John

Mekinan, after 1835. The name Kempty is derived from 'Camp-tea', as the Britishers

would organise their tea parties here.Past Kempty Fall, 12-km downhill, on crossing

the Aglar River, one reaches the legendary Yamuna River. Trout are in abundance

here, and fishing permits can be obtained form the Divisional Forest Officer,

Mussoorie.
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