Uttaranchal

Nainital

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Nainital - the mere mention of the name brings the thought of cool breezes, mesmerizing locales, snow-capped mountains and serene lakes. Nestled amidst the hills in Uttaranchal, the hill station has an altitude of around 1900m. People travel to Nainital, from different parts of the country, to escape from the mundane and stressful daily life and spend their holidays rejuvenating the body, mind as well as the soul. Apart from being home to awe-inspiring beauty, the hill resort is also a preferred destination for adventure tourism - with the numerous options of yachting, kayaking, canoeing and boating, it offers. The beauty and adventure sports of the hill resort have contributed significantly to its travel & tourism industry.

Nainital Tourist Attractions

Naina Peak
Naina Peak is the peak where you go for having the best views of the Kumaon Valley. The peak is around 5.6 km from the town and enables you to have a bird's eye view of Nainital. The cool breeze, swaying trees and chirping birds of the place seem to have a calming effect on your soul.

Dorothy Seat
Dorothy Seat, or the 'Tiffin Top', is a place that was built for Mrs. Dorothy Kellet by her husband. The 4.3-km distance to the place presents an excellent opportunity for trekking and lets you take in the beauty of the place, slowly.

Snow View
Snow View, as the name suggests, is a point from where you can have fascinating views of the surrounding glistening snow. Hardly 2.5 km from the main town, it can be reached on horse back, by cable car or even on foot.

Land's End
Land's End is the place after which the earth seems to have ended. Situated around 4 km from the town, this is another place where you can go trekking. It provides enchanting views of neighboring hills, valley and Khurpatal Lake.

St. John-In-The Wilderness
St. John-In-The Wilderness is a church, situated near the Uttaranchal High Court. The beautiful interiors and stained glass windows of the church are its high point. It is also one of the first churches as well as first buildings built in Nainital. 

Mussoorie

Mussoorie Tourist Attractions

Mussoorie Lake Mussoorie Lake lies on the way, from Dehradun to Mussoorie. Not only does the lake have boating facilities, it also promises the tourists beguiling views of the Dun Valley situated below.

Camel's Back Road
Camel's Back Road is the name given to the stretch in Mussoorie that starts from Link hall in Kulri Bazaar and ends at Library Bazaar. The three km long road can be traversed on foot as well as on horse.

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Haridwar

HARIDWAR

One of the few places in India that seem to be infused with the holy spirit, Haridwar lies at the foot of the Himalayas. It stands sprawled over the west bank of Ganges, in which one dip is said to wash away all the sins of a person. Since it is from here that the holy Ganges enters the plains, the city is also known by the name of 'Ganga-Dwara' (Gateway of Ganga). The etymology of Haridwar, with Hari meaning Lord Vishnu and Dwar meaning gateway, suggests the holy place to provide an access to the Lord.

Counted amongst the seven holy cities of India, Haridwar has been found to be date back to the time of the Puranas (in which it is called Mayapuri Kshetra). The city that reminds one of spiritualism, asceticism, purity, Ganges and Mythology also serves as host to one of the biggest fairs of India - the Kumbh Mela. Situated in the state of Uttaranchal, it boasts of more than 300 temples and is visited by large number of Indian and foreign tourists. For those who want to explore Hinduism, Haridwar is the best bet. All this contributed to travel & tourism in the city.

Rishikesh Tourist Attractions

Lakshman Jhula
Lakshman Jhula is the name given to an iron bridge, rebuilt way back in the year 1939. Initially, it was a very rickety jute bridge that is believed to have been used by Lakshmana (Lord Ram's brother), while crossing the Ganges. The bridge lies around 3 km from Rishikesh, on the way to Badrinath and Kedarnath.

Ram Jhula
Ram Jhula is also an iron bridge, constructed between Shivanand Ashram and Swarg Ashram. Also known as Shivanand Jhula, it is quite similar in appearance to the Lakshmana Jhula.

Gita Bhavan
Gita Bhavan is a building that was constructed a few years back, just across the Lakshman Jhula. The main attraction of the Bhavan comprises of attractive paintings and statues, based on the Hindu mythology.

Swarga Ashram
Swarga Ashram is the name given to a huge complex, which houses a number of temples. The entire complex has been adorned with magnificent statues that impress the visitors with their craftsmanship. The complex also consists of eating joints, along with souvenir 

RAM JHULA