Situated at an elevation of 5400 ft, in the Kumaon Hills, Almora is known for its healthy climate. It is perched atop the 5 km-long saddle-shaped ridge of the Kashaya hill, which is mentioned in …

The Binsar Valley is located in the Nanda Devi range of the Kumaon Himalayas, which are on the border between India & Nepal. Most visitors come for the 300 kilometre panorama of Himalayan peaks …

Corbett National Park was India’s first national park and remains one of its finest. It is named after the legendary hunter Jim Corbett who lived in this area for many years and wrote the book …

Dehra Dun is one of the most picturesque regions in the foothills of the panoramic Shivalik ranges. Enjoyable throughout the year because of its salubrious climate, Dehra Dun is a popular spot. Once a …

Ancient Haridwar is one of the seven holiest places in India, and one of the oldest living cities. It’s made up of a fascinating and colorful collection of sadhus (holy men), pundits(Hindu …

Kathgodam is a convenient railhead for Nainital (34 km). There are good connections with Agra and Delhi.

Lalkuan is a railhead near Nainital (50 km) from where there is an express train connection to Lucknow.

The charming hill station at Mussoorie still retains much of the Raj atmosphere. The town is centred along its long promenade - the Mall - and boasts an Anglican church, library and club. Many …

Set around a small lake, this charming hill town has quaint cottages with well kept lawns on fairly steep tree covered hillsides. Most of the activity around the lake of Nainital takes place along the …

Rajaji National Park is most famous for the large herds of wild elephants that live in its wooded forests and for the mountain goat, the ‘goral’. However, the main predators are tigers and …

Ramgarh and its surrounding areas are famous for their fruit orchards. The fruit grown here include plums, peaches, pears and apples. Ramgarh makes an idyllic base for visiting the nearby hill station …

Rishikesh is a popular place to come and meditate, do yoga, and learn about other aspects of Hinduism. It’s situated on the banks of the Ganges River, surrounded by hills on three sides, not far …