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Travel restrictions in Uttarakhand to know about
Here are the travel restrictions in Uttarakhand you must know about. Do locals need RT PCR test? Are treks in Uttarakhand open? Which places are restricted? All questions answered here!
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Valley of Flowers-Trek to heaven
Monsoon is that time of the year when we prefer to sit at home with a cup of tea and often avoid travelling. But one place that opens during monsoon and tourists visit in droves is Valley of flowers (VOF) in Uttarakhand. The views were indeed fascinating and we longed for a trek to heaven.
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Offbeat Kilbury and Pangot where nature smiles
The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness. – John Muir And this is exactly what we did! The idea of wandering in the wilderness excites hubby and me both. Avid nature lovers that we are! We had planned our second day in Nainital for trip to the offbeat Kilbury and Pangot. What and where Located around 13 kilometers from Nainital lies the quaint offbeat village of Pangot. A destination quite popular for trekking, camping and adventure activities, the drive to the village is equally striking. The route that passes through forest zone around the Nanina Devi peak is nothing less than extraordinary. In the same village, Kilbury…
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Exploring the nine wonders of Nainital
We were excited to unwind in nature’s bliss and went exploring the nine wonders of Nainital during the 3 days holiday in September. Any guesses why we chose this city for the quick getaway? Well, it is one of the closest and easily accessible hill stations from NCR. The journey began We reached Haldwani at 6:30 am after an overnight Volvo journey from ISBT Anand Vihar and hopped onto a connecting local bus which reached Nainital at 8 am. The sparkling water of the lake, pleasant breeze and a peaceful atmosphere felt so welcoming. Instead of hiring a cab, we walked to our hotel. We started the walk from Thandi Sadak with…
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Seeing a peaceful Lansdowne
Nested in the arms of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, Lansdowne, the little hill station makes a great weekend destination. Founded by and named after Lord Lansdowne in 1887, this is a cantonment area housing the Garhwal Rifles command office. Situated approximately 1,700 above the sea level, this is said to be one of the quietest hill stations of India easily connected by motorable roads. I had heard the name of this town long time ago from a friend who had frequented the place for short holidays. Seeing the beautiful images, our urge to visit Lansdowne grew by many folds till we got a chance in March 2016 during the long Holi…
