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Auli is abundant in natural beauty, with apple orchards, old oaks, and pine trees. Apart from skiing, there are numerous treks in the hills of the Garhwal Himalayas that offer breathtaking views of the snow-draped mountains. Auli is a popular Himalayan hill resort. Best time to visit: Throughout the year
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Nainital is a charming hill station in Uttarakhand, located at the foothills of the Kumaon ranges. It is the most visited hill station in North India, located close to Dehradun and Delhi. Nainital is an ideal weekend getaway from Delhi and the surrounding areas. Best time to visit: Throughout the year
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Naukuchiatal, a lake town in Uttarakhand, is a lovely offbeat weekend getaway. The verdant town's highlight is the kilometer-long, nine-cornered lake. This Kumaon natural wonder is home to rare butterflies and Himalayan birds. This stunning location also provides opportunities for boating, paragliding, angling, fishing, and parasailing. It is a tranquil summer getaway away from cities. Best time to visit: April to June and September to November.
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Mussoorie is one of the most popular hill stations in Uttarakhand, located 290 kilometres from Delhi in the Dehradun district. Mussoorie, also known as the Queen of the Hills, is located at an elevation of 7000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by the Shivalik range of the Himalayas and the Doon Valley. Best time to visit: September to June
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Jim Corbett National Park is Uttarakhand's oldest national park, located in the Himalayan foothills of Nainital. Corbett National Park is part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve and is famous for housing the endangered Bengal tiger. Best time to visit: Mid October to Mid June
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Lansdowne is a charming little hill town in Uttarakhand's Pauri district, 258 kilometres from Delhi. This hill station, surrounded by oak and pine forests and dotted with colonial-era buildings, is a haven for bird watchers, casual hikers, and weekend visitors from the NCR. Best time to visit: Throughout the year
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Chopta, a small hamlet in Uttarakhand, is a trekker's paradise. Chopta, the base camp for treks such as Tugnanath, Deoria Tal, and Chandrashila, is an ideal destination for intermediate trekkers looking to go on a guided trek and hone their skills. Best time to visit: March to June
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Badrinath is one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage yatras, famous for the sacred Badrinath Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Badrinath is located in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, situated on the Garhwal hill tracks near the Alaknanda River. Best time to visit: May to June, September to October
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Kedarnath is one of India's most sacred temples and holiest Hindu pilgrimages. Kedarnath, part of the Chhota Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, is one of the most important of India's 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Best time to visit: May to June, September to October
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Valley of Flowers is located in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district (near Badrinath), about 300 kilometres north of Rishikesh. For its wild, untamed blooms surrounded by white peaks, the Valley of Flowers is a World Heritage Site. Every year, it is open from June to September. Best time to visit: May to October
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Dhanaulti slowly seeps into your conscience like a long lost pleasant dream, bringing comfort and quiet, and giving you a much needed break from your humdrum routine life, with minimal human intrusion, without overloading or overwhelming your senses or expectations. Best time to visit: September to June
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Munsyari, a beautiful vacation getaway in Pithoragarh district, is one of Uttarakhand's most beautiful secrets. The town is home to a wide variety of birds and animals and is blessed with magnificent vistas of beauty. The undiscovered beauty draws visitors for amazing treks to glaciers, scenic trails, and adventures such as skiing, trekking, hiking, mountaineering, and so on. Best time to visit: November to June