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Chopta

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  Popularly referred to as the ‘mini Switzerland’ of Uttarakhand, Chopta (at an approximate altitude of 2,608 m) is a slice of paradise tucked away in the Garhwal Himalayas. Surrounded by bugyals or velvety meadows and pristine snow-capped peaks, Chopta is an all-year holiday destination: pleasant in summer, rain-fresh in monsoon and a snow-clad fairyland in winter. Chopta is at the epicentre of the Panch Kedar – the five most sacred Shiva temples in the state. On its left are located Kedarnath and Madmaheshwar shrines and on the right, Rudranath and Kalpeshwar, and just above it, the Tungnath temple. Chopta is a birding paradise and you can see over 240 species of birds here, including native and migratory species like Himalayan monal, Himalayan swiftlet, Himalayan griffon, scarlet finch, hill partridge, and so on. Nearby places like Dugalbitta, Mandal village, Makkumath and the Tungnath trek route are the best sites for watching our feathered friends. Chopta has been declared as an i
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Auli

  AULI( THE SKIING DESTINATION OF INDIA) The small yet picture-perfect town of Auli is India's premier ski resort destination. Originally developed as a paramilitary base, Auli's skiing slopes are popular among tourists and professionals alike. In winter, Auli hosts several snow adventure events. You can also take skiing lessons here   Standing at around 2,800 m, and surrounded by acres of oak and coniferous forests, Auli offers panoramic views of some of India’s highest peaks, including the second-highest in the country, Nanda Devi (7,816m).  It is also the gateway to the Nanda Devi and the Valley of Flowers National Park, including the Hemkund Sahib gurdwara, and popular trekking destinations such as Gorson Bugyal, Pangerchulla Summit, and Tapovan can be accessed through Auli. Besides Auli, Uttarakhand has several other skiing destinations, like Dayara Bugyal, Munsiyari and Mundali. BEST TIME TO VISIT For skiing enthusiasts, January to March is the best time to visit. For nat
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Haridwar

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  Haridwar district  also spelled as   Hardwar   is a   district   in   Garhwal   which is a part of   Uttarakhand ,   India . It is headquartered at   Haridwar   which is also its largest city. The district is ringed by the districts   Dehradun   in the north and east,   Pauri Garhwal   in the east and the   Uttar Pradesh   districts of   Muzaffarnagar   and   Bijnor   in the south and   Saharanpur   in the west. Haridwar district came into existence on 28 December 1988 as part of  Saharanpur Divisional Commissionary , [3]  On 24 September 1998  Uttar Pradesh  Legislative Assembly passed the 'Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Bill', 1998', [4]  eventually the  Parliament  also passed the  Indian Federal Legislation  – 'Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2000', and thus on 9 November 2000, [5]  Haridwar became part of the newly formed  Uttarakhand  (then Uttaranchal), the 27th state of the  Republic of India . As of 2011 it is the most populous district of Uttarakhand (out
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Mussoorie

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  MUSSOORIE Mussoorie, known as the Queen of the Hills, and famous for its scenic beauty, is a fascinating hill resort. It commands a wonderful view of the extensive Himalayan snow ranges in the north-west and glittering views of the Doon Valley.  Mussoorie was discovered by Captain Young, an adventurous military officer in 1827, who was lured by the extraordinarily beautiful ridge and laid its foundation. The town retains much of its colonial charm and is well worth a visit for its beautiful scenery and lovely walks.Dehradun is a part of the Garhwal region, therefore the local customs of the Garhwali people have had a great influence on its culture. Hindi and Garhwali are the primary languages spoken. Other languages spoken in the region are English, Punjabi, Nepali, Tibetan, and Kumaoni. Mussoorie is a hill station and a municipal board, near Dehradun city in the Dehradun district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is about 35 kilometres from the state capital of Dehradun and 290
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Devprayag

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  Devprayag  Direction All cities of Uttarakhand have a history in their own right, but Devprayag has its own unique history. This town is a place of Pandits who belongs to Badrinath Dham. Those who do not know where the rise of the Ganges is due to them, we should tell them that the birth of Ganga starts from here after the merging of two rivers named as Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. Bhagirthi comes from Gangotri and Alaknanda comes from  Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers. Situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi, the town of Devaprayag lies at an altitude of 472 m. on the metalled road running from Rishikesh to Badrinath and about 87 km. from Narendra Nagar. The town is the headquarters of the tehsil of the same name and is one of the five sacred prayags (confluences) of the Alaknanda. Tradition has it that the town is named after Dev sharma, a sage, who led a life of penance here and succeeded in having a glimpse of God. The lovely and divine beauty of this t
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Rishikesh

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  Why Rishikesh, India is Dubbed the Yoga Capital of the World A sectional view of the Rishikesh Temple located on the banks of the Ganges River  |  © Vishal Chand Rajwar / WikiCommons View India’s  spiritually-enriched character  has touched and transformed the lives of many around the world. And no matter which part of the country you’re in, there’s always a spiritual destination replete with yoga and meditation retreats closeby. However, if there is one destination that stands above the rest and truly reigns as the yoga and meditation capital of India, and indeed, the world, it’s Rishikesh. Rishikesh is an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also for those who want to delve deeper into spirituality, yoga and other aspects of ancient practices.  Sacred rivers and mountains make a perfect stage for yoga and reflective hikes . Rishikesh is also calle d the 'Yoga capital of the world'.
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Uttarakhand

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  Uttarakhand , formerly   Uttaranchal , state of   India , located in the northwestern part of the country. It is bordered to the northwest by the Indian state of   Himachal Pradesh , to the northeast by the   Tibet   Autonomous   Region of   China , to the southeast by   Nepal , and to the south and southwest by the Indian state of   Uttar Pradesh . Its capital is the northwestern city of   Dehra Dun . On November 9, 2000, the state of Uttaranchal—the 27th state of India—was carved out of Uttar Pradesh, and in January 2007 the new state changed its name to Uttarakhand, meaning “northern region,” which was the traditional name for the area. Area 19,739 square miles (51,125 square km). Pop. (2011
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