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Uttaranchal - Blessed with magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains, gigantic and ecstatic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests, this Abode of Gods includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage, the land of gods, the home of Himalayas and truly a paradise on earth. Uttaranchal is a 'paradise' for nature lover's and adventure sports enthusiasts. Mussoorie, the 'Queen of Hills'; Nainital, the 'Lake District'; Almora, the 'Switzerland of India'; Ranikhet, Pithoragarh, Pauri and Munsyari are just few highlights for the nature lovers.The State is also a treasure house of exotic flora and fauna and is an ideal location for eco-tourism, as well as wildlife tourism. The world-famous Corbett National Park is the pride of Uttaranchal.
NAINITAL
Situated at an altitude of 1938 m (6,350 ft) above sea-level, Nainital is set in a valley containing a pear-shaped lake.Its snow-capped peaks, verdant valleys, rolling meadows and crystal lakes have beckoned lovers of nature since ages.
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Prime Attractions of Nainital
1) Naini Lake
2)Naina Peak
3) Laria Kanta
4) Hanumangarhi
5)Snow View
6) Khurpa Tal
RANIKHET
Ranikhet is a small town under district Almora of Uttaranchal. Ranikhet is a hill station and tourist resort town. It is a peaceful town and with vast forests of Pine and Deodar. The Himalayan view available from Ranikhet is excellent. Ranikhet becomes very cold in the winters and is moderate in summers. One can enjoy the Himalayan view from October to March..........Ranikhet more details
Prime Attractions of Ranikhet
1) Jhula Devi temple
2) Haidakhan temple
3) Kalika temple
4) Mankameshwar temple
5) Chaubatia
6) Dwarahat
CORBETT JUNGLE
The Park is situated in the Himalayan foothills, amidst forested mountains. The park is located in the districts of Nainital and Pauri Garhwal in the state of Uttaranchal .Corbett National Park is India's first nature reservoir. Today, the park is said to offer one of the finest wildlife experiences out of which the elephant safari is an unforgettable one.The Corbett National Park is best known for its big cats, especially the tiger. There are around 50 tigers in Corbett, besides other wildlife like leopards, several lesser cats, the wild dog, porcupines, jackals, civets, sloth bear, black bear, wild boar and a few hundred elephants.
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