Top 8 Most Popular Hill Stations of Uttarakhand

The scenic beauty of Uttarakhand is a matter of fame, luring nature lovers and passionate tourists from far and wide. Snow wrapped mountain ranges, various revered Dham and pilgrimage destinations, alpine meadows, lush green velvety vales, colorful rhododendron thickets, sparkling rivulets, salubrious weather and many other such gifts of nature make Uttarakhand a blessed land of unspoilt, natural beauty. It is land where beautiful nature and lofty spirituality merge with each other to conjure up a unique paradise, visiting which would indeed be an experience in itself. There are many exotic hill stations in Uttarakhand where you could experience as well as view nature in its most pristine and untainted form, far away from the pollution and clamor of city life.

Some of the top-rated hill stations of Uttarakhand are listed and discussed below-

Nainital

Nainital is a popular hill station falling in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region. The beauty Nainital is made up of many pellucid volcanic lakes among which Naini Lake stands out as the most important and famed one. Forested slopes, distant snowy peaks, meandering walking tracks, pleasant weather, several view points and plenty of activities to indulge in are factors that make this hill station a fond holidaying hub for tourists from every nook and corner of the country.

Almora

The beauty of the hill station Almora is simply bewitching. The Almora town is laid out across Kashyap hill’s hill top and is enriched with cultural diversities. Dwindling Alpine conifers, majestic snow capped mountain ranges at the backdrop, beautiful handicrafts plus lipsmacking cuisine impart Almora with a distinct charm of its own. The hill station is said to have been named after the Almori/Kilmora herb, an equivalent of soap found in bounties in this region. Almora hill town is dotted with some important temples such as Nanda Devi Temple, Chitai Golu temple and Katarmal temple which are indeed must-visit places.

Mussoorie

Nestled in the lap of the wavy Himalayan mountain ranges Mussoorie is one hill station Uttarakhand can proudly boast of. The natural beauty of Mussoorie earns for it the metaphoric honor or title ‘Queen of hill stations’ and it is indeed a right nomenclature. As you get to indulge in the breath-taking beauty of this tranquil hill station, you definitely come to feel that the supreme creator has painted the hill station’s canvas in a mood of creative frenzy with all the exotic colors. Trekking, bird watching and night camping/safari are some of the major activities you could enjoy at Mussoorie.

Chopta

The virgin beauty of Chopta, another Uttarakhand hill station, will indeed leave you gaping. Chopta is often fondly referred to as the ‘Switzerland of India’ by its admirers. During the winters, Chopta assumes a different and more mesmerizing look, donning its coat of silvery snow. The adventure enthusiasts attach special importance to Chopta as the Chopta-Chandrashila trek is an important trek of Uttarakhand.

Kausani

Kasauni’s scenic beauty is simply invigorating. The splendid, panoramic views that this hill station offers is breath-taking indeed. Anashakti Ashram of Kausani is a famed location as, Mahatma Gandhi halted here for some days to write the Anashakti Yog.

Lansdowne

The beautiful hill station of Uttarakhand is known for calmness, tranquility and serene natural beauty. Nature is reposeful here and induces relaxation and laziness in all visitors visiting Lansdowne. This hill station was named after viceroy Lansdowne who had functioned as viceroy between 1888 and 1894. Lansdowne can make a great, rejuvenating weekend getaway from Delhi.

Ranikhet

Ranikhet is a beautiful hill station in Uttarakhand’s Almora district. The meaning of the word ‘Ranikhet is ‘queen’s meadow’ in English. The tale goes that Rani Padmini fell in love with Raja Sudhardev at Ranikhet. Alpine woods, emerald meadows and snowy peaks conjure up a paradisiacal land at Ranikhet. Chaubatia gardens, Jhula Devi temple, Naukuchia Taal are some of the places to visit in Ranikhet.

Joshimath

This high altitude hill station of Uttarakhand falls within Uttarakhand

Chamoli district and is a land of divine beauty. Apart from exotic beauty of nature, Joshimath is also a holy place dotted with many temples and Maths. Narsimha temple and Kalpavriksha are the two important pilgrimage destinations of Joshimath. The Chardham Yatra Guide often makes a mention of Joshimath as the Chardham route towards Badrinath passes via Joshimath.

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