11 Best Lesser-Known and Less Crowded Places of Uttarakhand
Nowadays it has become very difficult to manage our work life balance and in our busy schedule sometimes you too must have felt that our soul always seeks for peace of mind.
Usually we all looks for uncommon places or offbeat places to visit as well known/ famous destinations are sometime overcrowded during vacations. If you are living in metropolis then your craving for a peaceful escape may have much higher.
Uttarakhand is a popular north Indian state; known for its charming beauty, spiritual significance and serene landscapes. I have made a list of such 11 Best Lesser-Known and Less Crowded Places of Uttarakhand for your inner peace and unique in experience.
Ramgarh- Pure Natural Beauty
Ramgarh is a beautiful little hill station in Nainital District of Uttarakhand. It is situated at height 1,518 m (4,980 ft) from sea level and just before Mukteshwar city at distance of 60 Km from Haldwani/ Kathgodam and 350 Km from Delhi. This place is rich in orchards and also known as the “Fruit Bowl of Kumaon“. You can see the clear view of the Himalaya’s snow-capped ranges from Ramgarh.
Ramgarh attracts everyone by its fruit valley which consist peach, apricots, pears, and apples. It comprises two parts – Malla, located on a high elevation, and Talla, located downhill. It also has a famous viewing spot called Dadi Point.
Nearby locations include Gagar Shiv temple, Tagore Top, Madhuban, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Hartola, Mukteshwar and Nathuakhan, all accessible from Nainital and Bhimtal.
This place has their historical importance as the Ramgarh was the cantonment of the English army once. It was famous as famous poets Rabindranath Tagore had established their ashrams over here. Various Hindi writers as Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ and Agyeya lived here. There is also a library dedicated to famous Hindi poet writer Mahadevi Varma, who got the idea of writing Lachma, the famous story, in Ramgarh.
Kanatal – A Himalayan Paradise
Kantal is a hill destination that gives you a unique offbeat experience. Kanatal is a serene hill station with beauty of nature and lush greenery. Far from the madding crowds, this tranquil destination is perfect for nature lovers
Kanatal is a small village situated 78 km from Dehradun, 38 km from Mussoorie and 12 km from Chamba. It is on the Chamba-Mussoorie road and nearly 300 km from Delhi.
As per locals tales when a small lake also known as “taal” or pond had dried up people began to refer to it as kaana taal. And that how its named as Kanatal. In Hindi, the word kaana usually refers to a dry well or pond. The solace of this place keeps it in 11 Best Lesser-Known and Less Crowded Places of Uttarakhand.
Pangoot- Peaceful Hill
Pangot is a village in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand India situated at a height of 6,510 feet and 13 kilometers from Nainital. It is a beautiful way from Nainital to Pangoot, as beautiful view of Naina Peak Range and Himalya Darshn point are passes through.
The main attraction of Pangot are its birds; around 600 bird species have been recorded in this area. You can see a variety of Himalayan species along the way such as Himalayan griffon, blue-winged minla, spotted and slaty-backed forktail.
It is also the home of variety of flora and fauna including leopards, yellow-throated Himalayan martens, Himalayan palm civets, gorals, barking deer and sambhar. this place is a perfect example of 11 Best Lesser-Known and Less Crowded Places of Uttarakhand.
Birding, Adventure Activities (Rappelling, Burma Bridge, Flying Fox, Double Rope and more), Waterfall Trek, Trek to China/Naina Peak, Trek to Brhamsthali, Kilbury Trek, Village Walk, Sunset Point Trek.
Garun
Garur is one beautiful hill destination in Bageshwar District of Uttarakhand state and located 145 Km from Kathgodam. Garur town spreads in a vast valley formed by glaciation and river erosion of Gomati and Garur Ganga. The panoramic beauty of Garur will make you hypnotize. Kausani, Baijnath, Kot Bhramari Gwaldam are the nearby places of visit. Garur is about 16 km away from Kausani and Gwaldam is about 25 km from Garur is which comes in Garhwal.
The famous attraction of Garur is Kausani Tea Estate, Kot Bhramari Temple, Rudradhari Waterfall and Kausani Shawl Factory
Binsar – A Sanctuary of Peace
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary situated around 30 Km far from Almora town. Binsar is a peaceful wildlife sanctuary and surrounded by dense forests which offers trekking and other wildlife experience to visitors.
The wildlife sanctuary has diverse flora and fauna. It’s an ideal place for birdwatchers and trekkers. The sanctuary’s peaceful atmosphere is perfect retreat for to reconnect with yourself and nature.
Munsiyari – The Hidden Gem
Munsiyari, located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand is at the base of the great Himalayan at height of 2,200 m (7,200 ft). Munsyari is place where you can glimpse the beauty of places Close to Himalayan. This is a place offering stunning views of the Panchachuli peaks.
This offbeat destination is perfect for trekkers and adventure enthusiasts. It is a starting point of various treks into the interior of the range as Milam Glacier is also comes under Munsyari tehsil. The distance of Munsyari from kathgodam is 283 km in whichg is pure drive on lap of mountain. This is why we keep it in our 11 Best Lesser-Known and Less Crowded Places of Uttarakhand.
Khirsu – An Apple Orchard Paradise
Nestled in the Pauri Garhwal district, Khirsu is known for its picturesque apple orchards and panoramic views of the Himalayas. It’s an idyllic destination for a peaceful getaway.
Khirsu is a hill station in a Pauri Garhwal district of the state of Uttarakhand, India. Khirsu is a situated at an altitude of 1760 m. with 19 KM towards north from Pauri and 160 KM from Dehradun city towards west.
Khirsu is famous for its scenic background. From this hill station one can see spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of the Himalayas, including snow-crested Trishul, Nanda Devi, Nandakot, Chaukhamba and Panchchuli peaks
Chaukori – Tea Gardens and Himalayan Views
Chaukori is a medium size village located in Berinag of Pithoragarh district, this place has become a prominent tourist place and from here a wide and picturesque view of Himalayan range can be viewed. Chaukori is an excellent destination for nature lovers and photographers. The golden yellow colour of sun rays falling on the Himalayan range in the morning time is really worth seeing.
It is situated at a distance of 530 km from Delhi, 198 Km from Kathgodam and 183 Km from Nainital district.The closest railway station is is 198 km at Kathgodam. As pithoragarh is situated at distance of 200 Km approox from Kumaon gateway Kathgodam it is fine example of 11 Best Lesser-Known and Less Crowded Places of Uttarakhand.
Kausani – The Switzerland of India
Kausani is a Village situated in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, India. Kausani is famous for its view of Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. This place is treasure of beautiful nature.
Famous Hindi poet Sumitra Nandan Pant was from Kausani whose poetry resembles Kausani is paradise on earth. Mahatma Gandhi stayed here for 14 days in 1929 at the Anasakti Ashram of Kausani and was so impressed with beauty of Kausani and called it ‘Switzerland of India’due to similarity in landscapes.
Kausani’s major attractions are
Sumitra nandan Pant Museum,
Baijnath Temple,
Kausani tea state,
Anashakti Ashram (Gandhi Ashram)
Rudradhari Fall.
Fruits Orchard
You can enjoy adventure actrivbitres such as rock climbing trekking and camping here.This place has handloom products, local artifacts and tea from Kausani’s tea estate take memory form this place.
Dol Ashram
Dol Ahram is located in the beautiful village Kanara (Dol) in Almora District of Uttarakhand. It is also known as Shri Kalyanika Himalaya Devasthanam is surrounded by dense forests and rests calmly at its center.
A deep silence is present nearby the atmosphere of the ashram as it is situated in the middle of the dense Himalayan forest. The Ashram surrounded by the large forest area.
The ashram consist many things in itself such as Dhyana Peetham (meditation place), Gau-Shaala(Cow Shelter) and temples of Hindu Gods and deities. The ashram offers a serene environment for meditation. This place also proved Our blog title 11 Best Lesser-Known and Less Crowded Places of Uttarakhand as this is not crowded place.
Sitla
Sitla is a beautiful ancient hill destination located in Naintal District at a distance of 6 km from Mukteshwar at elevation of 6100 ft. As the location of Sitla is nearby the Mukteshwear it is perfect place to witness enchanting views of the Himalayan peaks.
The Whole Sitla is surrounded by lush green oak and pine trees along with temperate gardening and Apple orchards.
The old bungalow constructed by the British is about more than 100 years ago gives a specific ancient presence to this place. This bungalow is known as the Sitla Estate where visitors can stay.
All these destinations are lesser-known and less crowded destinations, which serves a unique opportunity to rejuvenate your heart, mind, body and soul. Tourism Blaze recommends you to visit these places at once to experience the world of peace. Sitla proved to be one the best 11 Best Lesser-Known and Less Crowded Places of Uttarakhand.
