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| Almora |
Almora is a picturesque hill-station, situated at an altitude of 1650 mt. It is famous for it's exquisite temples and offers the visitor a healthy selection of treks.
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| Chopta |
Chopta is considered to be one of the most beautiful and picturesque spots in the whole Garhwal, situated at a height of 12,000 ft from sea level
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| Corbett National Park |
Corbett National Park was established in 1936, following the advice of hunter-naturalist Jim Corbett. The Park is located in the Terai region and is believed to be one of the finest habitats of the tiger in India.
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| Dehradun |
Dehradun is the old centre of Raj, situated in the broad Doon valley, between the Himalaya in north and the Shivalik range in south.
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| Dhikala |
Dhikala in Corbet National Park is the most popular complex in the park, one can arrange for an elephant back safari from here.
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| Gangotri |
Gangotri is situated in Uttarkashi, at the height of 3,048 mt, in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas. The 6 mt high Gangotri shrine is dressed in white granite stone and is situated on the right bank of the river, Bhagirathi.
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| Garhwal |
Garhwal is popularly called as DEV BHOOMI - The Land of the Gods. The region is rich with natural beauty and Flora & Fauna.
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| Haldwani |
Haldwani is in Nainital District.
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| Haridwar |
Haridwar, located on the foot-hills of Shivaliks and on the banks of river Ganga, is an important site for the Hindus. The holy Ganga leaves the mountains and enters the plains, with Haridwar being the first major town on the plains.
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| Mussoorie |
Mussoorie, situated at a height of 2,500 mt, in the Garhwal hills, is known as "the queen of hill-stations". Developed by the British as an escape from the heat of the plains, it is now a premier tourist destination.
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| Nainital |
Nainital is a lovely hill-station surrounded by mountains on three sides. This 100 year old hill-station, is in a valley around a blue-green lake known as 'Naini Lake'.
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| Ramgarh |
Ramgarh is situated 26 km from Nanital. The environment is very good for health. The whole place is surrounded by apple groves and trees of many other fruits. You have a rest house to spend your night.
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| Rathuabad |
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| Rishikesh |
Rishikesh is famous for ashrams, yoga centres, religious retreat centres and meditation lessons. It is the gateway to important religious places like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri. This place is also acquiring greater significance for river rafting.
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| Uttarkashi |
Uttarkashi, 155 km from Rishikesh, is a regional centre and the adminstrative head-quarters of the discrict.
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