Nainital is a popular hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nainital is the judicial capital of Uttarakhand, the High Court of the state being located there, and is the headquarters of the Kumaon division as well as an eponymous district. It also houses the Governor of Uttarakhand, who resides in the Raj Bhavan. Nainital was the summer capital of the United Provinces. Nainital is located in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas at a distance of 285 km (177 mi) from the state capital Dehradun and 345 km (214 mi) from New Delhi, the capital of India. Situated at an altitude of 2,084 metres (6,837 ft) above sea level, the city is set in a valley containing an eye-shaped lake, approximately two miles in circumference, and surrounded by mountains, of which the highest are Naina Peak (2,615 m (8,579 ft)) on the north, Deopatha (2,438 m (7,999 ft)) on the west, and Ayarpatha (2,278 m (7,474 ft)) on the south. From the tops of the higher peaks, "magnificent views can be obtained of the vast plain to the south, or of the mass of tangled ridges lying north, bound by the great snowy range which forms the central axis of the Himalayas.The hill station attracts tourists round the year.
Pantnagar airport is the nearest one to Nainital, lying about 70 kms (2 hr 3 min) away from the city. Major flights like Indigo, Jet Airways, Air India etc have regular flights here from all major cities. Pre paid taxis can be availed from here to the city.
Kathgodam railway station (KGM) is the nearest junction located at a short distance from the main city. Regular trains from all parts of India have a stoppage here.
Uttarakhand State buses runs regular buses from all parts of the state, nearby cities and even from Delhi (Kashmera Gate). The Haldwani bus station is about 1-2 km away from the main city and a cab or taxi should be hailed from the same. NH87, NH109 are the national highways passing through the city.
Located at an altitude of 6000 feet, Mussoorie, the ‘Queen of Hills’, is beauty personified. With snow-covered Himalayan peaks on view, the land abundant in natural beauty has an excellent climate too. The winters are chilling and the summers are pleasant. The beauty of the place mesmerized Captain Young of the British army who made this place his residence in the year 1820. Mussoorie has seen countless footprints ever since the discovery, the list of excited tourists to enjoy the immense beauty of the place is growing. Here are the popular tourist attractions in Mussoorie.
Jolly Grant airport is the nearest one to Mussoorie, lying about 2 hr (60 km) away from the city. Major flights like Indigo, Jet Airways, Air India etc have regular flights here from all major cities. Pre paid taxis can be availed from here to the city.
Dehradun railway station (DDN) is the nearest junction located at a distance of about 34 km (1 hr 17 min). Take a cab from here to the city.
Uttarakhand State buses runs regular buses here from all parts of the state and nearby cities. NH44, NH 334 and NH7 pass through here.
Kedarnath, a small town located in Gahrwal Himalayan Ranges, is considered one of the holiest pilgrimages for those who follow Hinduism. It houses the famous Kedarnath temple. Kedarnath is located amidst majestic mountains.
Jolly Grant airport is the nearest one to Kedarnath, lying about 250 km (7 hr 40 min) away from the city. Major flights like Indigo, Jet Airways, Air India etc have regular flights here from all major cities. Pre paid taxis can be availed from here to Gaurikund (the nearest town to Kedarnath accessible from road).
Haridwar Junction railway station (HW) is the nearest railway station which has good connectivity from every city in Northern India. A taxi can be availed from here to Gaurikund (the nearest town to Kedarnath accessible from road).
Uttarakhand State buses runs regular buses to here from all parts of the state. Regular buses run from Haridwar, Delhi and Dehradun to Gaurikund and NH 107 and NH7 are the highways passing through the same.
Haridwar is also called as the ‘Gateway to the Lord’ thanks to a great number of temples and ashrams located here. The city is considered holy and hence pilgrims from various parts of the world travel to the place to offer their prayers. It is also famous for the Kumbh Mela, a festival, which is held once in twelve years. Given below are some of the leading attractions in Haridwar:
Jolly Grant airport is the nearest one to Haridwar, lying about 1 hr 4 min (37.9 km) away from the city. Major flights like Indigo, Jet Airways, Air India etc have regular flights here from all major cities. Take pre paid taxis from here to the city.
Haridwar Junction railway station (HW) is the nearest railway station which has good connectivity from every city in Northern India. A taxi can be availed from here to any part of the city.
Uttarakhand State buses runs regular buses to here from all parts of the state. Being a pilgrimage town, buses run from Delhi, Dehradun and other nearby cities on a daily basis. NH34 and NH7 are the major national highways passing from here.
Auli is in Chamoli district in the Himalayan mountains of Uttarakhand, India. Auli, also known as Auli Bugyal, in Garhwali, which means "meadow", is located at an elevation of 2,800 metres (9,200 ft) above sea level. Between June to October, the valley has one of highest number of flower species found anywhere in the world, with 520 species of high altitude plants, 498 of which are flowering plants with significant populations of endangered species.
The nearest airport to Auli is Jolly Grant airport of Dehradun. From Dehradun, it is most convenient to travel by taxi or catch a bus to Auli. The bus takes you to Joshimath only, from Joshimath you are required to reach Auli by ropeway or by road. Travelling by ropeway is time-saving and more exciting.
The nearest railway station to Auli is Haridwar railway station which is situated 273 km away from Auli. Dehradun and Rishikesh railway stations are also considered as the nearest railway heads to Auli. From Haridwar, you can catch a bus plying to Auli or you can hire a cab to Joshimath, from where you need to take the cable car or a bus to Auli.
You are required to catch a bus or taxi to Joshimath in order to reach Auli. Joshimath is well-connected from the major cities of Uttarakhand such as Dehradun, Rishikesh, and Haridwar. Buses are also available from Delhi to Joshimath. From Joshimath, Auli lies at a distance of 10 km and you need to cover this distance by ropeway or by road.
Rishikesh is a blend of tranquility and adventure. Its location at the confluence of River Ganges and River Chandrabhaga and views of spectacular hills and various adventurous activities such as trekking, rafting and camping captivate nature lovers; the tranquility of the place with the importance attached to it as a pilgrim center touches the soul of pilgrims. Rishikesh is called as the Yoga Capital of the world. Some of the most important tourist destinations in Rishikesh include:
Jolly Grant airport is the nearest one to Rishikesh, lying about 32 min (20.7 km) away from the city. Major flights like Indigo, Jet Airways, Air India etc have regular flights here from all major cities. Take pre paid taxis from here.
Rishikesh railway station (RKSH) is the nearest junction located at a short distance from the main city. The connectivity here is not that good and the best option would be to take a train to Haridwar Junction railway station (HW) which has good connectivity from every city in Northern India. A taxi can be availed from here to Rishikesh 43 min (19 km) away.
Uttarakhand State buses runs regular buses to here from all parts of the state. Buses run from Delhi, Haridwar and Dehradun on a daily basis. NH34 is the major national highway passing from here.