Top 8 Scenic and Offbeat Tourist Places in Uttarakhand

Offbeat Place is most likely is among the most frequent concerns asked by anybody preparing a journey to Himalayas. For someone checking out the hills for the very first time; maybe any of the popular tourist destinations like Shimla, Mussorie or Manali may sound sufficient; however for individuals who check out Himalayas regularly; individuals who would even use a weekend for a fast trip; these places have long lost their beauty. If you too are preparing a journey and searching for a "not so congested" location, listed below is a list of 10 unique locations in Uttarakhand that you may think about.

What is an "unique location"? Well the definition can really be various. Some individuals would consider it as a less congested traveler area while a lot will define it as a remote uncharted location. In this post nevertheless, I am listing locations that are a little both. Places that are not so remote that you cannot prepare a family getaway and puts not so well understood as well that there will be a big tourist crowd there.

Peora

One see to Peora and you would have visited one of those fairy tale towns that you either heard of; or saw in Hollywood animated movies.This small hamlet is about 60 kilometers from Nainital and 22 kilometers from Almora.Do not nevertheless come here expecting to go to some traveler areas, or a market.

There is definitely nothing here except for a few houses of the villagers and this is what makes this place unique. It stalls in time and offers a best chance to invest a long time near to mom nature. This little town is at an elevation of 6,600 feet and provide photo best view of Shivalik varieties of Kumaon. There are several trails here that are worth taking a walk. If you enjoy photography, Peora will absolutely be a location of interest to you.

Kanatal

I went to Kanatal for the very first time a couple of years ago and I liked it so much that it instantly topped my list of weekend getaways. I reside in Delhi and this place was perfect for a 2 to 3 days journey. The natural appeal around here is like no place else. It is a really little village, barely 15-20 houses and a few hotels. Weather condition is constantly cold and the location stay tucked up in the clouds. There is not really much to do around here other than for spending quality time in tranquility of the location.

You can likewise take a drive towards the close-by and similarly gorgeous town of Dhanaulti. A little more ahead of Dhanaulti are the famous tourist town of Mussorie and its main destination, Kempty Falls. If driving from Dehradun, Kanatal is about 40 kilometers from Mussorie and if approaching from Rishikesh, it has to do with 16 kilometers from Chamba. It is at a height of 2,590 meters and stays buried entirely under snow throughout winter season.

Dharchula

You wish to go to a town that is half in India and half Nepal? Believe no more and head directly to Dharchula. This village is located on the banks of Mahakali river which acts as a natural border in between India and Nepal over a long stretch. This town is located on both sides of the river and a bridge links both parts of the town; so half of Dharchula is Indian and the other half is Nepali. It is simply the geographical division though as there is actually no distinction in culture and lifestyle of individuals. Dharchula obtains its name from Hindi words "Dhar" which implies mountain and "Chulha" which indicates stove because the valley where it lies looks like a range.

It is at an elevation of 915 meters and even though it does get a lot cold throughout winter, there isn't any snowfall here. The town along with the drive to it is quite beautiful and it serves as the base for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and Aadi Kailash Yatra.

Abbott Mount

Would you like to go to a peaceful little hill staion with a tip of supernatural to it? Head directly to Abbott mount. This small hamlet was named after John Arnold Abbott, an English business owner who bought some tea gardens here and intended to make it as an English settlement. Based on the legend, in one of the Bungalows here, a Doctor by the name of Morrison performed some terrible experiments on the residents in 1920s. Spirits of his victim clients are still thought to haunt "Mukti Kothri", among the rooms of the old Bungalow.

Haunting nevertheless is not all that you must go trying to find in Abbott Mount. This peaceful village uses great views of captivating snow attired Himalayan peaks and away from the noisy city life; the atmosphere here is rather calm and enjoyable. There are never ever a great deal of travelers here and ideal if you are trying to find a less congested location.

Another traveler attraction here is the old cricket pitch which is famed to be the 2nd highest worldwide after the one in Chail.

Khirsu

Found about 50 kilometers from Srinagar (the one in Uttarakhand, not J&K) and about 20 kilometers from Pauri is a little and unidentified town of Khirsu. It is at a height of about 1700 meters and surrounded by thick forests and apple orchards. The entire setting of the town, the trees, the clouds, the winter is such that it will right away advise you of some Bollywood suspense thriller. If far from civilization, far from all the traffic noises, far from the routine rushed life is what you look for than Khirsu is an ideal place to go to. Trust me, this location resembles a hidden gem of Uttarakhand that provides offers abundant opportunities to invest some good time with your family or good friends.

A few of the known tourist destinations like Lansdowne, Dhanaulti, Munsiyari neighbor so you can also include this Khirsu with your schedule to check out any of these places.

Chopta

Chopta is an excellent location to visit if you have about 4-5 days in hand. Surrounded by the evergreen forests of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary; it is one of the untouched appeals of Uttarakhand which offers not just a tranquil holiday however likewise a possibility of some trekking adventure if you are up for it. This small town functions as the base for trekking to Tungnath Temple, situated at a trek range of 3.5 kilometers from Chopta. Trekking for another 1.5 kilometers from Tungnath will take you to the top of Chandrashila peak at a height of 4,000 meters. Another great location to check out around Chopta is Deoria Taal where you can also camp for the night.

Askot

If Dharchula is a bit too populated for you then there is another little village on the way that you may check out. About 52 kilometers from Pithoragarh is Askot, also known as Askote at a height of 1,106 meters. It was formerly a baronial state of Uttarakhand and is now understood for Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary. This sanctuary extends from an elevation of 600 meters to 6,905 meters at its greatest elevation. Kali River separates this sanctuary from Tibet and streams down through the town of Askot. The entire village is surrounded by thick forests of Pinus, Quercus and Rhododendron trees. The sanctuary likewise provides great views of Himalayan peaks such as Najrikot, Panchuli, Chiplakot and Naukana.

Pangot

Pangot is a small town located at a height of 6,300 feet and about 18 kilometers from Nainital. If you have any interest in bird seeing, then Pangot is the place you need to be at. Around 580 bird species are believed to have been taped in this location. The various perennial & seasonal creeks are the home of a range of flora and fauna including leopards, yellow-throated Himalayan martens, Himalayan palm civets, ghorals, barking deer and sambhar. The drive to Pangot from Nainital too is quite picturesque however you may discover a bit of tourists here as a lot of individuals head to Pangot from Nainital.

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