| Uttarkhand State is one of the world's best hill stations, | | | | Important place to visit are the Surkanda Devi temple, |
| tourist and pilgrimage centers in India. The important | | | | Tehri Dam and hill stations Dhanaulti and Mussorie. |
| places to visit in Uttkarkhand are: Almora, Mussoorie, | | | | Shivpuri, the river rafter's paradise is just 75 km from |
| Nainital, Chamba, Kanatal, Kausani, Auli and Vasuki Tal. | | | | Kanatal. |
| Uttarkhand was carved out from the State of Uttar | | | | Kausani is a very beautiful hill station and is known as |
| Pradesh and Dehradun is its capital. It lies at an altitude | | | | the Switzwerland of India. It is located in the Kumaon |
| between 1600 m to 7817 m, above MSL. Dehradun is | | | | region of Uttarkhand at an altitude of 1890 m above |
| about 235 km from Delhi, and can be reached by road, | | | | MSL. You can see the peaks Trishul and Nanda Devi |
| rail and by air. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, about | | | | very clearly from here. |
| 25 km away from the city. The best time to visit | | | | You can reach Kausani by air, rod and rail. The |
| Dehradun is from April to August. | | | | nearest airport is at Pantnagar, about 180 km from the |
| Surrounded by the majestic Himalayas, Shivaliks and | | | | town. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam about |
| sacred rivers Ganga and Yamuna, Dehradun is the | | | | 142 km away from the town. It is well connected by |
| gateway to fascinating locations like Haridwar, | | | | road with other hill stations viz. Almora, Ranikhet, |
| Rishikesh, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and | | | | Pithoragarh, Gwaldam and Nainital. |
| Yamunotri. The Doon School is one of the oldest land | | | | Important places to visit are the Pant Museum, Lakshmi |
| marks of the city. | | | | Ashram, Pinakeshawar (about 20 km from Kausani |
| Uttarkhand is blessed with innumerable lakes, sacred | | | | located at an altitude of 9050 feet above MSL, there is |
| rivers, snow clad mountains, towering peaks, beautiful | | | | a Shiva temple and you can also have a panoramic |
| valleys and splendid flora and fauna. It has excellent | | | | view of the valley). The famous Baijnath temple, which |
| facilities for skiing, river rafting, trekking and | | | | was built more than thousand years ago, located on |
| mountaineering. All these make it a tourist's paradise. | | | | the banks of river Gomti is another attraction. |
| Chamba, Kanatal, Kausani and Kedarnath | | | | Another important place to visit is Chaukori about 75 |
| Chamba (not Chamba of Himachal) is a small hill | | | | km from Kausani. You can have very close view of |
| station, about 50 km from Mussoorie. Located at an | | | | the snow clad peaks from here. In case you wish to |
| altitude of 1600 m above MSL is an un-spoilt and very | | | | over stay for the night, there is a tourist bungalow |
| picturesque location. The beauty is more enhanced by | | | | there. |
| pine tress, deodar and beautiful surroundings. It is an | | | | If you are an ardent fan of trekking, Sudardoonga and |
| ideal location for relaxing and rejuvenating. | | | | Kafni glaciers, located in the Pindari glacier are the two |
| Kanatal is an important tourist center on the Champa - | | | | ideal locations to visit. However, you need the help of |
| Mussoorie highway. It is located at an altitude of 8500 | | | | experienced guides. The route is through Umla Jatoli |
| feet about MSL. Kanatal can be visited during summer | | | | village via Dhakudi, a camping point 35 km away. To |
| as well as winter. However, December to February, | | | | reach Kafini, located at an altitude of 3800 m above |
| people throng this place to enjoy the winter. The | | | | MSL, you have to trek about 20 km from Dwali camp. |
| climate is very pleasant both in winter and summer as | | | | The ideal time to visit Kausani is between the months |
| well. | | | | of April-June and September-November. |