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MOUNTAIN VISTAS AND VIEWS

DEHRA DUN

Dehra Dun is noted for the number of prestigious institutions  and good residential schools that are located there. It is the entry point of hill station of Mussoorie and to places of pilgrimage like Badrinath and kedarnath.      
 
Places of interest: The Forestry Research Institute, Sahastradhara, Tapovan, Guchchu Pani, Rajaji National Park.

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 MUSSOORIE





 		A popular hill station at aheight of 2000m, Mussoorie is just 22Kms from Dehra Dun .Located on a horseshoe shaped ridge,it has a view of the plains on the one hand and the magnificent Himalayan ranges on the other.

Places of interest: The Mall, Camels Back Road, Gun Hill, Lal Tibba, Jharipani Falls and Kempty Falls, Dewalsari treks & Nag Tibba treks.

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NAINITAL









 		A beautiful lake, is at the centre of the scenic hill town of Nainital. Interesting walking trails through the green canopy of pine or with views of the  Himalayan mountainscape make Nainital an ideal summer retreat and a good base for treks and rock climbing.


Places of interest: The Naini Lake, The State Astronomical Observatory, The Hanumangarh Temple.

Around Nainital: Sanjay Park, Cheel Chakkar, Tiffin Top.Vantage points close to Nainital offering spectacular views are:Birla Mandir Peak, Snow view, Alma Peak, Naina Peak. Lakes in the vicinity include Saat Tal(25Kms), Bhimtal(23Kms) and Naukuchiatal(27Kms). 

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ALMORA





 		 

This beautiful little hill town has a collection of exquisite temples and is also noted for its colorful fairs and festivals.An excellent base for treks.

Places of interest: Interesting trips and treks are possible through this scenic area to Katarmal(17Kms), Binsar(30Kms), Gananath(47Kms) and Jogeshwar(34Kms).

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RANIKHET







 		 A beautiful unspoilt town with spectacular views of the western Himalayas,Ranikhet has pretty picnic spots, old temples, a good golf course and scenic trekking routes.

Places of interest: Temples at Dwarkaghat(38Kms), Dunagiri(52Kms), jhula Devi(7Kms) and Binsar Mahadev(19Kms).Vantage Points with the fine view include:Chaubatia(10Kms), Majkhali(13Kms), Sitakhet(26Kms).Upat(6Kms) has a fine golf course and Khairna(22Kms) is a slendid spot for fishing. Manilla is Holiday Centre close to Ranikhet.

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