Wazzup Pilipinas!
“Atithi devo bhava”
The above famous Sanskrit verse means that every visitor of India is considered as equivalent to God. So, be sure that no one is going to be ill treating you, when it comes to hosting a guest.
However, India is a land of geographical, cultural, and ethinic diversity; maybe that is why people choose India as one of the foremost destination choices when it comes to spending a long happy time with their family and friends.
Every state of the country holds something extraordinary in its treasures for you to discover. Therefore, we suggest that you hold on to your seat and keep on eye on the 7 travel tips on North India that we are going to share with you today!
Exploring North India
“India has always had a strange way with her conquerers. In defeat she beckons them in, then slowly seduces, assimilates and transforms them.” – William Dalrymple, a scotish historian and writer.
Throughout history, India has been the attraction of many rulers, starting from Alexander to Chenghis Khan. Anyone, no matter how big their stature is, have always and still today been admiring is natural beauty and versatility.
How Is Uttarakhand as a Holiday Destination?
North India holds the magnitude of centuries old mountains and landscape nature, let alone Uttarakhand. It is also a tell tale of many ancient pilgrimage sites, dating back to the Mahabharata period. Not only that, North India never seize to amaze every section of the society, may it be youngsters, romantic adults or elderly people. Here is a list of the places in Uttarakhand you can visit.
Mussoorie and Dehradun Travel Tips
Sightseeing Nitbits:
The nectarous amalgation of serenity and scenic beauty could be found in Mussoorie. It is great during all seasons.
The best time being January to April, if you’re looking for hills covered with fog paired with occasional drizzles.
It is ideal for people looking for an escape from their busy life or couples searching for a sound trip.
You can visit Kempty falls, Gunhill road, Mussoorie Lake, Lal Tibba Point and many other places in this queen of hill stations.
Dehradun as a capital of the Indian state Uttarakhand, not only holds landscapic charms but also curates some of the ancient history related to the great Indian epic Mahabharata.
Dehradun and Mussoorie come as a tour package and they take about a period of maximum 2 weeks. Dehradun is perfect in the moth ranging from November to March.
You can visit places like Sahastra Dhara, a natural pool consisting of sulphur water. People mainly visit Sahastra Dhara to have a therapeutic bath, but the main attraction is the cave where it is said that Guru Dronacharya used to meditate.
Rober’s cave is an ideal example of a mystical cave with Guchu Pani, surrounded by trekkable mountains.
There are other extraordinary places like Mindrolling Monastery, Lacchiwalla picnic destination, Malsi Deer Park, and Tapkeshwar Temple worth a visit.
Accommodation & Food:
Accomodation and food is not a big issue in Mussoorie. There are several guest houses, holiday resorts and Indian hotels in the place. The most famous being the Savoy hotel which inspired Agatha Christie’s debut novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles.
You can find several food stalls as well as restaurants in mussoorie. Thai and Chinese food is most famous in Mussoorie.
Don’t forget to give a treat of mango, strawberry other fruit slush to your taste buds.
Dehradun is filled with boutique hotels, government guest houses, resorts and Indian hotels, which range from low, reasonable and high price. You can easily suit yourself with your choice of budget.
Food choices and varieties are ample in this beautiful holiday destination. There are every kind of food you want, the best among them being momos and chole kulche.
Nainital and Ranikhet Travel Tips
Sightseeing Nitbits:
Nainital is a beautiful valley on the Kumaon foothills belonging to the outer himalayas.
It is covered with mesmerizing lakes. It is also one of the renowned spots for romantic couples.
Nainital Lake, Bhimtal Lake, Eco Cave Gardens, Snow View Point, Nainital Ropeway are some of the main attractions of this srtistic hillstation.
The best time to visit Nainital is from April to June
Do not forget to crawl around the eco cave gardens and take a boating session in the lakes.
Ranikhet is a proper town with fancy moors and well decorated flower gardens. It is mainly famous for the golf course.
You can also pay a visit to the Ranikhet temples and traverse through its handicrafts and embroideries.
Accommodation & Food:
Dupleys, boutique cottages and other Indian hotels are the best places you could stay in. Try to get a room with lakeside view so that you can enjoy the scennary within the vicinity of your comfort zone.
Nainital offers almost every kind of food for its variety of tourists. Although you can also enjoy various flavors of neonatal by paying a visit to the streets. It is filled with many mouth-watering snacks in the evening.
Take a sip of the extraordinary tea and coffee of Ranikhet and visit its luxurious hotels for a perfect food fest.
Ranikhet contains several duplays, small lodges, and boutique Indian hotels as well where you can ensure a safe stay.
So, if you are planning to get married And haven’t yet decided where to ploy your honeymoon destination. This is the time to consider and give Uttarakhand a try!
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