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Hanuman Grahi (Religious spot with a temple), Krupa Tal (excellent place for fishing) Access : Air - Pantnagar; Rail - Kathagudam 35.4 km. Local taxis, buses, tricycle, rickshaws, ponies, boats. 30) DEHRA DUN (Alt) 640 m/2,100 ft. Best time : Throughout the year : Situated in the lap of the Himalayas, with a charming sylvan setting. Dehra means cap and Dun means a valley between the mountains and hence the name. It is surrounded by the Himalayas, in the south by the Shivalik Hills and in the east and west by the rivers Ganga and Yamuna respectively. Places of interest : Raipur Springs, Robber’s cave (Guchchu Pani), Shahastra Dhara (Thousands of Streams), Tap Keshwar Mahadev, Tapovan and Guru Ram Rai’s Gurudwara. Access : Rail - linked with Delhi, Howrah (Calcutta), Bombay and Amritsar by broad gauge railway line; Road : linked with Hardwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie & Chamba (via Mussoorie). : Mid May-mid July & Sept.-Oct.: Popularly known as the “Queen of Hill Stations” and is one of the most popular hill resorts of Northern India; famous for its scenic beauty, gay social life and entertainments. Places of interest : Lai Tibba, Gun Hill, Benog Hill, Kempty Falls, Mossy Falls & Bhatta Falls. Access : Rail : nearest rail-head is Dehra Dun (35 kms); Road - links to Dehra Dun; during season the bus service is also introduced between Delhi & Mussoorie. 31) MUSSOORIE (Alt) 2,005 m/6,576 ft. Best time

MADHYA PRADESH

l,705m/3,256 ft. : June- Oct.: A lovely hill-girdled plateau nestling in the lap of Satpura hills in Madhya Pradesh; ideal for long walks, camping, hiking and trekking. Places of interest : Pandava caves, Dhupgarh, Mahadeo, Chauragarh, Jata Shanker and Mahadeo caves, Duchess Falls, and Raj at Parvat. Access : Air - nearest airports are Bhopal & Jabalpur; Rail - nearest rail-head is Pipariya on Central Railways'; Itarsi- Jabalpur section; Road - connections with Pipariya, Bhopal, Jabalpur and Nagpur. Best time

26) PANCHMARHI (Alt)

UTTAR PRADESH 27) ALMORA (Alt) 1,646 m/5,398 ft. Best time : March-June & Sept.-Nov.: A delightful health resort popularly known as “unspoilt child of nature." There are marvellous colourful val- leys, extensive glaciers and towering peaks. Places of interest : Simtola, Kalimath, Kasar Devi, Matela, Hira Dungri, Chitai & Brighten End Comer. Access : Air - nearest airport is Phoolbagh (Pantnagar); Rail - Kathgodam on the metre gauge railway line is the nearest rail- head; Road - connections to Kathgodam, Nainital, Pantnagar & Pithoragarh. : June- Sept.,Nov.: Ranikhet literally means “Queen’s field” and as a hill station is full of charm. It draws holiday makers all the year round. With its salubrious climate, balmy trees, majestic pine trees and the encircling snow-capped Himalayan Peaks glis- tening in the sun, Ranikhet weaves an instant spell on the visitors. Places of interest : Chaubatia, Bhalu Dam, Upat, Kalika, Majkhali, Tarakhet, Corbett National Park and Mainla. Access : Air - nearest airport is Phoolbagh (Pantnagar); Rail - nearest railway station is Kathgodam on metre gauge railway line (84km); Road - good road network connecting Ranikhet with Kathgodam, Nainital, Almora, Pantnagar and Ramnagar. , 29) NAINITAL (Alt) 1,938 m/6,356 ft. Best time : March-June & Sept.-Oct. : A gem in perfect setting Nainital is named after Goddess Naina Devi. Nainital is a lake resort set at a height of 1,938 m in beautiful wooded valley; famous for yachting compe- tition. Places of interest : (Naina peak, Lariya canta, snow view, 28) RANIKHET (Alt) 1,829 m/5,999 ft. Best time

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32) DARJEELING (Alt)

2,134 m/7,000ft. : April- June & Sept.-Nov. : One of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world. It is a plant lover’s paradise. The greatest attraction for the tourists are the Tibetan and Nepalese ornaments and curios. Places of Interest : Tiger Hill, Batasialoopahoom, Buddhist Monastery, Observation Hill, Dhitdham Temple. Access : Air - nearest airport is Bagdogra (90km); Rail- connected by narrow gauge line with Siliguri; Road - good network of roads connecting all the major cities. Best time

33) KALIMPONG (Alt) 1250 m/4,062 ft. Best time :April-June & Sept.-Nov. : Quieter resort. The town nestles between the