Travel Tips: Offbeat destinations of Uttarakhand, where the beauty will make you crazy!
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The festival of Diwali has started with Dhanteras. If you are alone and do not want to spend the holidays alone at home, you can plan a small trip. For those living in cities like Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand is a very good place where you can enjoy travelling on a low budget. Especially for those who are fond of adventure, there are many places which are especially famous for adventure activities, but if you want to spend your holidays peacefully, then head towards these offbeat destinations in Uttarakhand.
Peoria
Peora is a very beautiful place situated between Almora and Nainital, which is situated at an altitude of 6600 feet above sea level and is included in the offbeat destinations of Uttarakhand. This place is also known for the beautiful Kumaon Himalayan range forests and apple and plum orchards. By coming here you will feel close to nature. Come with friends or solo, you're guaranteed to leave with memorable moments. By coming to the beautiful valleys of Piora, you can enjoy activities like forest trails, photography and bird watching.
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Very few people would know about Askot, which is located in the Didihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. At one time there used to be 80 forts here. Not the full 80, but the remains of some forts can still be seen here. Askot is also the starting point of the famous Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The natural beauty and waterfalls of Ascot add to its beauty. So you can enjoy a relaxing vacation by coming here.
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Dharchula
Dharchula is a peaceful and very beautiful village situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. This village is surrounded by hills on all sides. You will not see the hustle and bustle like Nainital and Mussoorie here, but in terms of beauty, it is ahead of many places. Manasa Sarovar or Manas Lake, Om Parvat, Chikrila Dam, and Manasarovar Lake are the places worth seeing here.