Uttarakhand (‘Land Of God’) is known for its natural beauty and calm nature. It lies between the Great Himalaya and Plain of Ganges and the North-west part of India. It shares an international boundary with China in the North and Nepal in the East. Its expansion is between 28° 44′ & 31° 28′ N Latitude and 77° 35′ & 81° 01′ E Longitude. The area of Uttarakhand is 53,483 square km. Uttarakhand has 13 districts and all districts have their own cultural significance.
In Skanda purana Uttarakhand is divided into two parts Kedarkhand (Garhwal Region) and Manaskhand (Kumaon Region). And also divided into 8 Geographical regions- Trans Himalaya, Great Himalaya, Middle Himalaya, Shivalik Himalaya, Bhabar region, Terai region and Plains of Ganges.
If you are enthusiastic to know about the village culture you must visit in Uttarakhand. There are more than thousands of villages with different cultures. Dehradun taxi service helps you to explore Uttarakhand’s Villages.
Village Tourism In Uttarakhand
Some beautiful villages to visit in Uttarakhand at least once :
Mana Village
It is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand which is 3-4 km away from Badrinath and elevated 3219 m above the sea level. It is the last village of the Indo-China border of India. In Keshav Prayag of Mana village, confluence of Saraswati and Alaknanda river. Bheem Pul was constructed by two huge rocks in the river Saraswati. Vyas cave and Muchkund cave are also located here. It is famous for its woolen clothes, Scarfs, and pankhis (made up of thin blankets of sheep) and its own geographical region. Marcha (Bhotia tribe) lived in the Mana valley. Best time to visit here is from May to early November. Due to heavy snowfall, from November to April it is not accessible to tourists.
Niti Valley
It is located in the Chamoli district, Uttarakhand and 88 km away from Joshimath. Tolcha (Bhotia tribe) found in Niti valley. Ancient Indo-China route in Niti valley but after 1962 Indo-China war banned this route. In Niti valley, many villages are there such as Malari, Bampa, Ghamsali, Farkya, Kailashpur, Maher gaun, Kosha Jhelam, Tolma, Lata etc.
It is known for its cultural heritage, spectacular landscapes, and beautiful sceneries. Timmersain cave is located here which is dedicated to ‘Lord shiva’. It is a miniature of Amarnath shrine of Jammu and kashmir because of its natural snow shivling. Stunning view of Dronagiri peak from Niti valley. You can feel the mesmerizing beauty of this peak. Best time to visit here is April to May and September to October.
Chaukhutia Village
It is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand and on the bank of Ramganga river. Chau-Khut means four feet, it means four directions. First one is towards Ramnagar, second is karan Prayag, third is Ranikhet and Almora, and last one is Tadaagtal, Almora. It is known as ‘Vairaat’ and ‘Bowl of Fruits’. You can visit here at any time but if you want to see snowfall, visit in winter.
You can explore the beauty of Chaukhutia through our Dehradun taxi service, you can hire any time whenever you want to go.
Munsiyari
It is located in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is called ‘Gateway of Johar area’ and ‘Mini Kashmir’. ‘Tiksain’ was the ancient name of Munsiyari. Munsiyari is named after the place of Ascetic (‘Munni ka sera’). Pandit Nain Singh Surveyor Mountaineering Training Institute (PNSMTI) located here. It is the base of three glaciers Namik, Milam and Ralam glaciers. It is famous for adventure and high altitude trekkers.
If you love to do trekking this is one of the best treks in Uttarakhand. You can hire cab service from Dehradun to Munsiyari.
Khirsu
It is located in Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is surrounded by old pine, oak and deodar. It is famous for its natural beauty and lush greenery. One of the famous hill stations in Uttarakhand. From Pauri Garhwal, there is a breathtaking view of Himalayas, including the peak of Panchachuli, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and Trishul.
Conclusion
Uttarakhand has many beautiful places to visit. You can explore the beauty of villages through Dehradun taxi service. Uttarakhand is rich in cultural values and it has a history of religious significance. If you come here you don’t want to go back because it is surrounded by peace and quiet places.
