Astouding Uttarakhand

COCOONED IN NATURE, Uttarakhand offers all the characteristics of a well-rounded honeymoon destination. Thrill-seekers can have the adventure of a lifetime by bungee jumping in Rishikesh, paragliding over Kausani, river rafting along the stretches of Alaknanda, skiing on the undulating slopes of Auli, trekking in Roopkund, or simply gazing at the star-studded night sky at Munsiyari, Majhkhali, Chakrata and Chaukori. Couples looking for a calm holiday can immerse in Uttarakhand’s bountiful natural surroundings. The state also comes blessed with snow-covered Himalayan peaks; rivers fed by glaciers; and many forests adorned by oak, rhododendron, deodar, and pine trees. Lakeside picnics await at Bhimtal, Naintal, Naukuchia Tal, and Tehri Lake. A carpet of colours greets travellers at the Valley of Flowers, a Unesco World Heritage Site that plays host to 600 exotic flower and rare wildlife species like the grey langur, the flying squirrel, the Himalayan weasel, black bear, the red fox, and more. Other wildlife destinations in Uttarakhand include the Corbett National Park, Rajaji National Park and Govind National Park, among others. Make time to reconnect and reenergise at the state’s many Ayurvedic spas, wellness and yoga centres. uttarakhandtourism.gov.in