Travel blog about Mussoorie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Mussoorie-travel here is fun
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It was a sudden urge to go out from the maddening crowd of Delhi. I decided to be at a hill top next day which was a sunday. I blurted out my plans to my wife and we were ready for another fun packed action. We decided to meet at interstate bus terminal at 3 pm and start our voyage. As usual she was late and I kept waiting for her at the terminal....but she did come and we were off to a bus to visit what is called Mussoorie.

treks of Mussoorie

It was very sunny day and till the evening we were basking in sun but my excitement didnot let that ruin my enthu. Bus was running down the road and it was a pleasant evening .It gives me great pleasure to watch fields and villages passing by from the bus. The zipping past of the eucalyptus trees and seeing people work on the field is a experience which is more enjoyable than the place of visit. Jams at the major cities is what I hate but can do little about it.

Manali trip

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                         

 Travel in beautiful Manali
Manali video

It all started with Jiji my friend planning to take vacation from his hectic job in marketing. He knowing my nature ,invited me to join. I was not the one to turn down the opportunity. It took whole month for Jijimon and Khan to plan our vacation to Manali......I could have done that in one day. (hehehe just pack the bag and go for Manali Trip)

Manali trip

Two tickets were ready for me and my wife ,we were going in Volvo. The stage was set to leave Delhi. The morning we had to leave for Manali , Meenu became excited to join us and all three of us were ready to salute Manali. We had to take bus from Chandralok building in CP, we were all on time. Jijimon had come with his sister, Khan with Vinod, Dilip with his wife and Anoop with his family....in all we were a group of eleven. The bus was late and it was getting dark .Simultaneously three buses came there and it was a scene of chaos. Nobody knew which bus to get into, as no staff person was there to guide the passengers.

Nainital to pangot

 Pangot

Pangot

In the lap of the Himalayas, Pangot is a small village located just 15 km from Nainital in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The road from Nainital to Pangot is filled with Pristine greenery, breathtaking vistas, and rich biodiversity. If you are looking for a peaceful time away from the   hustle and bustle of city life, then Pangot is the place to go.

 

Birdwatcher's Paradise
 

Pangot is a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 200 species of birds found here. You can spot birds like the Himalayan Woodpecker, khalij pheasant, Brown Wood Owl, and the Black headed Jay. Birdwatching enthusiasts from all over the world come to Pangot to witness the beauty of these beautiful creatures. Pangot is best place for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by dense forests, and there are many nature trails that one can enjoy. The best time to go on these nature trails is early in the morning or late in the afternoon. These trails take you through the forests, and you can spot many species of birds and animals along the way. We visited one such trails which ended in a breathtaking waterfall. We took a bath there and trekked back to our hotel. It was a very thrilling but tiresome experience.

 

Biodiversity Hotspot

 

Pangot is located in the middle of the Kumaon Himalayas, which is known for its rich biodiversity.  Pangot is also a great place to spot leopards, Himalayan black bears, and barking deer.

 

Accommodation

There are many homestays and guesthouses in Pangot, that offer a comfortable stay among nature. You can use your own camp in the forests and experience the beauty of nature up close. The local cuisine  with dishes like the Kumaoni Raita and Bhatt Ki Churkani should be tried .

 

Getting There

 

In regards to airport there is the Pantnagar Airport, which is about 85 km away. Kathgodam is the nearest railway station  which is about 20 km away. From here, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Pangot.

 

In conclusion, Pangot is a hidden gem that is waiting to be explored. If you are looking for a peaceful and rejuvenating getaway, then Pangot is the perfect destination for you. With its breathtaking vistas, rich biodiversity, and comfortable accommodation options, Pangot is sure to leave you spellbound.

FAQ

1. Why is Pangot Famous?

Ans.  Pangot is a beautiful place in Uttarakhand, 15 km from lake Nainital. It feels like a remote Himalayan village .This place is also called as Bird watcher's paradise with more than 250 bird species.

2. Is Pangot worth a Visit ?

Ans.Pangot In Uttarakhand offers a adventure a in greenery filled mountains.It sis around 15 kn from Nainital Lake and is bird waters treasure.

3.. Is there snow fall in Pangot ?

Ans . Yes during the month of November, December, January and February.

4. Which State is Pangot in ?

Ans. Pangot is in Uttarakhand.

District - Nainital

Tehsil   - Kosiyakutoli

Elevation -1980 m

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Nainital

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Nainital

Travel with me to Nainital ,a beautiful hill-station that is surrounded by lakes. The lakes around Nainital are Bhimtal that is the biggest  and named after Bhima. Naukuchiatal and Sattal are other lakes that add beauty to Nainital.

                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                        

view from the hotel

Nainital where lakes are everywhere and scenic beauty  spell bounds the imagination 

distant view of himalayas

its a joy to travel to the mango shaped Naini lake with beautiful scenery in it’s back ground .Pleasant weather to enhance the already beautiful surroundings and lovely people to interact to, is what I mean by Nainital. The place is reachable by train at Kotgodam which is around 200 km from Nainital. We travelled by train to Kotgodam and took taxi to Nainital. It was early in the morning when we reached Kotgodam and hopped onto taxi to view the scenic beauty at dawn. It took us fair amount of time to reach Nainital but I enjoyed the ride ,taking breaks to have tea and parathas. Travelling becomes fun if you add parathas to it.

Travel to Taj Mahal

        The idea of visiting Agra and experiencing the Taj, was of my friend Jijimon.  Distant relative of his ,had come from Kerala and they desired to see the greatest monument of all times, The Taj mahal. He planned for our weekend at Agra and invited us to be part of it ,and as you know I don't turn down these kind of offers .
                                                  

Travel to Taj Mahal

        The D day came and I was more than ready to travel to history. A van was booked which could easily pick up 20 person in one go. It did take us in one go but the real problem was that air condition was not working. That being the hot month of June, we were sweating like anything in the morning itself. We could not do anything about it except complaining to the driver. He was busy driving his van ,unruffled by any comment given by us. The music being played in the van was becoming irritable because of the hot condition of the van.

Yamunotri temple

        This time around I have planned to visit the sacred temple of Yamunotri. The tickets to the Ac chair car had been booked and I was enjoying the ride on the Shatabdi express to Haridwar. I really love this train for cleanliness and service that is provided. The climate outside the train was fantastic. There is no trace of sun and  through the window of the train everything looked green, this made the scenery outside look  divine.

                                                                Yamunotri Temple  

        We reached Rishikesh at 2.00 pm in the afternoon. There I got to know that no bus was available at that time to go to Yamunotri temple. The bus would leave early in the morning tomorrow. We tried our best to arrange transport for our ride to Yamunotri temple but nothing could be done. At last we were helped by a local policemen to hire a cab to drop us midway at Chiyali saur. We enjoyed the journey in the vehicle ,soaking the scenery outside. We reached Chiyalisaur at 7.00 pm in the evening and had to stay there for night.(No traffic runs after dark in Uttarkashi). We had to reach Dharasu band in the morning to continue our journey at yamunotri. We slept at 9.00 pm and were awakened by the knock on the door. It took us a hour more to dress up and get ready to move there.

Mount Abu

       We were hoping to get into new adventure this year and to our utter surprise we were invited to this trip to Rajasthan by my sister-in-law. She organized the whole trip for us and we just had to hop on the train. Though everyone warned about the timing of our trip but in my enthusiasm for traveling I was least bothered about the weather. Our journey by the Rajdhani express was little troubled as our ticket was not confirmed even when our trip had been booked 2 months earlier. Anyhow our seats were confirmed inside the train and we had a sigh of relief. Traveling by the train was always a treat for me. Watching the trees and mountains pass by the window is a fascinating time pass for me. We reached the Abu station around 8 am in the morning. My relative was waiting there patiently for me for our arrival. He arranged for a jeep for us as Mount Abu is around 21 km from the Abu station.
                                                                                

Nakki Lake,MountAbu
watch video Mount Abu

         The weather here was little warm at the station and I hoped to find a cooler temperature at Mount Abu.The jeep was cruising through the roads that had been laid around the Aravalli range.The sun was blazing with heat even though it was only 9am in the morning.The forest surrounding the road was full of kikar trees and I was told that bears and monkeys were a common sight here.To our delight we were able to see some macac monkeys on the roads.Finally we did reach our hotel at around 11 am in the morning ,we rushed for bath there and our stomach were empty so luch was ordered