INCREDIBLE TOURISM
Uttaranchal Travel
Kumaon Region Uttaranchal
Extending
from the northern end of the Ganga plains right up to Tibet, Kumaon's endless
panorama of scenic wonders is nothing short of romance with pristine and soul-lifting
nature itself. Kumaon consists of districts of Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar,
Almora and Pithoragarh.
The land of Jim Corbett's legendary exploits, it lies due east of Garhwal from
which it is separated by the eastern and southern flanks of Nanda Devi sanctuary
leading down along the valley of the Ramganga.
Well connected to different parts of the country, Kumaon hills provide vast
attraction for the tourists, trekkers and pilgrims.
The nearest airport for Kumaon is Pantnagar, 71 kms, from Nainital, 118 kms,
from Ranikhet and 127 kms from Almora.
The newly developed Naini Saini Airport at Pithoragarh shall also start, connecting
Kumaon in near future with other parts of the country through commercial flights.
The last railhead for Kumaon is Kathgodam on the main metre gauge line from
Lucknow. From Kathgodam. regular bus services are provided by UP Roadways and
the Kumaon Motor Owners Union, to Nainital (55 kms). Alrnora (90 kms) and Ranikhet
(84 kms) etc.
The beautiful scenery and the colourful life of Kurnaon, wrapped in the scenic
wonders of many lesser known hill stations like Bageshwar, Binsar, Chaukori.
Champavat, Kausani, Mukteshwar. Munsyari, Ranikhet, Sitlakhet besides many other
popular hill stations are waiting to be discovered.
