Discover Village Tourism in Uttarakhand and rural life in the Himalayas

When the time comes to visit lesser-known village tourism in  Uttarakhand, is the best & a kaleidoscope of remoteness lesser-known postcards village Tourism in Uttarakhand that is filled with some amazing & culturally rich places. And  It does not matter how many new places you have been to so far, there are always lesser-explored options in Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand offers you from lesser-known postcards villages to the valleys with unspoiled cultures & traditions, here are some of the finest offbeat villages that are as remote as possible from travelers’ crowds and assurance of total escapes.

Top five lesser-known Village Tourism in Uttarakhand to visit in Uttarakhand picks:

Kalsi Village
Kalsi Village Uttarakhand

1-Kalsi Village

Kalsi village lies at the juncture of the Tons and Yamuna rivers. The  Kalsi is a lesser-known village near Ponta Sahib Gurudwara.  Kalsi was once a popular small town in Uttarakhand. Though the time turned back to make it is a peaceful little village.

Today, Kalsi is not as famous as other villages, it is the best place for solitary travel.  From riverside picnics to angling and river rafting to hiking, there’s something for everyone.

  • Rock Edicts of  King Ashoka The Ashokan Rock Edicts are on the riverbank. A structure of the bricks boasts a 2,200 years-old rock edict of Emperor Ashok.
  • Nature Walks Kalsi ensures you giving many options for easy to stiff hiking trails. The best trail is the ashram road where the river Yamuna is seen gushing out of the mountains.
  • Adventure Activities  – Camping, Hiking, Canoeing, river rafting, angling, and trekking are available

 Stay and Eat Options
The colonial-style lodge lies across the river village, there is Snow Lion Estate Lodge is the best option to stay in, the resort offers breathtaking vistas, very rich birdlife, and trees.

Reaching There

  • Air: Jolly Grant, Dehradun is the nearest airport at 77km/2 hrs
  • Rail: Dehradun railhead is the best option and from there, you get a taxi to Kalsi
  • Road: Kalsi is easy to access by road from Delhi via Dehradun. Buses are also available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate
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Kukuchhina Village Dwarahat
Kukuchhina Village, Dwarahat Uttarakhand

2- Kukucchina Village

This tiny village sits at an elevation of 1800 meters at the Dunagiri hills in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand Himalayas.  This village has much mythological & historical significance.

      • Mahavatar Babaji cave -It is the very place where Mahavatar Babaji appeared & gave teaching on Kriya Yoga. Now, the village is frequently visited by the Kriya Yoga followers. Kukuchhina has scenic waterfalls, stone cottages, and the Dunagiri goddess temple.

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Namaste! I am Om. I am a licensed Tourist Guide ( Approved by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India), I’m originally from Varanasi. Now, I am living in Rishikesh. I set up this blog to share my tips and experiences for traveling to inspire and help you to travel more. Hari Om

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