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Gwalakot

Gwalakot is located 26 km from Almora. Kosi River flows through it. This place offers an enchanting view of the snowy peaks of Himalayas. Nearby attractions include Ranikhet, Dwarahat and Kausani. Pant Nagar Airport is the nearest airbase. The nearest railway stations are at Kathgodam and Ram Nagar.

Gwaldam

Gwaldam, at 6,000 ft above sea level, is a Himalayan village about 22 km from Baijnath, the site which houses several ancient temples. Gwaldam is an ideal base camp for trekking in the Himalayan region. It is also one of the best places to view the  Himalayan ranges. Gwaldam is a small market town surrounded by beautiful apple orchards. The river Pindari flows through this region. Enroute to Gwaldam one can have a splendid view of the Trishul Peak, and thick pines set against the backdrop of the Himalayas.

The road extending from Gwaldam winds its way through dense forests and terraced fields dotted with rustic cottages of the small towns Tharali and Narain Bagar, to meet the Ranikhet-Pandukhal road at a place called Simli, which is 8 km short of Karnaprayag.

Gwaldam is 30 km away from Kausani, one of the most unspoilt regions in Uttaranchal. Jolly Grant Airport at 263 km, is the nearest airport and the closest railway station is Rishikesh Railway station. Buses are available from Dehradun, Kotwar, Almora, Pithoragarh, and Dharchula. The best time to visit is May, June, September and October.

Ramtal

Ramtal is located about 9 km from Chakrata and lies on the Chakrata-Mussorie route.

A water tank surrounded by a garden is the major attraction here. Shaheed Veer Kesri Chand Fair is held here. A temple and a memorial dedicated to the freedom fighter Veer Kesri Chandra is located nearby.

Sem- Mukhem

Situated at an altitude of 2,903 m, Sem-Mukhem is famous for the temple of Nag Raja. Sem can be reached by a 7 km trek from Khamba khal, the last motorable point. The temple is situated on top of a hill, 5 km from the village of Mukhem.

NITI.

Niti is a scenic village situated in the Dhauli Ganga valley of Garhwal Region, in Uttaranchal.   It is in fact the last of such settlements on the Indian side – the   hamlet is right along the Tibet – China border. Gamsali is the last   settlement on the Indian side that can be reached by vehicle. Niti is 6   km from Gamsali. The Niti Pass connects Niti with Tibet.     Niti is a conservative village where the residents believe in communty   living. Marccha community form the majority of the inhabitants. Wedding   and festivals are time for bonding and those families that have migrated   out of the village in search of work return to be a part of the   merriment. Infact, it is this kinship that gives the community an   identity.
Puja, celebrated in honor of goddess Nanda Devi, is a major festival in   Niti. During the festivites, the idol is taken from one home to another   in a procession, usually led by a group of dancers. Singing, dancing and   merry making continue till late