Top 5 Budget Friendly Places to Visit in Uttarakhand

Planning for a trip to the mountains in a less budget?

Then Uttarakhand is the best place to visit. The mountains are home to some scenic destinations that can be explored within a budget as low as ₹5000. Most of us plan our trips like a sensible traveler and the first thing comes in our mind is money! Hence, I, Junky Traveler share with you list of Top 5 Budget Friendly Places to Visit in Uttarakhand where you can travel in less than ₹ 5000. Don’t sit at your home and offices just be the part of your own trip and let you exhausted soul fly.
The Finest things about these places:

• Easily approachable by Public Transportation Services.
• Connectivity with National Highways.
• Availability of basic facilities.
• Lots of options of outdoor activities.
• In the neighborhood of National Capital Region.
  

So here are best budget friendly destinations in Uttarakhand where you can visit:

1. Kausani - The Switzerland of India

Region: Kumaon Himalayas
District: Bageshwar

Kausani is a perfect winter destination and hill station to visit. A traveler’s happy place and a writer's nirvana, Kausani is one such village of Uttarakhand which is also adoring its stature as a quaint hill place. Kausani is known for offering a scenic view of the gigantic Himalayan peaks such as Nanda Devi, Trishul and the massive Panchachuli peaks. You can take a breathe in the fresh mountain air and click many scenic pictures. Kausani is situated in the nearly of Delhi making it as an idyllic weekend destination and is emerging as a honeymooner’s pleasure as well. The couple can involve in several entertaining activities here such as birding, taking pictures, village walks or goes for adventurous trekking to Rudrahari cave temple.

2. Binsar - Bird Watching Bliss

Region: Kumaon Himalayas
District: Almora

Binsar is a small city adorned on the Jhandi hills of Kumaon region. Although the climate is generally pleasant here but the right time to visit this destination is between the month of October-November. One of the “not to miss” happening is the Nanda Devi festival, the favorable festival of Binsar showcasing the close knit of society with their rich culture. Binsar is one of the picturesque destinations of Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Located at an elevation of 2420 meters. Visitors can also witness spell-binding view of snow covered massive Himalayan peaks such as Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Panchachuli, and Kedarnath.

3. Chamba

Region: Garhwal Himalayas
District: Tihri Garhwal

In the holy Garhwal Himalayas, lies a town called Chamba located in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. This idyllic town is situated at an elevation of 1,600 meters overhead sea level, covered by the thick woodlands. The best part about visiting Chamba is you can experience peacefulness here and let the whispering winds converse with you while you stroll through the town. On clear mornings visitors can witness the unparallel attractiveness of the Langtang range that lies on the northern skyline. Visitors can also explore the nearby tourist destinations like Surkanda Devi Temple, Dhanaulti, New Tihri, Kanatal, and Ranichauri, that can be easily accessed from Chamba.

4. Shivpuri

Region: Garhwal Himalayas
District: Tihri Garhwal

The nearest tourist destination in Uttarakhand from Delhi is Haridwar and Rishikesh. The regular fare from Delhi to Haridwar by train is about ₹200. Both of these destinations receive a huge number of visitors and hotels here offer stays at prices as low as ₹150. But then if you are looking for a more scenic, popular place to pamper the mountain lover in you, choose Shivpuri, because Shivpuri is just around 30 minute’s drive from Rishikesh. Lying by the holy Ganges, Shivpuri is lush green, and less crowded.

5. Chakrata

Region: Garhwal Himalayas
District: Dehradun

Chakrata is close to Dehradun city. This hidden paradise is one of the cleanest hill station of India. Chakrata is situated in the middle of tall Deodar trees. In winters, it receives heavy snow fall which turns all Deodar trees into Christmas trees. This magical hill station features some of the eye-catching waterfall that are enough to tempt the exhausted souls for having a betrothal in lap of nature. Mundali is the popular destination near Chakrata offers uninterrupted view of Himalayas along with the Golden chance to experience skiing in winters.

            So these were the Top 5 Budget Friendly places where you can visit and you know what you should visit these places and thank me later. If you are a Trekking person or love trekking over the mountains and want to do so here are the Best Places for Trekking in Uttarakhand.