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Administrative division in Uttarakhand, India
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Kumaon or Kumaun (कुमाऊं Kumāū̃) is the eastern, less easily accessed, part of Uttarakhand, a state of India.
Haldwani in Nainital district is the gateway to Kumaon, which is about 290 km from Delhi. Daily bus services of Uttarakhand roadways and Uttar Pradesh roadways are available from ISBT Anand Vihar.
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Haldwani (हल्द्वानी Haldvānī) and Kathgodam (काठगोदाम Kāṭhgodām) are twin towns in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand, India, situated in the Bhabar foothills along the banks of the Gaula River. Known as the "Gateway to Kumaon," Haldwani is the commercial and logistics hub of the region.
Bhimtal is a small town in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand, India. Its main attraction is Bhimtal Lake, surrounded by wooded hills.
Bhowali is a picturesque hill station in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India. Situated at an altitude of 1,706 meters, it lies just 11 km from Nainital on the road to Ranikhet.
Mukteshwar is in Uttarakhand, India. Situated at a little over 2,150m (7,000 ft), Mukteshwar is a hamlet made famous by Jim Corbett who penned the novel The Man Eaters of Kumaon about tigers and leopards.
Nainital in Uttarakhand is one of the most popular hill stations of India. It is famous for its lake, after which it is named.
Naukuchiatal is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Kumaon in Uttarakhand. It is known for its breathtaking smoky mountains, 175-foot-deep Nine Corners Lake, paragliding and other adventure activities.
Sattal (सातताल Sāttāl) is a cluster of seven interconnected freshwater lakes in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India. Nestled at an altitude of 1,370 m within dense oak and pine forests, it is a tranquil haven for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and those seeking a quiet alternative to the bustling hill stations of Nainital and Bhimtal.
Almora (अल्मोड़ा Almoṛā) is a hill station in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. The town is typical of crowded hill towns in northern India, but the natural beauty around it is astounding.
Bageshwar is a city in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
Bigul is a village in Uttarakhand in the Himalayan North of India.
Jageshwar is a temple town in Kumaon, Uttarakhand, India, 36 km northeast of Almora.
Kausani is a small hill town in the Almora District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. The town is very peaceful and one can enjoy the beautiful view of the Himalayas from almost any part of the town.
Munsyari or Munsiari is a city in Pithoragarh region of Uttarakhand.
Pithoragarh is a city in Uttarakhand. It is close to the China, Nepal and Tibet border.
Ranikhet is a 1830-metre-high hill station in Uttarakhand, India. It is a cantonment town, home to the highly decorated Kumaon Regiment and Naga Regiment of Indian Armed forces.
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