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location, the views of the two sides of the
valleys during sunrise and sunset are great.
Guest House at Ramgarh
In the afternoon we decided to take our first
walk through the sleepy market, bought
some juicy plums and peaches. Stopped at a
dhaba for a cup of chai and delightful onion Sunset from Mukteswar
and potato pakoras – all this while soaking Leaving early the next day, we drove for
in the bracing mountain air. about 3 hours through valleys and lush
forests, before we crossed Almora town to
drive to Binsar.
The first view of the mountains from our resort
The next morning we drove to the highest
point in the area – Mukteswar, and walked The majestic mountain ranges as seen from Almora town
to the vantage points of Chauli Ki Jali, the This is a nature reserve and access is
main temple and the old but beautiful forest restricted. The old hilltop rest house run by
rest house which Jim Corbett used for his the government gives you the best views but
visits. There can hardly be a better place little else. However, the superb mountain
anywhere else to view the mighty peaks than views during sunrise and sunset are to die
the gardens of the old inspection bungalow for. We stayed at an old British era estate
with a 360-degree view. However the pièce complete with a fireplace, large flower-
de résistance is a small herb garden run laden porticos, good vegetarian food and
by a Mr Bisht. The sunset from the garden a very large hiking area. This is an ideal
sipping herbal tea was one of the highlights area for a day hike through the forests of
of our trip. You can buy organically grown Rhododendrons, Pine, Oak and Cedar. The
herbs like Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, hotel gave us a hamper for lunch and we
Peppermint, Lemon grass, Chives, and local found a delightful place with million-dollar
red chillies from him. Because of its hilltop views. We had a cup of tea at the local village
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