Uttarakhand is a land of ancient temples, lakes, magical trekking trails, lush green meadows, Hindu pilgrimage sites, and misty mountains. Apart from all this a lot of mysterious places also lie in the laps of Uttarakhand. These are some incredible yet offbeat places where you can plan your weekend getaways and relish in this pristine beauty. Let’s rekindle your wanderlust with a list of some of the lesser-known secret hidden gems in Uttarakhand.
1. Kakrighat
Kakrighat is located on the road to Almora from Nainital. It is said that in the Swami Vivekanand came to Kakrighat to meditate under a Pipal tree. Surrounded by lush hedges, Kakrighat is an ideal place to relax in nature. However, It’s a great place to stop by when driving towards Ranikhet.
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2. Lambi Dehar Mines
The Lambi Dehar mines in Mussoorie Range are famous as one of the most haunted places in Uttarakhand. This place is the subject of many haunted stories. People say they have witnessed the presence of malicious women. There is an eerie aura in its place, and its surroundings certainly quiver your spine. Many horror movies and TV series are filmed here.
3. Patel Bhuvneshwar Cave
Patel Bhuvneshwar is a limestone cave located 13 km from Gangolighat in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. This is one of the most mysterious and spiritual places in Uttarakhand. Located 1350 meters above sea level, this pilgrimage is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is said that the Patel Bhuvneshwar cave temple is the place where the end of the world is hidden.
4. Mullingar Mansion
The story of the Mullingar Mansion built before 1825 in Uttarakhand will attract you to this Mansion. No one knows what happened to the owner of this mansion. How did this mansion become empty and deserted? Local people say that some strange things happen here. It is said that the ghost of Captain Young, the first owner of this mansion, still roams in the house.
5. Vashistha Cave
Vashistha Cave is an ancient cave located at 25kms from Rishikesh on the Badrinath road in Swami Purshottamanand Ashram. It is where great Sage Vashistha meditated. This tranquil location on the banks of river Ganga is one of the best locations to meditate.
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