Chitrauli Wild
Camps, Nainital
Nainital is a picturesque hill station situated in the heart of the Kumaon
Hills, which form the outer range of Nainital. Chitrauli is situated
in the north-western part of Nainital on the Alma Hill range.
This area is primarily a trekker’s paradise. This
is the place from where one gets a panoramic view of the Himalayas and
the Ratighat Valley
with the Ghuna River in between. The valley and slopes around Chitrauli
abound in beautiful flora and fauna offering ample opportunities to Naturalists,
Trekkers, Painters and Bird watchers.
The walk to Chitrauli Wild camps takes us out of the tourist's Nainital
with its inevitable mall, picnic spots, tourist touts and noise. Few lazy
turns of the track and we are amidst Oaks, Deodars and patches of stately
Pines. The entire area is set off by a single burst of the deep welcoming
red Rhododendrons with the fallen flowers gently colouring the moist ground.
The Camps lie at one edge of the hill under a dense grove of the majestic
Deodars. The breeze from the Ratighat valley below comes fast and fresh.
A pleasant escape from the pollution and grime of the cities to terraced
fields, dots of villages, shimmering water streams and the complete range
of the snow clad Himalayas.
Attractions:
Devils Laughter (Echo point), Manokamana Temple, Baron Ghat, Lalpani, Dunikhal,
Wild animals like the Barking deer, Mountain goats and Wild Boar.
Nature walks, Night walks, water fall picnics, Horse riding, Rock climbing,
Jeep safari and short treks through the forest can be arranged.
Trekking is the best way to be at one with nature and to explore the remote
areas. A choice of treks is available to suit all requirements.
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