Question

Find location of Mussoorie, Nainital, Ranikhet from your atlas and also name the state where they are located.

Answer 1

Hint: Uttarakhand is a north Indian state. It is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh is a major centre for yoga study in this region. The Jim Corbett National Park here houses Bengal tigers and other native wildlife.

Complete answer:
-Mussoorie, a hill station located in the Dehradun district of the state of Uttarakhand. It is approximately 35 kilometres from the state capital of Dehradun. It is situated in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range.

-The spectacular Gun Hill is among the most famous tourist attractions here and is the second highest peak in the region after Lal Tibba.
-Mussoorie is at an average altitude of 2,005 metres and is popularly known as The Queen of the Hills.
Nainital is a Himalayan resort town in the Uttarakhand state. It is located at an elevation of 2,000m around the Nainital Lake, a popular boating site with Naina Devi Hindu Temple on its north shore. Nanda Devi is Uttarakhand’s highest peak.
-Nainital is a famous hill station and is famous for its several natural attractions. Due to its favorable climate throughout the year it attracts a lot of tourists every year.
- Nainital is not only famous for its lakes but also for the range of fruit products. Most popular fruit-based delicacies on offer here are jams, squashes, and fruit concentrates. These are freshly prepared and available in quaint jars that can be taken home or gifted to near and dear ones.
- Ranikhet is a hill station in Uttarakhand of north India and is known for its views of the Himalayas.
-It is famous for the Gandhi Kutir and the temple of Golu Devta. It is a scenic spot with unparalleled beauty located at a distance of 25 kilometres from Ranikhet.

Note: Tourism boosts the economy of our country. It accounts for operating expenses and infrastructure in our local public education system. The tourism industry has been severely affected by the COVID-19.