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5 unique places for holidays in Uttarakhand
Samira Vishwas | April 21, 2026 6:25 AM CST

Secret places of Uttarakhand for unique holidays

Residents of Delhi head to the mountains during summer holidays. However, people are tired of overcrowding in popular places like Shimla, Mussoorie and Kullu. If you are also looking for some different and undiscovered places for summer vacation, then in this article we will tell you about five unique places in Uttarakhand. The beautiful valleys and peace of the mountains here will mesmerize you. Along with this, you can also enjoy trekking here.

Peyoda village

Mukteshwar is situated ahead of Nainital in Uttarakhand, which is known by the local people as Peyoda. The village is famous for its natural beauty and is frequently visited by tourists. This village is only 10 km away from Mukteshwar and near it is the Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple, which is situated on the banks of the river. The picturesque views here will keep you relaxed, and there are many home stays and hotels available to stay here.

khirsu

Khirsu is a great offbeat destination for summer vacation. The peace and beauty of the mountains here will mesmerize you. Khirsu is a small hill station, which is not very famous yet. Here you can see old temples and dense forests. This place is ideal for camping for adventure lovers. This hill station is located at a distance of only 15 km from Pauri Garhwal, where you can reach by private cab or taxi.


Gwaldam

Gwaladam Hill Station can be an ideal place for summer holidays. The calm environment here is great for mountain lovers. Gwaladam is 22 km from Baijnath and 45 km from Bageshwar. If you are traveling to Nainital, this place is at a distance of 149 km. Here you will get to see amazing views of many lakes and mountains.

Darma Valley

Dugju and Dantu villages in Darma Valley are quite famous among tourists. Panchchuli hills are visible from here. This place is one of the best for summer vacation.

Kasar Devi

Kasar Devi situated in Almora is known for its Siddhapeeth. It is also known for having a powerful magnetic field, which comes under the Van Allen belt. Lakhs of people come here every year. If you want to remove negative energy this summer vacation, then definitely visit Kasar Devi.



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