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Places to visit near Bareilly: Bareilly city is called the “Gateway of Uttarakhand”. With the arrival of cold weather, when the mountains are covered with snow, it is time to visit some quiet and peaceful place with family or friends. If your budget is low. But if you feel like getting lost in the valleys of the mountains, then these 5 cities of Uttarakhand within a radius of 200 kilometers from Bareilly are perfect for you. No much expense, no long journey – just fun, relaxation and the lap of nature.
Pithoragarh- Queen of Uttarakhand: Moving ahead from Tanakpur, you can reach Pithoragarh, which is called the “Queen of Uttarakhand”. Its distance from Bareilly is about 260–280 kilometers. It takes about 7 to 8 hours by road. You can take a train from Bareilly to Tanakpur and then go to Pithoragarh by taxi, which is an economical option. The valleys, waterfalls and mountain views here will mesmerize you. Light snowfall is seen here in winter, which makes your trip more memorable.
Mukteshwar- Experience of serene hills: Mukteshwar, located at a distance of about 160–170 kilometers from Bareilly, is a peaceful and beautiful place in Nainital district. It takes about 5–6 hours to reach here. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, from where you can take a shared taxi to reach Mukteshwar. Budget hotels starting from Rs 341 are available here. Apple orchards, blue skies and pine forests make it a great winter trip.
Kainchi Dham- Confluence of spirituality and nature: Kainchi Dham, located about 145 kilometers from Bareilly, is a great place for those who are looking for peace amidst nature. Thousands of devotees come to Neem Karoli Baba Ashram here every year. You can easily reach Kathgodam or Haldwani from Bareilly by bus or train. Budget homestays and guesthouses ranging from ₹1200 to ₹2200 per night are available around Kainchi Dham. The cool air and spiritual atmosphere here will fascinate you.
The distance by road between Bareilly and Kasar Devi is approximately 190-196 kilometers. Take a train from Bareilly to Kathgodam. Take a taxi from Kathgodam to Kasar Devi. This is the fastest option. And it takes approximately 3 hours 45 minutes. Its estimated fare can cost around ₹ 1,400 to ₹ 2,700. Roadside Food and Drinks A good meal can be found for ₹ 50 to ₹ 80. Cafes and Restaurants There are also some cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy delicious food.
Nainital – City of Lakes and all season attraction: The most popular and nearest hill station to Bareilly is Nainital, which is located at a distance of about 100 to 144 kilometers. You can reach here in just 3 to 4 hours. Both buses and taxis are available from Bareilly to Nainital. Taxi fare ranges between ₹1800 to ₹3000. Walking on the banks of lakes, boat rides, shopping on Mall Road and hot tea in the cool valleys. All this makes Nainital the perfect winter getaway.
