In these times of pandemic, though schools are finally partially open in the country, everything isn’t normal, so to say as yet. With teachers interacting with students over a laptop screen, students and teachers both are feeling a nerve to finally come back to normal routine.
Besides missing regular classes and interaction with friends and peers at school, there is one more thing that students missed in 2020—a school trip.
While top schools in Delhi and NCR region are trying their best to bring back everything to normal, they must plan a trip to Himachal Pradesh (of course, while following the rules of social distancing) to give both students and teachers a leisurely break.
A trip to a state like Uttarakhand is a good call as the region boasts panoramic landscapes and natural beauty which is worth witnessing. The state is divided into two administrative divisions, namely Garhwal and Kumaon and both are equally charming. Uttarakhand is a great place to plan for a school trip and here are some of the prominent places to visit there.
Jim Corbett
Named after the famed hunter/wildlife conservationist Jim Corbett, the town is host to one of the oldest and best-preserved national parks in India. The steady, cool temperature is the perfect environment for both its flora and fauna to grow and be protected from any kind of external human interference. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations, with its healthy population of Royal Bengal tigers its biggest attraction. Since it was the first to come under the government’s Project Tiger initiative, the forests have been well maintained for safaris. You can also spot other creatures like leopards, deers, elephants and various different kind of birds making it the ideal spot for budding environmentalists and wildlife enthusiasts!
Nainital
Practically neighbours to the Jim Corbett National Park, Nainital has long been one of the top most places when it comes to weekend getaways from nearby cities like Delhi and Chandigarh. The host of restaurants, market places and the vast lake which gives the town its name brings a quaint and poignant charm every time you visit it. Nainital also has a lot of small towns and lakes surrounding it which are part of the overall Nainital district. One of the best activities in Nainital is the cable car ride that gives you tremendous views of the town, its neighbouring towns and the whole valley!
Almora
The small town of Almora was established in the late 1500s and was part of various kingdoms like the Katyuris and Chands. It is now known for its famous temples, which include Nanda Devi and Binsar Mahadev which are full of structures constructed during the times of its princely history. It is also close to the Binsar National Park which is one of the highest national parks in India.