Kumaon

The eastern half of Uttarakhand: the Nainital lakes, Almora, Ranikhet and Kausani, Corbett, and remote Himalayan villages such as Munsiyari.

Lake town around the pear-shaped Naini Lake

Larger, calmer lakes near Nainital

A cluster of connected lakes in an oak forest, popular with birdwatchers

High ridge village with orchards and wide Himalayan views

Cultural town of Kumaon, known for sweets, temples and Himalayan views

Calm cantonment hill station with pine forests and Himalayan views

Ridge village with wide views of the Himalayan peaks

Wildlife sanctuary and ridge with oak and rhododendron forest

A forest valley with a group of old stone temples

Eastern Kumaon town in a wide valley, gateway to Munsiyari and the Kailash Mansarovar route

Remote hill town facing the Panchachuli peaks, base for Johar valley treks

Quiet village with Himalayan views on the way to Munsiyari

Birdwatching village a short drive from Nainital

India's oldest national park, famous for tigers and elephants