Forget Mussoorie and Nainital: This Himalayan Valley is Uttarakhand’s best-kept secret

Most people when picture a getaway in Uttarakhand, they immediately think of places like Mussoorie, Nainital, or maybe Rishikesh. But hidden high up in the Garhwal Himalayas is a spot that has somehow dodged the typical tourist rush. That place is Harsil Valley. It’s a gorgeous mountain hideaway packed with massive deodar trees, clear rivers, sprawling apple orchards, and snowy peaks that look spectacular.