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Uttarakhand

he sacred spirit of Uttarakhand is not bound to pilgrimages; it works its magic into weddings as well. A rising trend among couples in and around the national capital, a mountain wedding in Uttarakhand is a great way to escape the hustle of the city. Cosy properties such as Soulitude in the Himalayas () and WelcomHeritage Ashdale () offer the most scenic) is a contemporary 11-room sanctuary in the woods of Kumaon, the latter is a colonial summer home in Nainital’s Mallital that features 24 rooms and a sprawling garden. Both are ideal for small private celebrations.