Mori, a small town in the state of Uttarakhand, is situated along the banks of the hill station of the Tons River in the Jaunsar Bawar region. It is comparatively less traveled and lesser explored part of the region. But now it is slowly emerging as a favored tourist destination for its beauty as well as for adventure camps. The likes of Aquaterra adventures have sprung up in the area. These camps allow us a glimpse into the enticing world of this unexplored Himalayan belt.

A sleepy small town, incredibly picturesque beautiful village, surrounded by green and yellow paddy fields, Mori is located on the banks of renowned River Tons. It is one of the travel Himalaya destinations which are full of amazing sights, blessed with all the natural bounties, surrounded by towering peaks, trekking and hiking trails and known for their immense natural beauty all over the world. Mori is a part of the Tons Valley having a unique customs and history. Local residents boast of their ancestors, according to them they are the descendants of the Kauravas and the pandavas, the famous mythological royal kings and warriors in the epic age of Mahabharata. Artistic diversity of Mori, renowned temples of legends, architecture and mythology all combined together creates an intriguing aura. Although, Kauravas are considered to be anti-heroes according to the epic of Mahabharata but people in Mori are supporters of Kauravas and treat them as their gods. Indeed, they still follow some of the peculiar habits which were prevalent in the ancient era. People here smoke earthen pipes, coconut hookahs or bidis while women folk are fond of wearing silver jewelry.

Mori is ideally a place to sit, relax and enjoy the beauty of nature at this serene place. Rich in the diversity of western Himalayan flora and fauna, it is densely forested with deodar, chestnut, alpine oak, pine, birch, jamun and rhododendron. The tallest pine forest in Asia is among the thickly populated forest in Mori.

Mori is a tourist attraction for the people who want to seek solitude and enjoy their weekends at isolated destinations. An ideal get away for every one including families and children, it makes a great escape for both the adventure seekers and quite holiday maker.

The altitude of Mori is 1150 meters and the average temperature ranges from 18-34 degree Celsius during summers while it is 2-20 degree Celsius during winters. During summers, you may need light woolens during the evenings but in winters, you definitely need moderate woolen clothes throughout the day. The best time to visit this place is during the months of April- September.

One can also opt for some action packed white water rafting on the river or a swim in the river but only with the help of a guide or some experienced personnel. Tons valley promises an excitement guaranteed trip for adventure loving children. They will love to explore the sandy beaches of the Tons River and can take up a guided tour towards the forest area where they get to do some bird-watching and get a first hand experience of observing the diverse flora and fauna. They can even try their hands at rappelling, river rafting, and rock climbing etc. if they are mature enough. Otherwise, you can keep your kids engaged in relatively safer options like playing cricket or volleyball.