Places to Visit in Uttarakhand
Auli
Imagine being surrounded by coniferous & oak forests and Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat mountains from all four sides! That has to be the most beautiful feeling ever! Auli, located in the north of Uttarakhand, is a Himalayan ski resort that is charmingly connected to the Joshimath with a long cable car. In its north lies the Badrinath temple, one of the most famous hindu pilgrimages.
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JIM Corbett
Opened in the year 1936, Jim Corbett is one of the oldest national parks in India. The best months to visit the national park, located in nainital district, when you have
a chance to sight the maximum number of animals, including tigers, is between the months of October to February and July to September. |
Kausani
Situated at a height of 1890 m above the sea level, Kausani is the birthplace of the famous hindi poet Mr. Sumitranandan Pant. It is located a a distance of 40 km from Bageshwar city. At Kausani, one has to only open their windows to get a wholesome 360 degree view of the Himalayas. For history lovers, this is a must visit place since in the year 1929, Mahatma Gandhi spent 14 days here, writing a book called Anasakti Yoga.
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Nainital
Nainital, 285 km from Dehradun, is the judicial capital of Uttrakhand. Since the
British era, Nainital is considered to be one of the most celebrated hill stations of India. Ask anyone and they will tell you how magical it is to boat around the nainital lake. However, if you decide to visit this beautiful place, don’t ever forget to visit the Naina Devi temple. |
Ranikhet
Ranikhet, contained in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, is as beautiful as the
mythological history associated with it. As the name “Queen of the Land” suggests, it is believed that queen Padmini of Kumaon had a true fondness for the place. The first thing you would notice about the Himalayan town is the Jhula Devi temple, dedicated to the goddess Durga, which is entirely covered with bells. |
Mussoorie
The road taking one from Mussoorie to Dehradun is more beautiful than anything you had ever seen. What makes the entire journey more beautiful are the small eateries serving hot maggi and pahari chicken along the road. Enjoying hot maggi as cold air breezes through your hair is the best feeling ever. Being just 35 km away from the state capital,it is quite a
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Binsar
Positioned at a height of 2420 m above the sea level, Binsar is a complete wild world
of flora & fauna. As far as the eyes can see, there is a stretch of gorgeous himalayan peaks covered in white snow. If you are an animal lover, Binsar’s wildlife and bird sanctuary must be a part of your bucket list. |
Almora
Known for its cultural diversity, Almora is a bewitching hill station which is situated at an average elevation of 1,638 metres above sea level and is spread across a 5 kilometre long ridge on Kashyap Hill. Surrounded by the dwindling pines and old oaks, the city has a divine natural aura that is enough to allure anyone and everyone. To make the scenery even more mesmerizing, the snow-capped Himalayas stand in utmost grandeur to please the eyes of the admirer.
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Lansdowne
Lansdowne a quaint hill-station tucked away in the Garhwal Himalayas remains by and large an unexplored locale in the Uttarakhand state.
Lansdowne is a most peaceful & beautiful hill station of North India . Its situated at the height of 1700 meters above sea level, and surrounded with thick tall oak and blue pine forests in Pauri Gharwal District of Uttarakhand India. |
Dhanaulti
Lately becoming the center of tourist attraction, Dhanaulti is a popular hill station of Uttrakhand. Situated just 58.8 kms away from Mussoorie, Dhanaulti is known for its scenic mountains and lush green orchids stretched for miles and miles. It is one of the most preferred tourist destinations for being pretty close to the national capital New Delhi.
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Rishikesh
Rishikesh is an excellent choice for a mini-holiday in case you only have a few days to spare. Rishikesh, a most tranquil place in northern Uttarakhand, surrounded by hills and bisected by the wide and sluggish Ganges, is often claimed as the `Yoga Capital of the World’. Also Titled as ‘Adventure capital of India’, Rishikesh has got a lot of adventurous activities for you to choose from the never-ending list of Adventure Sports in Rishikesh.
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Valley Of Flowers
Located in the north of Chamoli, the Valley of Flowers is a perfect trek for those who are looking to find adventure amidst nature. Valley of flowers is a moderate trek and is laden with beautiful multicolored flowers throughout. While making a move through the valley, it is advisable to not travel at night.
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Munsiyari
Embedded in the crown of Kumaon Hills, is a precious gem called Munsiyari whose beauty is in its serenity and untouched landscape. Munsiyari is a comely hamlet situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state, nestled in the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, Munsiyari offers splendid vistas of natural beauteousness. Munsiyari is one of those gorgeous places which lies in the uppermost part of India.
Dehradun
A cozy beautiful valley that encompasses nature and modernity in a delicate balance. Dehradun, the capital of uttarakhand, is located in the foothills of Himalaya.
It is a blessing for shoppers who could find, from trendy clothes to delicious local delicacies, everything in the markets like paltan bazaar and rajpura. |
Chopta
Chopta is one of the most picturesque places in the entire Garhwal region. It provides a breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges and surrounding areas. Chopta is famous place among nature lovers. Chopta has rich biodiversity and beautiful views of the Himalayan landscape. Chopta is also known as "Mini Switzerland" in India. Chopta is visited any time throughout the year. Best time to visit Chopta is during winter, due to snow fall in the region. Haridwar
Har-ki-paudi is the first thing that comes to mind when we say Haridwar or Hardwar. People come in large numbers even from far away lands to become a part of the most famous Ganga aarti, held at the banks of Ganga.
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Chakrata
89.6 kms. away from the capital city of Uttrakhand, Dehradun i.e., lies the mesmerising town of Chakrata. It is a perfect place for backpackers looking for a quick weekend getaway.Away from the noise and pollution of city, Chakrata is a loner’s delight. Want to travel alone to get that stress of you, nothing’s better than Chakrata.
Gangotri
Located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, Gangotri is the origin of the holy Hindu river Ganges. One reason why you must visit the beautiful town is because of its temple, Gangotri, which is the highest and the most renowned temple of mata Ganga.
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Yamunotri
Located at an impressive altitude of 3293 meters from the sea level, Yamunotri lies next to the Indo Chinese border. It is famously known to be the origin of the much revered Yamuna river. But unlike other hilly areas, Yamunotri isn’t easy to scale. You need to have a good amount of stamina and courage to trek up to Yamunotri. If you want to visit the town, you will have to first travel to the Gaurikund Bus stand, which is about 67.3 km from Yamnoutri.
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Kedarnath
One of the revered char dham pilgrimage sites, Kedarnath is named after the famous and most powerful Hindu God, lord Shiva. The Shiva mandir, or the Kedarnath temple, is located in the Rudra Himalayan range. It is said that after the Mahabharata, in order to do penance,Pandava came to Kedarnath to pray to lord Shiva.
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Badrinath
One of the revered char dham pilgrimage sites, Badrinath of Chamoli district is named after its famous Vishnu temple Badrinarayan temple. It is considered as an extremely holy city by
the Hindus, who make sure to visit the four dhams at least once in their lifetime. |
