Places to Visit in Uttarakhand
AuliImagine 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 CorbettOpened 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. |
KausaniSituated 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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NainitalNainital, 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. |
RanikhetRanikhet, 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. |
MussoorieThe 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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BinsarPositioned 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. |
AlmoraKnown 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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LansdowneLansdowne 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. |
DhanaultiLately 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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RishikeshRishikesh 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 FlowersLocated 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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YamunotriLocated 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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KedarnathOne 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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BadrinathOne 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. |