Uttarakhand Tourism is renowned for its Hindu pilgrimages in northern India and can also be referred to as “Devabhumi” because of its Himalayan pilgrimage locations. Uttarakhand’s attractions include hills, lunar spots, pilgrimage sites, awe-inspiring elegance, adventurous encounters and peaceful ashrams. A mountain tour is a great mixture of relaxation, spiritualism and adventure.

Uttarakhand is an enticingly vibrant state, with towering Himalayan peaks and steamy lowland jungles, quiet hill stations and busy towns, revered temples and renowned ashrams. They also boast some of the best trekking, yoga schools, wildlife-watching and holiday towns in India, all tucked into one small corner of the country. Uttarakhand has been a perfect place for studying, performing and mastering these ways of life with a long tradition of Ayurveda, Yoga, and meditation. Check out our list of Top 10 amazing places to visit in Uttarakhand.

What is the Best time to visit in Uttarakhand?

Summer (March- April) is Uttarakhand’s best season. The weather is good and comfortable. Beauty in Uttarakhand is brought out in the summer. The winter is from October until February, in Uttarakhand. As you explore the hills in the winter, each turn and turn takes you on snow-covered roads that offer eye-friendly sights.

From July to September, the state of Uttarakhand is monsoonous. The lush green beauty of the state can be appreciated. However, it is possible to avoid a trip to Uttarakhand in July and August as the valley receives tremendous rainfall over the two months, making it difficult to enjoy the valley’s beauty.

How To Reach Uttarakhand?

By Air: In Uttarakhand, there are two domestic airports that connect you with the country’s major cities. One of them is Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport, which is also the key point to enter anywhere in Uttarakhand. It is situated 22 kilometers from the centre of town. Non-stop flights to and from Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai are also offered. Pantnagar Airport, which connects you to nearby places to visit in Uttarakhand and major hill stations in Kumaon such as Nainital, Bhimtal, Ranikhet, Almora, Jim Corbett National Park, is another domestic airport in Uttarakhand.

By Road: Catch sight of the mountain peaks and making stops to sip on tea along the way and eat some hot local steaming food. These are the experiences that you will obtain when you travel to Uttarakhand by road. Around 1000 state buses, facilitated by the Uttarakhand Transport Company, operate in and out of Uttarakhand. Some of the major tourist destinations are linked to Delhi via Dehradun with Badrinath on the way, such as Haridwar and Rishikesh. If you really want to drive through Uttarakhand’s hilly terrain and daunting scenery, it would be very easy to come from the north.

By Rail: Uttarakhand Railways Department is maintaining 16 large and small railway stations that connect Uttarakhand with Lucknow, Delhi, Kolkata, and many other major cities in India to ease the relation for tourists. Haridwar, Dehradun, Kathgodam, Rudrapur, Tanakpur, Pantnagar are some of the railway stations that help make it easy to travel within the state and from other parts of the country. Outside these stations, you will also be able to take advantage of numerous buses and taxis.

Here are the Best Places to Visit in Uttarakhand

1. Dehradun

Due to its picturesque location, Dehradun receives much attention. Uttarakhand’s capital is a city with many different delights. Snuggled into the Doon gorge, it is an unmatched picturesque city between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers! This is the door to Uttarakhand’s scenic hills.. The village has a collection of colonial monuments from the British Raj. It also serves as a picnic place for many with a wealth of exploration options. It is well connected to other destinations and is therefore a stop for a short yet sweet getaway.
Some best places to visit are Ghanta Ghar, Paltan Bazaar, paragliding, river rafting , Lacchiwalla, Mindrolling Monastery, Nanaksar Gurudwara, Forest research institute in Dehradun.

2. Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a Tehsil situated right on the banks of the holiest of the Indian rivers, the Ganges, in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal. In this ancient city, Lord Vishnu and Lord Bharat are associated with religious legends and many famous Sages. Rishikesh’s scenic beauty is accentuated by the strong Ganges, which crosses the city, because of its location at the feet of the luxurious Garhwal Himalayas. This quaint town looks hanging between amazing walks along the banks, hectares of trees, green mountains and clear blue skies that offer it a magical look.
The town is associated with the great temples, rituals, architectural wonders and ashrams of yoga. Every temple here, whether it’s the Temple of Neelkanth Mahadev or the Temple of Raghunath, or the Template of Trimbakeshouar, has its own lovely legend which attracts people around the globe. The twin Ram & Lakshman Jhulas are remarkable architecture. Rishikesh is also interested in off-beat and adventure. There are picturesque cascades here, such as the fall of Patna and the fall of Neer Garhi, etc., ideal for hiking to the wild.

3. Mussoorie

The ‘Queen of Hills,’ Mussoorie, is the most romantic mountain resort in Uttarakhand; a drive from Dehraduñ is full of panoramic views and breathtaking views. Shiwalik and Doon Valley’s exotic views are visual therapy for the eyes. This hill station will never fail to entertain you, a perfect confluence with the natural magnificence, amazing waterfalls and impressing colonial architecture.

4. Nainital

Nainital is one of the most famous sites in Uttarakhand to visit in the city of Lakes. Naini Lake, a stunning lake at the foot of the mighty Himalayas, is named after the town. The view is exotic. The natural majesty is Nainital. In the backdrop, you’ll find snow covered mountains, panoramic beauty, stunning lakes and a lush tree. This tranquil hill resort provides the best snowfall experience, favoured by honeymoons and families alike. It’s one of India’s best hill resorts.
Some of best places to visit are Naina Devi Temple, Ride in the cable car, Naini Peak, Eco Cave Garden, Snow View Point, Naini Lake.

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5. Auli

Auli is a mountain station in the Uttarakhand state of Garhwal in India. The hill station is on the slopes and has vast wetlands with incredible eyes. Auli is lovingly named a place in all its globe and splendour, in which nature comes alive. It has plenty of natural resources and a magnificent landscape of the hills.
The mountain station has many wild flowers and trees such as deodars, oaks, Coniferous Forests and pine woodland. The pistes up to 400 feet above sea level provide spectacular views of the Himalayan peaks in the surrounding area, including Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dunagiri and Mana Parvat.
It is the highest and longest, it provides a wonderful view of the Himalayan peaks not only of India but also of Asia as a whole. Another attraction, one of the most human-made lakes in the world, is the artificial lake of Auli. Similarly, the two other lakes are worth visiting in Auli, Chattrakund and Chenab Lake. Auli is also known as India’s skiing capital, which shows how much activity can really be enjoyed here.

6. Jim Corbett

In 1938 Jim Corbett was established and attracts visitors to its Royal Tigers. Jim Corbett is once known as Haley’s National Park.
The park is home to about 600 animal species and 488 different plant and trees and is among the best visited places in Uttarakhand. Jim Corbett organises year-round safari and walking routes through the dense buffer areas of the forest. Safari tour remains also one of Jim Corbett’s best things to do.

7. Ranikhet

Watch the backpackers wander around the city, snow-making families and romantic getaways for new married couples.. It’s an undisturbed natural beauty, as the Kumaon Regiment Centre. In summer this hill station is surrounded by trekking trails, old temples and mountain peaks.
Some best places to visit are Mankameshwar Temple, Jhula Devi Temple, Haidakhan Balaji Temple, Bhalu Dam, Ashiyana Park, Apple Garden.

8. Kausani

For nature lovers, Kausani is a heaven on earth. The melodiosous stirring of the birds awakens you in the morning and in summer one of the best places to visit in Uttarakhand is the long day panorama of the prairies, mountains and valleys.
Father of our nation spent a couple of days in Kausani and, due to his extreme resemblance, named this Switzerland of India. Try purchasing the beautiful chocolates, woollen wear and other articles made by the villagers.

9. Binsar

This binsar will make you fall in love with the spectacular panorama of Nanda Kot, Nanda Devi, Chaukhambha and Kedarnath. It’s a wonderful and quiet getaway from the city’s humour. The perfect place to gain full insight into the Dev Bhoomi is providing the best homestays. The limelight from Zero Point offers an impressive view of the peaks of the Himalayas.
Some best places to visit are Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Binsar Zero point, Bineshwar Mahadev Temple.

10. Kedarnath

The etymological translation of Kedarnath is ‘Lord of the Field.’ It is an ancient sight of pilgrimage town, located in Uttarakhand. It is famous with the Kedarnath Temple and has been constructed by the Pandava brothers from the Mahabharata.
The place here where Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati is well known to be Sonprayag. The confluence of the Mandakini and Basuki Rivers is also there. Sonprayag is a cultural-historical place of attraction surrounded by snow-capped mountains and cold trees.

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