Top 7 Places To Visit In Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is the area of the northern region. This place is also said to be as “Dev-bhumi” or you can say Land of Gods. Apart from this, Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati were married in Uttarakhand’s place named Trijugi-Narayan.

Uttarakhand is known for its beauty, peace and religious places. The Holy places (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath) together make the Char Dham Yatra. Uttarakhand is the birthplace of Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga and Sharda River. The beauty of Uttarakhand Attracts tourist which increases the tourism.

• Uttarakhand Tourism:-

In terms of religious people, there are festive places like Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath, Rishikesh, Hemkund Sahib, etc.

For families, something attracts valleys like Nainital. If you talk about the couples then Ranikhet, Mussoorie is the best place. Apart from this, there is a good opportunity for the youth to enjoy rafting and falls here.

• Uttarakhand Transport:-

The Uttarakhand government is working towards starting direct bus service from the state of Nepal. Uttarakhand Transport helps the tourist to travel from one place to another with no problems. The roadway is the only mode of travel.

Nainital: (City of Lake):

Nainital is the most popular tourist place in north India. Reachable via air, road, and rail this city is also popular as the “City of Lake”. Founded and established by British this city has a cool environment and the reason for the first choice to visit in Uttarakhand. Snowfall, awesome weather and cool lakes nearby are the best attraction.

Best Time to Visit:

• Any time (Best in May, Jun, Jul during summer and Dec, Jan during a snowfall)

How to reach:

• A road to Nainital,
• by rail till Kathgodam (24 KM) and
• air (Pant Naga Airport) (60 KM)

Things to do:

• Family picnic,
• religious tour and temple,
• shopping,
• boating,
• tracking

Duration of visit:

• 3-4 days

Major Attraction: 

• China peak, Boating, Family Picnic,
• 7 Lakes around the area, Bhowali,
• Neem Karoli Baba Temple,
• Decorative candles,
• Local food

Hotel:

• Many hotels are available (Budget hotels, Lodges, Premier hotels), KMVN rest house

 

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Jim Corbett National Reservoir: (Safari/Wildlife)

The Jim Corbett park is yet another popular destination of a traveler for wildlife safari enthusiasts in the Ramnagar city in Nainital District. Established in 1936 by Britisher this park provides the most popular safari park in Kumaon region Corbett park gives tourist direct wildlife experience.

The natural habitat of Indian Bengal tiger, leopards, deer, snakes, elephants, and other rare bird species are the major attraction of the safari provided by the ministry of Uttarakhand.

Best Time to Visit:

• Summer (April to Jun),
• Winter (Nov-Jan)

How to reach:

• Well-connected from national capital New Delhi.
• One can reach by bus or train or air (nearest airport is Pant Naga Airport and railway station Kathgodam).

Things to do:

• Jeep Safari,
• walking safari,
• Kalagarh Dam,
• Garjiya Devi Temple,
• Dhikala

Duration of visit:

• 4-5 days

Major Attraction:

• Wildlife animal sightseeing,
• Safari,
• Tracking

Hotel:

• Budget hotels, Lodges, KMVN rest house

 

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Rishikesh: (Rafting/ Yoga/Camping)

A holy city, Rishikesh at the bank of the river the Ganges is a place for spiritual, adventurous sports, meditation and many more. Also calls this place the gateway to holy Himalaya. This town in Uttarakhand popular for Hindus from ancient time. Many people throughout the year come and take a holy dip in the Ganges. This is the place where the Ganges reaches the plane area from a long journey through the mountains. This town is also famous for tourist attraction who come to learn meditation like yoga, camping, bungee jumping, water sports like water rafting, etc.

Best Time to Visit:

• Any time (May, June hot weather)

How to reach:

• By road, rail, and air

From New Delhi, one can reach by bus or train or air (nearest airport  Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun from where it takes around 40 minutes journey to reach Rishikesh)

Things to do:

• Meditation,
• Ayurvedic treatment (massage),
• Yoga courses,
• Watersports,
• camping,
• tracking,
• Bungee jumping,
• Ganga Aarti (evening time most famous)

Duration of visit:

• Ideal duration is 3-4 days

Major Attraction:

• Ram Jhula,
• Laxman Jhula,
• Muni Ki Reti,
• Triveni Sangam,
• Paramartha Niketan,
• Neelkanth Mahadeva Temple,
• Shivpuri,
• Raja Ji National Park

Hotel:

• Many hotels are available in Rishikesh (Budget hotels, Lodges, Premier hotels Ashrams etc.)

 

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Almora: (Panoramic View)

In the Kumaon Region of the Uttarakhand state,  Almora district was established by Chand dynasty in 1568 and further developed by the British government in 1816. Famous people like Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindra Nath Tagore, and APJ Abdul Kalam had visited the town.

Adventurous and religious activities are provided by KMVN. The first half of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra during Yatra time.  Home of many known celebrities provides a vast range of good education and religious knowledge.

The nearby places like Jageshwar Temples, Golu Temple, and Kausani are the famous and most popular attraction of the district. Almora has a pleasant weather.

Best Time to Visit:

• Any time (Best in May, Jun, Jul during summer and Dec, Jan during the snowfall)

How to reach:

• Road,
• By rail till Kathgodam (75 KM) and
• Air (Pant Naga Airport) (100 KM)

Things to do:

• Tracking,
• Snowfall,
• Temples,
• Sightseeing

Duration of visit:

• 3-4 days

Major Attraction:

• Sunset point (Brightened Corner),
• Himalaya range view,
• Golu Temple,
• Jageshwar Temple,
• Kasar Devi Temple,
• Dunagiri Temple,
• Someshwar Temple,
• Nanda Devi Fest,
• Asth Bhairav temple,
• Katarmal Sun temple,
• Patal market,
• Vivekanand research Center,
• Kausani,
• Bal Mithai (Sweets),
• Ramleela,
• Holi celebration (Music Holi)

Hotel:

• Many hotels are available (Budget hotels, Lodges, Premier hotels), KMVN rest house

 

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Pithoragarh: (Soar Valley/Mini Kashmir)

Pithoragarh is a town in Uttarakhand near the Himalayas with a vast beauty and culture. This town was named after its establishment by King.

Dharchula, Munshyari, Thal are tourist attractions. Bordered by Nepal, Tibet and China this town has a lot of beautiful places to go. The beauty of the town itself was called the Mini Kashmir of India by American author Bradley Swift.

Best time to Visit:

• Any time (March to June and September to October best time to visit)

Tips and Advice:

• Keep woolen clothes if traveling in winter

How to reach:

• Can be reached by road, rail, and Air.

The nearest airport Pantnagar Airport (Naini Saini Airport Pithoragarh is non-functional).

• Pantnagar Airport has situated 200 km from Pithoragarh.
• Taxis are available from Pantnagar Airport to Pithoragarh.
• The nearest railheads are Kathgodam (200 KM) and Tanakpur (150 KM).
• Pithoragarh is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of northern India.
• One can find taxis and bus from Pithoragarh towards Munshyari and Dharchula.

 

Things to do (Attraction):

• Trekking,
• Birdwatching, and wildlife,
• Skiing,
• River rafting,
• Paragliding,
• Camping and
• Bone fire,
• Mountain cycling,
• Rock Climbing.

Duration of visit:

• 7-10 days

Major Attraction:

• Pithoragarh Fort,
• Mostamanu,
• Dharchula,
• Munshyari,
• Thalkedar,
• Chandak,
• Dwaj Temple,
• Gangolihat

Hotel:

• Budget hotels, Lodges, KMVN rest house

 

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Dehradun and Mussoorie: (Queen of Hills)

Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand state located in Garhwal region. With a historical background of the Britisher’s colony, this city is the largest populated city in Uttarakhand with a lot of historical, religious, cultural and educational background.

As a capital, the city has been growing so wide and gives a lot of good places to visit for Shopaholic, travelers and city enthusiasts.

Mussoorie is a famous town situated 24 KM from Dehradun. Dehradun is a must visit a place.

Famous for its international boarding schools, food, chocolate, and snowfall.

 

Best Time to Visit:

• Any time for Mussoorie (May, June hot weather Dehradun)

How to reach:

• Well connected by road, rail, and air
• From New Delhi, one can reach by bus or train or air (Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun).

Things to do:

• City Tour,
• religious tour,
• tracking,
• cycling,
• snow sports

Duration of visit:

• 3-4 days

Major Attraction: 

• Ghanta Ghar,
• Paltan Bazar,
• Tibet market,
• Buddha Temple,
• Sahastradhara,
• Tapkeshwar Temple,
• Shiv Temple Jakhan,
• Kempty Fall,
• Gun Hill Point,
• Lal Tibba Point,
• Maggie Point,
• The Camel’s back road

Hotel:

• Budget hotels, Lodges, Premier hotels

 

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Auli: (Snow-Fall)

Auli is a small town famous for its snow sports like skiing and snow skating worldwide. The situation on top of the Joshimath District this place provides you all snow sports and an unforgettable view of snow peaks. Ropeway is the main attraction to reach the final destination of the top for skiing. One can reach by road or ropeway with a minimum fee and enjoy beauty in mountains.

Best Time to Visit:

• Any time for Auli (Best time from Nov to Feb during a snowfall)

How to reach:

• Well-connected from national capital New Delhi one can reach by bus or train or air (nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun and Railway Station are Rishikesh and Dehradun).

Things to do:

• Snowsports,
• Camping,
• Site seeing,
• Tracking

Duration of visit:

• 1-2 days

Major Attraction:

• Snow skiing,
• Camping,
• Bone fire

Hotel:

• Budget hotels, Lodges, GMVN rest house

 

 

 

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