Earned the status
of ‘State’ in the year 2000, Uttarakhand,
which was earlier a part of Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its scenic beauty and
pilgrim centers. If you are associated with religious beliefs, you may be keen
to visit the place for its divinity and if you are a nature lover, you will
find divinity in the rich expanse of endless natural beauty here. Wherever your
faith is placed, be it in god or in the powers of nature to inspire you into
living a life of fulfillment, Uttarakhand is the perfect destination. Here are
the top 10 places to visit in
Uttarakhand.
1. Nainital
Nainital,
at 1938 meters above sea level, is a scenic delight that would be irresistible
to any tourist place. It is located around the famous Naini Lake in a valley. With
mountains on all sides, Nainital is where you need to be for a rendezvous with
nature. Some of the most important tourist attractions in Nainital:
Naini Lake
Eco Cave Gardens
Eco Cave Gardens
Naina Peak
Thandi Sadak
Nainital Zoo
Himalayan View Point
Snow View
Horse Riding
Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary
Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
Lands End
Tiffin Top
2. Ranikhet
Ranikhet is yet another hill
station that elevates your spirits to a different plane. At an altitude of 1829
meters, the ‘Queens Land’, as Ranikhet is referred to, is the perfect place to
visit to view Himalayas at its best. The amazing richness of greenery and the
scenic landscape make this place a dream destination. Here are some places you
would not want to miss on your tour to Uttarakhand.
Jhula Devi Temple
Chaubatia Orchard
Nanda Devi Mela
Upat and Kalika
Mankameshwar Temple
Haidakhan Babaji Temple
3. Kausani
Kausani hill station is located at a height
of 1890 meters. The place is famous for the view of 350 km stretch of the
majestic Himalayas it offers. Here are some of the top attractions in Kausani:
Rudradhari
Falls and Caves
Lakshmi
Ashram
Anasakti Ashram
Sumitranandan Pant
Gallery
Baijnath Temple
Kausani Tea Estate
4. Almora
Almora, the views of Himalayas are
spellbinding. It is also famous for handicrafts, cuisine and wildlife. It has a
rich cultural heritage. Given below are some of the tourist attractions in
Almora.
Almora, the views of Himalayas are
spellbinding. It is also famous for handicrafts, cuisine and wildlife. It has a
rich cultural heritage. Given below are some of the tourist attractions in
Almora.
Bright End Corner
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Kasar Devi Temple
Katarmal Sun Temple
Gobind Vallabh Pant Museum
Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum
Martola
Simtola
5. Mussoorie
Mussoorie Located at an altitude of 6000 feet. It has a snow-covered
Himalayan peaks on view, the land abundant in natural beauty has an excellent
climate too. The winters are chilling and the summers are pleasant. The beauty
of the place mesmerized Captain Young of the British army who made this place
his residence in the year 1820. Mussoorie has seen countless footprints ever
since the discovery, the list of excited tourists to enjoy the immense beauty
of the place is growing. Here are the popular tourist attractions in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie Adventure Park
Jharipani Falls
Bhatta Falls
Children’s Lodge
Cloud’s End
Company Garden
Benog Hill
6. Rishikesh
Rishikesh is situated at River Ganges and River Chandrabhaga and views of
spectacular hills and various adventurous activities such as trekking, rafting
and camping captivate nature lovers; the tranquility of the place with the
importance attached to it as a pilgrim center touches the soul of pilgrims.
Rishikesh is called as the Yoga Capital of the world. Some of the most
important tourist destinations in Rishikesh include:
Triveni Ghat
Ram Jhula
Bharat Mandir
Kriya Yoga Ashram
Paddle India
Gita Bhavan
7. Haridwar
Haridwar is also called as the ‘Sadhu-Santo Ki Nagri’ thanks to a great
number of temples and ashrams located here. The city is considered holy and
hence pilgrims from various parts of the world travel to the place to offer
their prayers. It is also famous for the Kumbh Mela, a festival, which is held
once in twelve years. Given below are some of the leading attractions here:
Har Ki Pauri
Chandi Devi Temple
Shanti Gunj
Maya Devi Temple
Mansa Devi Temple
Vaishno Devi Temple
Pavan Dham
Vishnu Ghat
8. Kedarnath
Kedarnath, a small town located in Gahrwal
Himalayan Ranges, is considered one of the holiest pilgrimages for those who
follow Hinduism. It houses the famous Kedarnath temple. Kedarnath is located
amidst majestic mountains. Here are some of the places to visit in Kedarnath:
Kedarnath, a small town located in Gahrwal
Himalayan Ranges, is considered one of the holiest pilgrimages for those who
follow Hinduism. It houses the famous Kedarnath temple. Kedarnath is located
amidst majestic mountains. Here are some of the places to visit in Kedarnath:
Kedarnath Temple
Chorabari Tal
Vasuki
Tal
Shankaracharya Samadhi
9. Badrinath
Badrinath is yet another popular pilgrim center in Uttarakhand. This town
is located between Nar and Naryana, the mountain ranges. Located at an altitude
of 3133 meters and shadowed by Nilkantha Peak, you are sure to grope for words
to describe its immense beauty. Badrinath Temple is the main attraction here.
Here are some of the places to visit in Badrinath:
Badrinath Temple
Hot Springs
Neelkanth Peak
Charanpaduka
10. Dehradun
Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, is
situated at Himalayan foothills. The geographical location of Dehradun is
picturesque with Himalayan ranges in view and River Ganges and River Yamuna on
either side of the city. Natural beauty apart, the place is famous for the
splendid architectural display by some of the ancient constructions. Some of
the leading attractions here include:
Sahastradhara
Robber’s
Cave
Tapovan
Rajaji
National Park
Malsi
Deer Park
Asan
Barrage Water Sport Resort
Mindrolling
Monastery
Tiger
Falls
Tapkeshawar
Temple
Forest
Research Institute
Besides, all the above shown places there are too many other places in Uttarakhand which are very famous & beauty of nature. I want to say on behalf of my personnel experience that please come to Uttarakhand and see the all tourist places over here and share your personnel experience with me.
