Best Places to Visit in Uttarakhand

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

 

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.

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

Camel’s Back Road

Jharipani Falls

Mussoorie Lake

Bhatta Falls

Children’s Lodge

Lal Tibba

Cloud’s End

Happy Valley

Company Garden

Kempty Falls

Benog Hill

Gun Hill

Christ Church

Sir George Everest’s House

Jwalaji Temple

The Mall (Mall Road)

 

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

Laxman Jhula

Swarg Ashram

Ram Jhula

Bharat Mandir

Kriya Yoga Ashram

Paddle India

Jumpin Heights

Gita Bhavan

The Beatles Ashram

Neelkantha Mahadev Temple

Shivpuri

Parmarth Niketan

Narendra Nagar

Kaudiyala

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 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.