From pilgrimage centers to adventure sports, Uttarakhand has so many things for tourists. Beautiful glacier view, adventure, pilgrimage, trekking, bigger Mountains, chilling snowfall, pure water, fresh and soothing air and much more in the list. This state is visited by huge numbers of tourists having diverse interests.
Snow Capped Mountains, Lush Green Valley are waiting for you! If you are plaaning for Uttarakhand then you must visit some of below places there –
Nainital: The most visited hill stations of North India since British period. Nainital is truly the treasure trove of Kumaon with the flowering blossoms blending miraculously in the crisp fresh air, It is among.
Rishikesh: Rishikesh is also known as “yoga capital of the world” and one of the famous tourist and pilgrimage hubs in India where people came from across the globe in search of peace.
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Kedarnath is the holy town and one of the Char Dham of Uttarakhand, located in the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand, India. Kedarnath is located at an altitude of 3584 mts, in the Kedarnath Valley.
Kedarnath is well connected through road via major cities such as Chandigarh (387 km), Delhi (458 km), Nagpur (1421 km), Bangalore (2484 km) or Rishikesh (189 km). You can opt out train journey till Haridwar, Kotdwar or Dehradun or air route too if suitable till Dehradun.
The Badrinath Temple also known as the Badrinarayan Temple, located in Uttarakhand’s Badrinath town, is one of the Char Dhams (four important pilgrimages) in the state. There are four pilgrim-destinations namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, collectively known as Char Dham. These pilgrimage centres draw large number of pilgrims each year, thus becoming the most important hubs of religious travel in the whole of Northern India.
Badrinath is located at an elevation of around 3,100 m. Located in the Garhwal Himalayas, on the banks of the Alaknanda river, this sacred town lies between Nar and Narayana mountain ranges.
Nainital, the charming Himalayan lake town, is a picture-postcard perfect hill-station and one of the most popular in Northern India. Commonly known as the ‘Lake District’, Nainital is nestled high up in the Kumaon Himalayas at an altitude of around 2,000 m above sea level. This beautiful town in surrounded by seven hills, popularly known as ‘Sapta-Shring’ – Ayarpata, Deopata, Handi-Bandi, Naina, Alma, Lariya-Kanta and Sher-Ka-Danda. The majestic mountains and the sparkling waters of the lake add an immense lot to the beauty of the town.
Today, Nainital offers everything that’s required for a perfect holiday. Plenty of hotels and resorts are set on the hillside; the Mall Road is a busy shopping hub; cafes and restaurants serve both local and global cuisine and there are innumerable forested trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Mussoorie, also known as Queen of the Hills, is among the most popular hill stations of the country. A Britisher, Captain Frederick Young, accompanied by an official named FJ Shore, had climbed up the hill from the Doon valley in 1827 and found this ridge offering great views and a salubrious climate. This visit laid the foundation for this grand hill station.
A captivating paradise for leisure travellers and honeymooners, it is a perfect summer resort. Located on a 15-km-long horseshoe ridge with the grand Himalayas as a backdrop, Mussoorie spreads across at a height of 2,000 m above sea level. From this vantage point, it offers scenic views of Himalayas peaks in Western Garhwal.
Haridwar: One of the holiest pilgrimages in northern India, also known as ‘Gateway to Gods’. Haridwar host the famous Kumbh Mela in every 12 years and in every 6 years Haridwar host the Ardh Kumbh Mela.
Dehradun: Dehradun is a beautiful hill-station where fascinating history & intriguing mythology meet at one place. This is one of the most popular cities in the India.
Mussoorie: Mussoorie, also known as “Queen of the Hills”, this is the most popular hill station of India. Mussoorie is one of the best and favourite destination for honeymooners.
Almora (Queens Land): The charming hill statition is located at an elevation of 1,829 mts above sea level. It has everything to pacify the nerves of an avid city dweller.
The list is not ended, there are many other places where you can enjoy your vacations!
Are you Adventure Lover?
If you are looking for more conventional adventure sports experiences, then you can go for the many different options Coddle Trip also helps you mountain climbing, canoeing, paragliding and much more.
All of these are offered in all popular destinations such as Rishikesh, Joshimath, Ranikhet, Mussoorie.
Art & Craft in Uttarakhand
The land of Uttarakhand is full of artisans and variety of art and craft. Both the rural and urban people indulge in producing it. These incredible crafts are worth witnessing. Garhwal School of Paintings and murals like Aipan demonstrate skills of the natives put them into your bucket list. The Ringaal Handicraft that is practised by a backward community named the same, is quite appreciable.
Best Time to Visit Uttarakhand
The months between March and June in Uttarakhand are pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C. The monsoon season begins in July and ends in September, while the winter season sees a drop in temperature to sub-zero levels, resulting in chilly weather, so you can also enjoy snowfall there.
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