Most Popular Places to Visit in Uttarakhand

Most Popular Places to Visit in Uttarakhand

Earned ‘statehood’ status in the year 2000, Uttarakhand, which was earlier a part of Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its natural beauty and pilgrimage centers. If you are into religious beliefs, you may be inclined to visit this place for its divinity and if you are a nature lover, you will find divinity here in the rich expanse of endless natural beauty. Whatever your faith, be it in God or in the forces of nature that inspire you to live a life of fulfillment, Uttarakhand is the ideal destination. Here are the Most Popular places to visit in Uttarakhand.

1. Dehradun

Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas. The topography of Dehradun is picturesque with the Himalayan ranges and the Ganges and Yamuna rivers on either side of the city. Apart from the natural beauty, the place is famous for the splendid architectural display by some of the ancient constructions.

Some of the major attractions of Dehradun include:

• Sahastra Dhara
• Tiger Falls
• Robber’s cave
• Mind Roling Monastery
• Tapkeshwar Temple
• Forest Research Institute
• Tapovan
• Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
• Lachhi Wala
• Malsi Deer Park

2. Nainital

Known as the ‘Lake District of India’, Nainital at an altitude of 1938 meters above sea level is a natural delight that would be irresistible to any tourist. It is situated in a valley around the famous Naini Lake. With mountains on all sides, Nainital is just where you need to rendezvous with nature.

Some of the most important tourist attractions of Nainital include:

• Naini Lake
• Naina Peak
• tiffin top
• Saint John in the Woods.
• Pt G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo.
• Gurney House
• snow scene
• lands’ End
• Kilbury Bird Sanctuary.
• Echo Cave Garden

3. Mussoorie

Mussoorie, the ‘Queen of Hills’, situated at an altitude of 6000 feet, is beauty personified. Overlooking the snow-capped Himalayan peaks, the land blessed with natural beauty also has an excellent climate. The winters are cold, and the summers are pleasant. The beauty of this place mesmerized Captain Young of the British Army, who made this place his residence in the year 1820. Mussoorie has seen countless footprints since its discovery, with a growing list of tourists eager to enjoy the immense beauty of the place.

Here are the popular tourist attractions in Mussoorie.

• Kempty falls
• Red dune
• Happy valley
• Camel’s back road
• Gun hill
• Mussoorie lake
• Christ church
• Sir George Everest house
• Jwala Ji mandir
• The mall (mall road)

4. Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a mix of peace and adventure. Its location at the confluence of river Ganga and river Chandrabhaga and spectacular hill views and various adventure activities like trekking, rafting and camping beckon nature lovers; The serenity of the place along with the importance attached to it as a pilgrimage center touches the soul of the pilgrims. Rishikesh is also known as the yoga capital of Uttarakhand.

Some of the most important tourist places in Rishikesh include:

• Laxman Jhula
• Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
• Beatles Ashram
• Swarg Ashram
• Parmarth Niketan
• Rajaji National Park
• Kaudiyala
• Shivpuri
• Jump In Heights
• Shivpuri
• Narendra Nagar

5. Haridwar

Haridwar is also called ‘Gateway to God’ because of the large number of temples and ashrams located here. The city is considered holy and hence pilgrims from different parts of the world visit the place to offer their prayers. It is also famous for the Kumbh Mela, a festival held once in twelve years.

Given below are some of the major attractions in Haridwar:

• Har ki Pauri
• Chandi devi temple
• Maya devi temple
• Mansa devi temple
• Daksh Mahadev temple
• Vishnu ghat
• Shanti Gunj
• Pawan Dham
• Vaishnodevi temple
• Bharat Mata mandir

6. Kedarnath

Kedarnath, a small town situated in the Gaharwal Himalayan ranges, is considered one of the holiest pilgrimage centers for followers of Hinduism. It houses the famous Kedarnath temple. Kedarnath is situated amidst the majestic mountains.

Some of the places to visit in Kedarnath are as follows:

• Kedarnath Temple
• Chora Bari Tal
• Vasuki Tal
• Gauri Kund
• Triyugi Narayan Temple

7. Badrinath

Badrinath is another popular pilgrimage center in Uttarakhand. The town is situated between the Nar and Narayan Mountain ranges. Situated at an altitude of 3133 meters and in the shadow of the Neelkanth peak, you will definitely find yourself at a loss for words to describe its immense beauty. Badrinath Temple is the main attraction here.

Some of the places to visit in Badrinath are as follows:

• Badrinath temple
• Hot springs
• Neelkanth peak
• Foot pad
• Flower Valley

8. Almora

Almora is a paradise for nature lovers. The picturesque district is situated in the eastern part of Uttarakhand. The views of the Himalayas are mesmerizing. It is also famous for handicrafts, food and wildlife. It has a rich cultural heritage.

Some of the tourist attractions of Almora are given below.

• Kasar Devi Temple
• Katarmal Sun Temple
• Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kumaon Regimental Center Museum
• Martola
• Kalimut
• zero point
• Chitai Golu Devta Temple
• Gobind Vallabh Pant Museum
• bright end corner

9. Kausani

Kausani is the land where you should be if you are willing to enjoy the bounty of Mother Nature. This hill station is situated at an altitude of 1890 meters. This place is famous for the view of the majestic Himalayas of 350 km.

Some of the major attractions of Kausani are as follows:

• Rudra Dhari Falls and Caves
• Laxmi Ashram
• detachment ashram
• Sumitranandan Pant Gallery
• Baijnath Temple
• Kausani Tea Estate

10. Pithoragarh

A visit to Pithoragarh might leave you wondering whether every inch of the land is blessed with natural beauty. The stunning beauty of the land describes and narrates. This district is situated in the easternmost part of Uttarakhand. It also provides scope for trekking. This place is an important halt for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

While you’re here, don’t miss out on the following attractions.

• Chandak
• Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary
• Ralam Glacier
• Jhula ghat
• Pithoragarh Fort
• Thal Kedar
• Gangoli hat
• Dhwaj Mandir

11. Ranikhet

Ranikhet is another hill station that takes your soul to a different level. At an altitude of 1829 meters, the ‘Queen’s Land’, called Ranikhet, is the best place to view the Himalayas. The amazing richness of greenery and natural landscape make this place a dream destination.

Here are some of the places that you would not want to miss on your trip to Ranikhet.

• Places to Visit
• Jhula Devi Temple
• Chau Batia Bagh
• Upat and Kalika
• Mankameshwar Temple
• Haidakhan Babaji Temple
• cold farm
• Dwarahat Temple

There are many tourist places in Uttarakhand – Lansdowne, Mukteshwar, Naukuchiatal, Pauri, Munsiyari, Auli, Loha ghat and Landour are some other popular tourist places. The immense beauty of the land and its cultural and religious associations make it one of the most frequently visited travel destinations. Feel free to point out more destinations I may have missed mentioning. You can visit here by our Tempo Traveller or by Bus Rental to see Most Popular Places to Visit in Uttarakhand via Uttarakhand Tour.