5 Top Tourist Places to Visit in Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand, also known as the ‘Switzerland of India’, is a beautiful hill state located in the foothills of mighty Himalayas in the northern region of India. It is popularly called as Devbhumi, the Land of Gods, due to many Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand Tourism is a blend of pristine landscapes, adventure, pilgrimage and wildlife. It is one of the most popular tourist places in India and also one of the top honeymoon destinations in India. Nainital, Mussoorie, Almora, Haridwar, Rishikesh and Jim Corbett National Park are the top places to visit in Uttarakhand. Here trawell.in provides the top tourist places in Uttarakhand.

Nainital

Nainital is a charming hill station in Uttarakhand well-known for its striking beauty and natural splendor. Commonly known as the Lake District of India, Nainital is one of the best hill stations in India and also one of the most popular hill stations near Delhi. Nainital Lake, Naina Devi Temple, Mall Road, Naina Peak, Snow View Point, Kainchi Dham, Raj Bhavan, High Altitude Zoo, Bhimtal and Sattal are the top places to visit in Nainital.

Haridwar

Haridwar, also called as the ‘Gateway to the Lord’, is an ancient religious city on the banks of River Ganges in Uttarakhand. It is one of the popular pilgrimage sites in India and also one of the best tourist places to visit near Delhi. Haridwar is one of the seven holiest places for Hindus and is the place where river Ganga descends to the plains. It is also famous for the Kumbh Mela, a festival, which takes place once in every 12 years. Haridwar is the place where people from different regions visit for pilgrimage and to take a holy dip into the holy river Ganges. Har-ki-Pauri, Chandi Devi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple, Vaishno Devi Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Maya Devi Temple and Shanti Kunj are some of the important places to visit in Haridwar. Rishikesh, Sapt Sarovar, Triveni Ghat, Kanva Rishi Ashram, Rajaji Wildlife Sanctuary are the other attractions.

Mussoorie

Mussoorie is a popular and picturesque hill station situated atop a horseshoe crest in the Garhwal Mountains of Uttarakhand. Mussoorie offers enchanting views of the underlying Doon Valley and the magnificent Himalayas. Mussoorie is one of the most visited summer getaways in Uttarakhand and also one of the best hill stations near Delhi. Kempty Falls, Camel’s Back Rock, Mall Road, Cloud’s End and Bhatta Falls are the famous tourist places in Mussoorie. This majestic hill station also offers adventure opportunities like Horse Riding, Sky Ride, Valley Crossing, Zip Swing, Paragliding, and Night Camping. Mussoorie weather is pleasant in summer as it is the best time to experience Mussoorie Tourism at its best.

Rishikesh

Rishikesh, also known as the Gateway of Garhwal Himalayas, is a holy city on the banks of the River Ganges in Uttarakhand. Renowned as the adventure capital of India, Rishikesh is the gateway to the upper Garhwal region and one among the best tourist places in Uttarakhand. It is the starting point for the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand (Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath). Now world famous as a Yoga Capital of the World, Rishikesh is also offers several activities like mountain biking, bungee jumping and white water rafting.

Almora

Almora is a scenic hill station located on a 5 Km long horse shoe shaped ridge in Kumaon Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Almora is considered the cultural heart of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Alluring beauty, panoramic view of the Himalayas and rich cultural heritage of Almora makes it one of the top places to visit in Uttarakhand and also one of the least expensive hill stations in India. Nanda Devi Temple, Kasar Devi, Chitai Temple, Jageshwar, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Baijnath, Katarmal Sun Temple, and Bright End Corner are important places of sightseeing in Almora.