Explore the Top 10 Places in Uttarakhand You Must Visit

In Travel
May 20, 2024

Uttarakhand is famous for its spiritual beliefs and is known as ‘dev bhoomi’ or ‘the land of gods’.
It is a North Indian state remembered for its rich culture, heritage, and hill stations. Many places give peace of mind, like dev darshan and picturesque views with hills, rivers, and rich diversity. Some destination places that tourists must visit are mentioned below:

Haridwar

Being the holiest city in India, Haridwar is the destination for tourists who come to bathe in the
Ganga River. Ganga aarti became a captivating sight at Har ki Pori. A lot of tourists come to
visit Mansa Devi temple and Chandi Devi temple.

Rishikesh

Rishikesh is known as a spiritual hub and serves as an entry point for the Garhwal Himalayas.
From spiritual temples, ashrams, yoga centers, and the yearly international yoga festival to
buzzy jumping and rafting, Rishikesh is full of variety.

Mussoorie

Mussoorie, known as ‘the Queen of Hills,’ offers elegant and mind-blowing Himalayan
views. The Mall Road, Gun Hill, Lal Tibba, and Kempty Falls are the most visited sites.

Kedarnath

Kedarnath is included in the Char Dham pilgrimage site and devoted to Lord Shiva. It is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas. Thousands of people visit Kedarnath each year and experience peace, calm, and
spirituality.

Badrinath

Badrinath is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage tourist destination and devoted to Lord Vishnu as the Nar and Narayana mountain ranges surrounds the area. It is the most visited places.

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Jim Corbett National Park is India’s oldest national park. It is full of wildlife, including royal
Bengal tigers, elephants, deer, and various species of birds. The park offers many adventurous
activities like jungle safaris, trekking and evening walks in the jungle.

Auli

Auli offers a fantastic place for skating in the snow-covered Nar Parvat and Nanda Devi
mountains.

Valley of flowers

The Valley of Flowers is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of alpine flowers, which provide a captive view.

Ranikhet

Ranikhet, which means ‘Queens Meadow’, is a Hill station with unique views of the Himalayas. It
is famous for its lush trees, medieval architecture, and peaceful surroundings.

Nainital

Nainital is a popular hill station that surrounds Naini Lake. Seven Hills surround it. Naina Devi
Temple, Snow View Point, and the Governor’s House are popular sites to visit.

Uttarakhand is a unique tourist destination having various attractions, ranging from
spiritual shrines to breathtaking scenery. Every traveler can find something to enjoy in
Uttarakhand, be it adventure, calm, or a spiritual experience.