Top 10 Places to visit in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is the most famous destination for tourists of all age groups. The Himalayan range, the beautiful environment, valleys, lakes, caves, and forest make the city more beautiful and attract the visitor. There are many holy places like char Dham, Badrinath ,Mukteshwar, and Haridwar in Uttarakhand. Here is the list of the top 10 places you will visit in Uttarakhand.

Rishikesh

Rishikesh is located in the Garhwal district of Uttarakhand near the bank of the river Ganga. This ancient city has many mythological and religious bonds with the lord Vishnu and lord Bharat. It is said that the city was established in 19 century AD by Adi Shankaracharya. The beauty of Rishikesh is due to its location in the hilly areas of Garhwal Himalaya. It has many temples like Neelkanth Mahadev temple, Raghunath temple, Trimbakeshwar temple, and many yoga ashrams. The famous Ram and Lakshman jhula are situated in Uttarakhand which is 750 feet over the Ganga river. There are many adventurous activities to do in Rishikesh like rafting, Cliff jumping, bodysurfing, kayaKing, etc. You can’t miss the famous waterfalls like Patna Falls and Nilgiri Falls in this place. Maha aarti is the most famous thing which you attend in a Rishikesh. This brings you to an environment that is full of divine meditation.

Mussoorie

Mussoorie is the most loved tourist place in India. If you want a nature lover, this place is the best for you. This place is at a height of 1900 m from sea level. It is located 40 km from the state of Uttaranchal Dehradun. Mussoorie is also known as the queen of the hill station. It is the ideal place to spend your summer vacation due to the presence of a glacier of Yamunotri and Gangotri. In 1991 the town came into the spotlight due to many cultural events. The place has become a modern town where many modern-day amenities are available. It has now become the educational hub for the student due to the presence of some institutions and convent schools.

Auli

It is a hill station located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. The word only means meadows. This hill station is located 9000 feet above sea level. and the best place for natural resources. It has some wildflowers and trees like oaks, pine forests, deodars, etc. The ropeway is the most famous among the tourists in this place. Auli artificial lake is the most attractive thing you can enjoy in this region. This is the world’s highest man-made lake. You can also visit chattrakund and Chenab Lake here.

Kausani

Kausani is a place you can visit only in summer. In summer you enjoy the view of the Himalaya peak of Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Panchachuli. This place is a paradise for nature lovers. The grassland mountains in a valley make this place more and more awesome. The father of our nation, this place is Switzerland of India. You can enjoy mountain biking, rappelling, Rock climbing, trekking, and a nature walk here. The average temperature during summer is 19 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Lansdowne

Lansdowne is the place of the forest, memorizing hills and beautiful views. You can enjoy trekking, vibrant streets off lands on the main market, temples of Jwala Devi and Durga Devi temple, etc. This town is located in the Pauri district of Uttarakhand. It is famous for its history of Garhwal rifles and pine timberlands. It is closely located to Jim Corbett National park. You can see some beautiful creatures like tigers, barking deer, hog deer, and porcupines.

Kedarnath

Kedarnath is the holiest place in Uttarakhand. It is popular for a Kedarnath temple which was built by Pandav and brother from Mahabharata. The temperature of Kedarnath ranges  from-2 degrees to 28 degrees Celsius. The best time for the visit is May to June or September to October. If you are visiting Kedarnath for Kedarnath temple then avoid it during winters from November to March because at this time there is a decrease in temperature which causes heavy snowfall. The Badrinath temple is located at a distance of 500 meters from here.

Abbott Mount

Abbott Mount is a hill station which is located in the lap of Kali Kumaon of Champawat district. The small place has an old Church, European bungalows, and the best place for base camp. You can also enjoy nature walks here. If you are a photographer or photography lover then this place is best for you because this is the place which is full of hills and green valleys which make your photo most beautiful and soothing. The average temperature during summer is 10 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Chopta

Chopta is an area that is covered by a dense forest of pine border and rhododendron. This place has many jungles and grassland which lead to Tum ghatna Chandra Shila and devariyatal. The view of small snow on a Himalayan range and the green valleys make it more beautiful and attractive. You can enjoy snow trekking, snow skiing, rope craft, birding, camping, and Rappelling here. The average temperature during summer is 10 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Chakrata

This place is best for visiting in summer with your family and loved ones. The place has beautiful mountain roots, conifer, oak forest, etc. This place has many tourist spots like tiger falls, chilmiri, Lakhamandal, mandala meadows, Budher Deoban, Kalsi, etc. You can also enjoy mountain trail forest walks and some adventurous sports and photography. The average temperature of the place during summer is 10 to 30 degrees Celsius. There are some resorts homestay and hotels are also available at this place.

Ranikhet

Ranikhet is one of the most beautiful places in Uttarakhand. This place has the best sense of natural beauty. Which is the best place for the person who wants some detoxification for their mind. The place is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. You can also enjoy the most beautiful garden with pine trees, apricots, and Apple orchards. You can visit anytime in the year at this place. there is no weather issue for visiting. The best season is March to June or September to November because at this time the weather is neither too cold nor too hot. The average temperature of this place is around 19.8 degrees Celsius.