Tourism
Uttarakhand has many tourist spots due to its location in the Himalayas. There are many ancient temples, forest reserves, national parks, hill stations, and mountain peaks that draw large number of tourists. There are 44 nationally protected monuments in the state. Oak Grove School in the state is on the tentative list for World Heritage Sites.Two of the most holy rivers in Hinduism the Ganges and Yamuna, originate in Uttarakhand. Binsar Devta is a popular Hindu temple in the area.
Picnic Spots
Jim Corbett National Park
The Jim Corbett National Park is a part of the largest Corbett Tiger Reserve; the Project Tiger lies in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.is a part of the largest Corbett Tiger Reserve; the Project Tiger lies in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
Nainital- The City Lakes
Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation.
Mussoorie
Mussoorie is a hill station and a municipal board, in Dehradun city in the Dehradun district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. It is about 35 kilometres from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km north of the national capital of New Delhi. The hill station is in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range.
Valley of Flowers National Park
Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park which was established in 1982. It is located in Chamoli in the state of Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora.
Almora
Almora is a municipal board and a cantonment town in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Almora district. Almora is located on a ridge at the southern edge of the Kumaon Hills of the Himalaya range.
Munsyari
Munsyari is the name of the sub-division headquarters, a conglomeration of revenue villages and it also refers to the entire region as Munsiyari Tehsil and Sub Division in the Pithoragarh District in the hill-state of Uttarakhand, India
Harsil
Harsil is a village, tourist hill station and army area located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River, on the way to Gangotri, a Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttarkashi district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Kedartal
Kedartal, at a distance of 17 km from Gangotri, is a popular trekking destination. Starting from Gangotri the route involves a steep rocky climb along the narrow Kedar Ganga gorge en route to Bhojkharak, 8 km away. From there it is 4 km to the next available camping site of Kedarkharak, and a further 5 km to Kedartal. The route passes through scenic Himalayan birch forests, but is made hazardous in places by falling rocks, high altitude and segments of steep ascent.
Devprayag
Devprayag is a town and a nagar panchayat, near New Tehri city in Tehri Garhwal District in the state of Uttarakhand, India, and is the final one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River where Alaknanda meets the Bhagirathi river and both rivers thereafter flow on as the Ganges river or Ganga.
Nelong Valley - The Ladakh of Uttarakhand
The much talked about Nelong Valley was finally opened for the tourist in 2015 and since then it has become one of the hot spots for the adventure buffs. It bears a striking resemblance to Ladakh and features high peaks having a similar climate and landscape to that of Lahaul, Spiti Valley, and Ladakh.
Treks
Sunderdhunga Trek
Destinations: Bageshwar, Saung, Loharkhet, Khati, Jatoli, Kathalaya, Sunderdhunga
Experience: Trekking (moderate to challenging)
Maximum Altitude: 4,320 m (Approx)
Duration: 8 days
Ideal Time: May, June, September and October
Dodital Yamunotri Trek
Destinations: Rishikesh – Uttarkashi – Agora -Dodital – Seema -Hanumanchatti – Yamunotri – Barkot
Experience: Trekking (moderate)
Maximum Altitude: 3024 m (Approx)
Duration: 9 days
Ideal Time: March-June
Kalindi Khal Trek
Destinations: Gangotri, Bhojbasa, Nandanvan, Vasukital, Khara Patthar, Kalindi Base, Rajparav, Ghastoll, Badrinath
Experience: Trekking (Challenging)
Maximum Altitude: 5950 m (Approx)
Duration: 12 days
Ideal Time: July and August
India's Grandest Meadow Trek
Ali, Bedni Bugyal trek route
Destinations: Rishikesh, Lohajung, Ghairoli Patal, Ali Bugyal, Bedni Bugyal
Distance: 510 km from Rishikesh
Duration: 6 days
Experience: Moderate trekking; For group and family
Budget: Approx Rs 10,000 (per person)
THE VALLEY OF FLOWERS
Destinations: Govindghat to Valley of Flowers
Duration: 6 nights, 7 days
Distance /Altitude: Approx 20 km trek/ 4,389 m For family and groups
Experiences: Trekking-Moderate to challenging
Budget: INR 12,000 per person (excluding airfares)
A Grand Winter Trek
Bali pass trek
Duration: 7 to 8 days
Destinations: Sankri, Seema, Ruinsara Tal, Odari, Dhamini, Bali Pass
Distance/Altitude: Approx 300 km, 4,978 m
Experiences: Trekking, hiking (Challenging)
Temples
Badrinath Temple
The famed town of Badrinath is among the four dominant Char Dham pilgrimage sites of India as well as the Chota Char Dham. It is perched at an average elevation of 3,300 metres (10827 feet) above sea level on the banks of Alaknanda River.
This holy town is named after the Badrinath temple dedicated to the preserver, Lord Vishnu. Many Hindu devotees are smitten by the charm of this holy shrine as it showcases the traditional Garhwali wooden architecture.
Kedarnath Dham Temple
Kedarnath is a holy Hindu town located in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand in India. It is one of the Char Dhams located in the Himalayas. Kedarnath is situated at an astonishing height of 3584 meters above sea level near the head of Mandakini River.
The Kedarnath temple lies amidst the majestic snow-capped Garhwal Himalayan ranges and is thronged by thousands of tourists each year.
Jageshwar Temple
Jageshwar is situated at an elevation of 1,870 mts above sea level and at a distance of 37 kms from Almora. Jageshwar is an important tourist destination of Kumaon and receives thousands of visitors every year. It is situated amidst dense Deodar forest with a stream flowing at its backyard.
Gangotri Dham
Gangotri is a small town centered around the temple of Gangotri temple and is one of the holy places among the four Char Dhams. It is the highest and the most important temple of river Ganga which is worshiped as a Goddess in India.
The origin of the holy river is at Gaumukh, set in the Gangotri glacier that can be accessed by a short 19 km trek from Gangotri. But according to Hindu mythology, Gangotri is the place where river Ganga descended from heaven when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from his luscious locks.
Yamunotri Dham
The source of River Yamuna, Yamunotri is also one of the four sites of Char Dham pilgrimage. Yamunotri is located at a height of 3293 mts above sea level and located in Uttarkashi district. It is surrounded by mountains on all sides and lies in close proximity of the Indo-China border. It is known for offering peace and tranquillity to its visitors.
The Bandarpunch Mountain is at a height of 6315 mts and lies north of Yamunotri. Yamunotri is at a distance of 236 km from Rishikesh, 21 km from Sanya Chatti 278 km from Dehradun, and 176 km from Chamba.
Tungnath - Highest Shiva Temple
Tungnath Temple peacefully adorned on the Chandranath Parvat is the highest Shiva temple in the world and the highest Panch Kedar temple of Uttarakhand.
It is the third (Tritiya Kedar) in the pecking order of the Panch Kedars. Tungnath is perched at an elevation of 3, 680 metres above sea level and is considered to be more than 1,000 years old.
Dhari Devi Temple
On the banks of Alaknanda river, the holy temple of Goddess Dhari Devi is located between Srinagar and Rudraprayag on Badrinath Road. Dhari Devi Temple diety is Maa Dhari Devi.
Now relocated from 20 meter high rock to man made structure in 2013, Dhari Devi Temple is the centre of faith for the people of Garhwal.
Chitai Golu Devta Temple
The famous Temple of Chitai Almora is the Golu Devta Chitai temple, dedicated to Gollu or Goljyu Devta an Avtar (incarnation) of Lord Shiva in the form of Gaur Bhairav. Although there are many temples of Golu Devta in Almora but the Chitai Golu Devta Temple is the most sacred one. It is reputed to make every wish come true, provided the worshipper ask for it with a clear conscience. The temple is situated at 9kms from Almora.
Nanda Devi Temple
In the tranquil vistas of Kumaon, lies a sacred temple of Nanda Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu Goddess Durga. This holy shrine is located in the heart of Almora city. Many Hindu pilgrims religiously visit this temple as Nanda Devi is considered to be the “Destroyer of Evil” and the saviour of the denizens of Kumaon as well as other regions of Uttarakhand.
Kasar Devi Temple
Kasar Devi is a village near Almora, Uttarakhand. It is known for the Kasar Devi temple, a Devi temple, dedicated to Kasar Devi, after whom the place is also named. The temple structure dates to the 2nd century CE. Swami Vivekananda visited Kasar Devi in 1890s, and numerous western seeker, Sunyata Baba Alfred Sorensen and Lama Anagarika Govinda.
Upcoming Events
Everest Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC) trek is one of the world's most iconic and lifetime trekking experiences. Located in the Khumbu region of Nepal, the trek provides a view of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. It is at an altitude of 18200 ft. and if you get the chance to trek to see the mighty Everest, take a moment to think for a lifetime adventure and then move forward with all your steps with us, as here we are to provide you the way and only you can give yourself the chance!
Zindagi Mubarak!!! - A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Zindagi Mubarak is a three day zero waste festival held in the picturesque mountains of Uttarakhand, curated with love by Ishqestan and Kaarkhana. It has been started with a noble intent to create a platform for the local artists and the artisans; employment opportunities for the villagers and to celebrate this very gift - “life”.
Explore The Another World
Uttarakhand, a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major centre for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River. The state’s forested Jim Corbett National Park shelters Bengal tigers and other native wildlife
