Twenty Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Uttarakhand! Tourist Places & Attraction.
Top 20 Most Beautiful places to visit in uttarakhand!
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We call it the ‘Land of Gods’.Mysterious,exotic, beautiful,
charming, and magnificent, that’s Uttrakhand in a nutshell. The enchanting land is blessed with some amazing tourist places and when you visit this place you can better judge why the Gods chose Uttrakhand to make it their abode. With several beautiful places to visit in Uttarakhand, a trip to Uttarakhand should definitely be in your bucket list of places to see in India. If you are already on your way to plan a trip, here is a list of places to visit in Uttarakhand.
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01 Mussoorie : Picturesque Location
Mussoorie is a hill station and a municipal board in the Dehradun district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km (180 mi) north of the national capital of New Delhi. The hill station is in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range.
A man-made lake yet one of the most beautiful sites in the city, Mussoorie Lake has become a popular tourist attraction recently. Apart from boating on the lake, you can try water zorbing and zip lining here. Oh, and now you can also do paragliding just a short distance away from the lake.
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02 Lansdowne : Picnic Destination
Lansdowne is a hill station in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was founded as a military garrison under the British Raj, and the Garhwali Museum traces the history of the Garhwal Rifles regiment, which still trains in the town.
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03 Mount Abbott : Old Town
Situated at an elevation of around 1,981 m above sea level in Champawat district, Abbott Mount is a picturesque hamlet.
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04 Chardham (Yamnotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath) : Diverse Spiritual Essence
The Char Dham (meaning: four abodes) is a set of four pilgrimage sites in India.[1] It is believed that visiting these sites helps achieve moksha (salvation). The four Dhams are, Badrinath, Dwaraka, Puri and Rameswaram. It is believed that every Hindu should visit the Char Dhams during one's lifetime. The Char Dham as defined by Adi Shankaracharya consists of four Hindu pilgrimage sites.[2] Another small circuit in Uttarakhand of four pilgrimage sites-Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath is referred to as Chota Char Dham.
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05 Chopta : Serene Quaint Hills
Chopta is a small region of meadows and evergreen forest area, a part of Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary located in Uttarakhand state, India and a base for trekking to Tungnath, the third temple of Panch Kedar which lies 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) away. Located at a distance of 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) from Tungnath is Chandrashila, a summit rising to over 4,000 metres (13,000 ft).
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06 Auli : Ski Enthusiasts
Auli is a Himalayan ski resort and hill station in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. It’s surrounded by coniferous and oak forests, plus the Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat mountains. A long cable car links Auli to the town of Joshimath. North of Auli are the colorful Badrinath Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site, and the Valley of Flowers National Park, with its alpine flora and wildlife like snow leopards and red foxes.
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07 Rishikesh & Haridwar : Adventure
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08 Valley of Flowers and Hemkund sahib : Paradise For Nature Lovers
Bestowed with the rare and exotic Himalayan flora, the Valley of Flowers is a bouquet of nature peacefully snuggled in the West Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. The trek of Valley of flowers goes through dense forests, along with Pushpawati river and can be reached by crossing many bridges, glaciers and waterfalls on the way.
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09 Almora : Famous Offbeat Places
• A picturesque hill-station surrounded by pines and oaks forests
• Cultural capital of Kumaon region
• Panoramic views of the Himalayas
Spectacular sunrises
• Has attracted many celebrities; MS Dhoni's ancestral village is nearby
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10 Chakrata : Secluded Hilltown
Embellished by the sun-kissed Himalayan ranges, the beauteous hill station of Chakrata is seated at an elevation of 2,118 metres above sea level. This secluded hilly town is cradled in the Dehradun district and is an ideal weekend getaway for the backpackers.
Dotted by the coniferous forests, Chakrata is a loner’s delight as it is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city life
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11 Srinagar : A historic town
The historic town of Srinagar is cradled on the pristine banks of Alaknanda River. It is seated at an average elevation of 560 metres above sea level. The pristine town of Srinagar is an important cultural and educational centre.
It lies on the foothills of the Himalayas and is bestowed with the munificence of nature attracting tourists from everywhere. It is an important point of stay during Badrinath, Kedarnath and Char Dham Yatra.
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12 Tungnath : An Ancient Holy Town
Tungnath is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world[1] and is the highest of the five Panch Kedar temples located in Rudraprayag district, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Tunganath (literal meaning: Lord of the peaks) mountains form the Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys. It is located at an altitude of 3,470 m (11,385 ft), and just below the peak of Chandrashila.[2] and is the second(Dwitiya Kedar) in the pecking order of the Panch Kedars. It has a rich legend linked to the Pandavas, heroes of the Mahabharata epic.
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13 Devprayag : The Holy Land
All cities of Uttarakhand have a history in their own right, but Devprayag has its own unique history. This town is a place of Pandits who belongs to Badrinath Dham. Those who do not know where the rise of the Ganges is due to them, we should tell them that the birth of Ganga starts from here after the merging of two rivers named as Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. Bhagirthi comes from Gangotri and Alaknanda comes from Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers.
The lovely and divine beauty of this town attracts the lot of tourists here and it is also believed that Lord Rama and King Dushratha did meditation here. For the tourists who have a devotion faith in their heart, the ancient and great temple of Raghunathji is claimed to have been erected some ten thousand years ago and is built of massive uncemented stones
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14 Bageshwar : Uttarakhand’s Kashi
Situated at the confluence of rivers Saryu, Gomti and latent Bhagirathi, lies the holy township of Bageshwar; also revered as the pious land associated with Lord Sadashiva, the redeemer of all sins. As the puranas state, this undoubtedly is a place capable of liberating one from the eternal bondage of births & deaths. With the east and west flanked by the Bhileswar and Nileshwar mountains and surrounded by Suraj Kund in the north and Agni Kund in the south, this land of Lord Shankar is of great religious, historic and political significance.
Green fields and villages | as seen from Bageshwar
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15 Rajaji National park: Explore The Wilderness
Rajaji National Park is an Indian national park and tiger reserve[1] that encompasses the Shivaliks, near the foothills of the Himalayas. It is spread over 820 km2 and three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal. In 1983, three wildlife sanctuaries in the area namely, Chilla, Motichur and Rajaji sanctuaries were merged into one.
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16 Joshimath : Religious Hub For Hindu Pilgrims
Joshimath, which is also known as Jyotirmath, is a sacred place in the state of Uttarakhand. It is the winter seat of Lord Badri and is highly revered due to the fact that Adi Shankaracharya established one of the four ‘Maths’ here in the 8th century. He witnessed the holy Kalpvriksha, which is believed to be more than 1200 years old. There are several temples in the city, primary of them being devoted to Narsimha and Gaurishankar, which attracts lakhs of devotees here annually. This establishes the city as one of the most significant cities of Uttarakhand for pilgrims. Thus, temples are the key places to visit in Joshimath.
The city of Joshimath is also the pivot of activities such as mountain climbing, trekking, and other exciting happenings for people who like the pump of adrenaline. This is also the starting point of one of the most scenic places in Uttarakhand, the Valley of Flowers.
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17 Rudraprayag : The land of Confluence
The district of Rudraprayag is located at the confluence of River Alaknanda and Mandakini (Both Tributaries of River Ganges) in the state of Uttaranchal. Various pilgrimages sites are popular within the district inviting a large number of devotees every year. Koteshwar temple on the bank of Alaknanda River is the finest example of this. Little quaint towns situated on the river banks like Son Prayag and Okhimath have their own charm.
Rudraprayag It is named after Rudra, an aspect of Lord Shiva. According to a legend Lord Shiva appeared here as ‘Rudra’ to bless Narad Muni. An ancient shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of ‘Rudra’. Rudraprayag is of immense significance for the pilgrims of Char Dham Yatra, as it is the junction for visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham. This city is venerated as one of the five sacred confluences or the ‘Panch Prayag'.
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18 Pauri Garhwal : Surreal Land
Adorned in the undisturbed vistas of the beguiling Garhwal Himalayas, lies the city of Pauri. It is enclosed by the thick woodlands and the benevolent snow-clad hills that appear like a silver tiara.
Pauri is the headquarters of the district Pauri Garhwal and also the Garhwal division. Some of the popular tourist attractions in and around Pauri are Khirsu, Doodhatoli, Jwalpa Devi Temple, Kandoliya Temple, Devprayag, Chaukhamba View Point, Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev Temple and Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple.
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19 Bhimtal : Offbeat Version Of Nainital
Bhimtal is a lake city named after Bhima, the charismatic mythological character of Mahabharata. Revered for its aesthetic beauty, Bhimtal proudly sits at an altitude of 1,370 metres above sea level.
The Bhimtal lake is at a scenic spot with a small island at its centre on which there is a beautiful large aquarium which was previously a restaurant. Bhimtal affords splendid views and visual vistas of nature's beauty. Bhimtal is well connected by roads and is a perfect destination to visit in any month.
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20 Mukteshwar : Fun Adventure Sports
Situated among the Himalayan mountain ranges, the town of Mukteshwar is a place with amazing scenic beauty. Many tourists from all over the world visit Mukteshwar to experience the beauty of the snowfall. Mukteshwar is a wonderful snow-filled hilly city located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand in India. It is rich in eye-dazzling scenic beauty and you will get to witness the magnificent views of the great Himalayas along with a sneak peak of India’s second-largest peak, Nanda Devi.
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