Uttarakhand travel guide
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Uttarakhand formerly Uttaranchal, is a state located in the northern part of India. Described by many as the land of Gods, Uttarakhand is the abode of the towering Himalayas, mesmerizing lakes, and holy rivers. It is often referred to as the Land of Gods – Dev Bhumi due to the many holy Hindu temples and cities found throughout the state which are some of Hinduism’s most spiritual and auspicious places of pilgrimage and worship. The places are located throughout the Uttarakhand Himalayan ranges. It will be easy and the trip will be untiring if you know the exact location of the place and their distances from each other. It is a simple coexistence of nature. The exotic hill stations, snow-capped peaks, and green jungles form the major highlight of the place. The shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath make up the Char Dham Yatra, four highly sacred destinations of the Hindus. Uttarakhand is also known for its natural beauty.
Overview
Uttarakhand is a place of – holy peaks, lakes, rivers, temples, and wildlife. This is the reason why it is considered a heaven for travelers. Here pilgrimage sites are connected by twisting roads and high-altitude hiking trails which creates a site to watch for. Though there is the presence of divine Hindu gods all over the state, still the British apparent is also there. The legend of Jim Corbett lives on in the tiger reserve that holds his name. Popular holiday towns were once Raj-era hill stations and still hold the history. The Beatles turned Rishikesh into a yoga hub for spiritual seekers worldwide.
Places to visit
Rishikesh
Rishikesh is situated in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River of India’s northern state of Uttarakhand. Rishikesh is widely known for its study of yoga and meditation. The eastern bank is filled with temples and ashrams which is an alcohol-free and vegetarian places commonly used for the purpose of spiritual studies.
Mussoorie
Mussoorie is located in Dehradun District of the Indian state of Uttarakhand, it is a hill station and a municipal board. It is situated about 290 km north of the national capital of New Delhi and 35 kilometers from the state capital of Dehradun. The hill station of Mussoorie is situated in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range.
Haridwar
Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India’s Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela.
Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is a wildlife sanctuary located in northern India’s Uttarakhand State. Though it’s known for its famous Bengal tigers also it has other animals, including leopards, and wild elephants, in the Dhikala zone. On the banks of the Ramganga Reservoir, the Sonanadi zone is home to elephants and leopards, along with hundreds of species of birds.
Dehradun
Dehradun is the capital of the Uttarakhand, located near the Himalayan foothills. It is situated 236 km north of India’s capital New Delhi and nestled between the river Ganges on the east and the river Yamuna on the west.
Almora
Almora is situated at an altitude of 1650 m, just like a horse shoe, Almora is known as the cultural hub of Kumaon. Kumauni peoples are the ones who developed this cantonment town of Uttarakhand. Just not the unmatched views it preserves but also preserves the legacy of the mountain people.
Ranikhet
One of the most beautiful hill stations and cantonment towns in Uttarakhand State, northern India. Ranikhet has the sight of the western peaks of the Himalayas as it is situated at an altitude of 1,869 meters (6,132 ft) above sea level.
Char Dham
Kedarnath
Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River, Kedarnath is located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Kedarnath is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimages, named after King Kedar who lived during Satya yuga. Kedarnath is only accessible through hiking since ancient times as per Hindu beliefs.
Badrinath Dham
The Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is situated at a height of 3,133 meters in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The Charanpaduka, Vasundhara Falls, Neelkanth, Tapt Kund, and Bheem Pul are some of the places that you can visit near the Chamoli district. It is open for six months every year between the end of April and the beginning of November. Badrinath has a lot of legend behind it which includes the Badrikaashram, Lord Narayan’s Desire to Meditate in Badrinath, Tale of Nar and Narayana, The Origin of River Alaknanda, and more.
Gangotri Dham
The virtuous River Ganges is the primary feature of Gangotri Dham in Gomukh, which is the source of the divine River Ganges. Gangotri town is a Nagar Panchayat in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is situated at a height of 3,100 meters in the Greater Himalayan Range.
Yamunotri Dham
Yamunotri is the source of the holy Yamuna River. Yamunotri Dham is one of the prime pilgrimage destinations for Hindus as it treasures the divine Yamunotri river. Yamunotri Dham is the accommodation of Goddess Yamuna. Yamunotri Dham is situated at an altitude of 3,293 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas and is located roughly 30 kilometers North of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India.
Things to do
- Ganga Aarti In Haridwar
- Visiting Temples
- Camping in Rishikesh
- Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh
- Cable Car in Mussoorie
- Boating in Nainital
- River rafting in Rishikesh
- River rafting in Mussoorie
- Trekking in Mussoorie
- Trekking in Haridwar
- Trekking in Almora
- Paragliding in Mussoorie
How to visit
By Air
Uttarakhand has two domestic airports. The Jolly Grant Airport (DED) of Dehradun is situated at a distance of 22 kilometers from the city center. It is connected with Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chennai by regular nonstop flights. The other one Pantnagar Airport (PGH) is located at a distance of 120km from Jim Corbett National Park. This airport mainly works as a gateway to hill stations like Nainital, Ranikhet, and Almora.
By Train
Traveling Uttarakhand by rail is probably the most convenient way because of the cost-efficiency. The train station in Kathgodam, 35 km from Nainital, is the last terminus of the North East railways. Kathgodam train station has rail connectivity with Delhi, Dehradun, and Howrah (Kolkata). Trains to Dehradun railway station come from Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. Jan Shatabdi Express, Dehradun Express, Doon Express, and Nanda Devi Express are major trains serving Uttarakhand.
By Road
One of the main reasons to visit the hills in Uttarakhand is the joy that comes from the time spent on the road itself. The state has more than 1,328 km of national highways and 1,543 km of state highways. The Uttarakhand Transport Corporation runs around 1000 buses in and out of the state. Haridwar and Rishikesh are connected to Delhi by NH 34 and NH 7 passes through Dehradun with Badrinath. Highways 109 and 309 interlink Nainital, Almora, and Jim Corbett National Park. The proposed Char Dham Highway will connect all four major pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand. Taxi rental service is available in all major travel destinations of Uttarakhand.
Best time to visit
Uttarakhand can be visited throughout the year, but some remote valleys and higher altitudes can be hard to experience for occasional travelers. Places such as the Jim Corbett National Park extends to near lower Himalayan foothills because of it this place experiences gentle cold in winters and heavier rainfall in rainy.
If you looking at Uttarakhand as a trekking or paragliding destination, then March-April and September-October will be the best times for you. But then if it is a honeymoon or a spiritual trip then summer will be the best choice for you as winter in most parts of Uttarakhand is so cold as someplace experience snowfall during this time of the year.
Though It is not recommendable to visit Uttarakhand during the monsoon, however, it is the monsoon season which is the best time to visit the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, because this is when all colorful flowers are in the full bloom. At higher elevations, Auli near Joshimath is a popular ski resort because of the winter snowfall.
Uttarakhand tour packages from Haridwar (Can be conducted from Delhi as well)
- Haridwar Rishikesh Dehradun Mussoorie Honeymoon Package
- Uttarakhand Trip (Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Dhanaulti)
- Haridwar Lansdowne Khirsu Pauri Tour Package
- Delhi Nainital Kausani And Jim Corbett National Park Tour Package
- Auli Chopta tour package from Rishikesh
- Haridwar ganga aarti darshan tour Package
- Almora Ranikhet Kausani Munsyari Choukori Patal Bhuvaneshwar Jageshwar Nainital Tour Package
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