Tourist Attractions in Uttarakhand, India
Earned the status of ‘State’ in the year 2000, Uttarakhand, which was earlier a part of Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its scenic beauty and pilgrim centers. If you are associated with religious beliefs, you may be keen to visit the place for its divinity and if you are a nature lover, you will find divinity in the rich expanse of endless natural beauty here. Wherever your faith is placed, be it in god or in the powers of nature to inspire you into living a life of fulfillment, Uttarakhand is the perfect destination. Here are the best places to visit in Uttarakhand.
Dehradun
Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, is situated at Himalayan foothills. The geographical location of Dehradun is picturesque with Himalayan ranges in view and River Ganges and River Yamuna on either side of the city. Natural beauty apart, the place is famous for the splendid architectural display by some of the ancient constructions. Some of the leading attractions of Dehradun include:
Robber’s Cave
Tapovan
Sahastradhara
Asan Barrage Water Sport Resort
Mindrolling Monastery
Tiger Falls
Rajaji National Park
Malsi Deer Park
Tapkeshawar Temple
Forest Research Institute(FRI)
Mussoorie
Located at an altitude of 6000 feet, Mussoorie, the ‘Queen of Hills’, is beauty personified. With snow-covered Himalayan peaks on view, the land abundant in natural beauty has an excellent climate too. The winters are chilling and the summers are pleasant. The beauty of the place mesmerized Captain Young of the British army who made this place his residence in the year 1820. Mussoorie has seen countless footprints ever since the discovery, the list of excited tourists to enjoy the immense beauty of the place is growing. Here are the popular tourist attractions in Mussoorie.- Mussoorie Adventure Park
- Camel’s Back Road
- Jharipani Falls
- Mussoorie Lake
- Bhatta Falls
- Children’s Lodge
- Lal Tibba
- Cloud’s End
- Happy Valley
- Company Garden
- Kempty Falls
- Benog Hill
- Gun Hill
- Christ Church
- Sir George Everest’s House
- Jwalaji Temple
- The Mall (Mall Road)
Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a mix of peacefulness and experience. Its area at the juncture of River Ganges and River Chandrabhaga and perspectives on stupendous slopes and different courageous exercises, for example, trekking, boating and outdoors enthrall nature darlings; the peacefulness of the spot with the significance appended to it as a pioneer place contacts the spirit of travelers. Rishikesh is called as the Yoga Capital of the world. Probably the most significant traveler goals in Rishikesh include:- Triveni Ghat
- Swarg Ashram
- Ram Jhula
- Bharat Mandir
- Kriya Yoga Ashram
- Paddle India
- Laxman Jhula
- Jumpin Heights
- Gita Bhavan
- Shivpuri
- Parmarth Niketan
- Narendra Nagar
- The Beatles Ashram
- Neelkantha Mahadev Temple
- Kaudiyala
Kausani is the land you need to be if you are keen to enjoy the generosity of Mother Nature. This hill station is located at a height of 1890 meters. The place is famous for the view of 350 km stretch of the majestic Himalayas it offers. Here are some of the top attractions in Kausani:
- Rudradhari Falls and Caves
- Lakshmi Ashram
- Anasakti Ashram
- Sumitranandan Pant Gallery
- Baijnath Temple
- Kausani Tea Estate
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