Uttaranchal city guide, Uttaranchal city tour, Major cities of Uttaranchal, Uttaranchal city travel

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Uttaranchal city guide, Uttaranchal city tour, Major cities of Uttaranchal, Uttaranchal city travel

Uttaranchal is a part of the Western Himalayan ranges starting from the Shivalik foothills to Greater Himalayas with Tibet as its northeastern border. The state is rich in flora and fauna, natural and touristic atmosphere, and houses some of the most revered pilgrimage centers in the country. Opportunities for tourism are immense in this state, be it nature, wildlife, adventure, and pilgrimage tourism. The major destinations are Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Almora, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Jim Corbett National Park, Nainital, Ranikhet, and Pithoragarh. The various cities in the Indian state of Uttaranchal are easily accessible through air, road and rail. Being close to Delhi, Uttaranchal is easily accessible from any part of India.
 NAINITAL
Location : In the north Indian State of Uttaranchal
Tourist Attractions : Snow View, Naini Peak, Dorothy's Seat, Land's End, Hanuman Garhi.
Best Hangouts : Nainital is entirely the best hangout destination for the tourists from all over.
Best Buys : Candles and other trinket items.
Best Activity : Water sports in the Lakes of Nainital.
Nearby Tourist Destination : Delhi, Bareilly, Almora and Ranikhet.
When to Visit : Any Time of the Year.  More >>
 
 ALMORA
Location : In the north Indian state of Uttaranchal.
Tourist Attractions : Chitai Temple, Katarmal, Nanda Devi Temple, Kasar Devi, State Museum.
Best Hangout : Bright End Corner
Best Activities : Trekking and nature walk
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Nainital 63 kms, Ranikhet 50 kms, Kausani 52 kms, Bageshwar 90 kms, Pithogarah 120 kms, Kathgodam 90 kms, Haldwani 96 kms, Jageshwar 38 kms.
When to Visit : Any time of the year.   More >>
 
 HARIDWAR
Location : In the north Indian state of Uttaranchal.
Major Tourist Attraction : Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi, Kavand Mela, Chandi Devi, Sapt Rishi, Maya Devi, Daksha Mahadev Temple
Best Hangouts : Har ki Pauri, Sapt Rishi, Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar, Beauty Point
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Mayapuri, Kankhal, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Mussoorie, Dehradun.    More >>
 
 RISHIKESH
Location : In the north Indian State of Uttaranchal.
Tourist Attractions : Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Raghunath Mandir, Triveni Ghat, Gita Bhavan, Bharat Mandir and Ashrams.
Best Activities : Yoga & Meditation, river rafting, yatching, kayaking, canoeing.
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Haridwar, Nainital, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Rudraprayag.  More >>
 
 KEDARNATH
Location : In the north Indian state of Uttaranchal in the Garhwal Himalayas.
Tourist Attractions : Kedarnath Temple, Vasuki Tal, Gaurikund, Bhairav temple, Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya, Gandhi Sarovar, Chorabari Tal, Son Prayag, Trijuginarayan, Madmaheswar, Ukhimath, Anusuya Devi temple.
Best Activity : Trekking, nature walk
Best Hangout : Son Prayag
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Badrinath, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun.
When to Visit : The shrine is closed on the first day of Kartik (Oct-Nov) and reopened in Vaishakh (Apr-May). During 9 months of closure the shrine is submerged in snow and worship is performed at Ukhimath. May to October is the best time to visit.   More >>
 
 GANGOTRI
Location : In the north Indian state of Uttaranchal
Tourist Attraction : Gangotri Temple, Gomukh glacier, Kedar Taal, Submerged Shivalinga, Vasuki Tal, Kalindikhal, Nandanvan.
Best Activities : Trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing.
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Dodi Taal Lake, Gangotri- Kedarnath Trek, Gangotri- Nandavan-Tapovan Trek, Gaumukh, Kedar Tal, Nachiketa Taal, Uttar Kashi. It is approximately 300 km from Dehradun, 250 km from Rishikesh and 105 km from Uttarkashi.
When to Visit : The summers are cool and winters are very cold, with rains in the months of May and June. For the tourists, the gates of the temple are open only in the months of May to November. More >>
 
 DEHRADUN
Location : In the north Indian state of Uttaranchal
Major Tourist Attractions : Robber's cave, Tapkeshwar Temple, Sahastradhara, Chandrabani, Santala Devi Temple, Rajaji National Park, Forest Research Institute, Malsi Deer Park.
Best Hangout : This is one of the best place on earth to relax.
Nearby Tourist Destination : Haridwar, Nainital, Mussoorie, Garhwal Himalayas.  More >>
 
 MUSSOORIE
Location : In the state of Uttaranchal, about 280 km from Delhi, 34 km from Dehradun, 85 km from Rishikesh.
Tourist Attractions : Bhadraj Temple, Camel's Back Road, Gun Hill, Mussoorie Lake, Kempty Falls, Surkhanda Devi, Dhanolti, Nag Devta Temple, Van Chetna Kendra, Jwalaji Temple.
Best Hangouts : Mussoorie Lake, Kempty Falls.
Best Activities : Trekking, nature walk.
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Delhi, Meerut, Khatauli, Muzzafarnagar, Roorkee, Dehradun.
When to Visit : Any time of the year. More >>
 

 

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