Best Tourist Places in Uttrakhand (Dev Bhoomi)

Rishikesh

Rishikesh is the best place to visit in Uttrakhand. This place is famous for studying meditation. For local Hindus in Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal region, situated on the banks of the holiest of Indian rivers, the Ganges, the holy city of Rishikesh, at the base of the Himalayas, bears great cultural and spiritual significance.

The river is revered, and the city is known for being a hotspot for yoga and meditation. Around Swarg Ashram, a traffic-free, alcohol-free, and vegetarian enclave upstream from Rishikesh town, temples and ashrams (centers for spiritual studies) border the eastern bank. Rishikesh (also known as Hrishikesh) is the "Yoga Capital of the World," with adventure activities, old temples, and popular cafes. It is Uttarakhand's eighth most populous city. Rishikesh is a city in India's northern state of Uttarakhand, situated beside the Ganges River in the Himalayan foothills.

Mussoorie

It would be your best decision if you decide to go to Mussoorie.

Mussoorie, often known as the Queen of the Hills, is a beautiful hill station in Uttarakhand. It is Uttarakhand's most popular tourist destination.

Places to visit in Mussoorie

1. Lal Tibba

2. Camel's Back Road

3. Kempty Falls

4. George Everest's House

5. Company Garden

6. Cloud's End

Nainital

Nanital is famous for its lake that attracts many tourists.

Nainital is a Himalayan vacation town in India's Uttarakhand state's Kumaon region. It's centered on Nainital Lake, a renowned boating destination with the Naina Devi Hindu Temple on the north bank.

The town and surrounding mountains, including Uttarakhand's tallest peak, Nanda Devi, are visible from the Snow View observation point (at 2,270m).

Nainital is also called - The Lake City of Northern India.

Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbet National Park is best for Jungle Safari. You can book a jeep here online.

Ranikhet

Ranikhet is Uttarakhand's most well-known hill station. The Jhula Devi Temple, devoted to the Hindu goddess Durga, is adorned with hundreds of bells. Also known as India's Queens Land. It is the most popular tourist destination in Uttarakhand.

Fruit trees thrive on Chaubatia Gardens' tiered orchards, which offer views of peaks such as Nanda Devi. During the freedom fight, Mahatma Gandhi resided in a hut called Gandhi Kuti in adjacent Tarikhet hamlet. It is well-known for its Himalayan views.

Haridwar

Haridwar is India's spiritual capital, and thousands of travelers visit each year to seek salvation. The 'Gateway to Gods' is another name for it. Har Ki Pauri, the largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), performs a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) when tiny flickering lamps are floated from the steps. During significant holidays, like the yearly Kanwa Mela, worshipers swarm the city.