Uttarakhand

Overview

This pleasant hill state is located on the foothills of Shivalik. The state is already a hub for Adventure Sports Tour lovers and is also home to many important Hindu pilgrimages. The state has immense potential to become a tourism hub as it has it all, be it nature, wildlife, adventure or pilgrimages. Uttaranchal was formerly a part of Uttar Pradesh and is one of the most entrancing regions of northern India. The land of Uttaranchal has natural beauty and bliss bestowed upon it and that's why it is also known as Dev Bhoomi (the land of Gods). Most of the famous rivers of India originate from here among which Ganga is known as the most sacred of all. Uttaranchal state is the ideal abode of snow with the Kumaon region in the east as well as Garhwal in the west.

If  it is peace of mind that you are looking for, then Uttaranchal is the place you should go. If you want to get close to wildlife, Jim Corbett National Park is the place for you.

Uttaranchal is surrounded by Uttar Pradesh on the western and southern sides and by Himachal Pradesh and Haryana on the North Western corner. The space on the North Eastern border is taken from Tibet and the state itself is a part of the Western Himalayan ranges.

Uttaranchal has 14 hilly districts combined into one. Flora and fauna are astonishing in all these districts. The state also has the Nanda Devi Peak. The most important thing is that Uttaranchal is covered by alpine forests that also have some endangered species nestled in their lap.

Almora

Almora is the cultural capital of Kumaon region of Uttaranchal. The other two districts in the Kumaon region are Nainital and Pithoragarh. The natural beauty is so undisturbed that the place has a divine feel about it. There are four hill ranges around it. These are - Banari Devi, Shayahi Devi, Kasar Devi and Katarnal. The first three have temples of Goddesses on the peaks, whereas the fourth one has a Sun temple. Almora also has a museum that speaks volumes about the culture of Kumaon. The city also has a deer park on the periphery of it.

Kausani

It  is a Hill Station in Uttaranchal that depicts unhindered views of the mountains, especially the peaks of Nanda Devi and Trishul. Not only the regal mountain and pine tree, but the climate of Kausani is so pleasant that’s why tourist love to come here. It is also called the Mini Switzerland of India. There are many temples near it like Jageshwar, Patal Mandir, Chithi Mandir. These temples lie in the way of Kausani.

Nainital

Nainital is the most popular place amongst the top most Hill Station of India and the world. The city itself is named after the Naini lake which is situated in the center. The China peak is the highest peak in Nainital and is a trekker's delight. The other famous attractions of the place are Hanuman Garhi, snow view, Bhimtal, Sat Tal, etc. It is a nice honeymoon spot for newly married and couples.

Chopta

If you are travelling on the road from Gopeshwar to Ukhimath, then you'll reach Chopta after about 40 km. One of the most prized possessions of the Garhwal region, Chopta gives us with panoramic views of the Himalayas and other nearby areas. The other tourist attractions are Tungnath Shiva Temple, Gopeshwar which is famous for its refreshing climate, Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary - famous for breeding musk deer and Ukhimath, which is the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath.

Mukteshwar

Mukteshwar is a typical hill station with all the trappings added to it. The Mukteshwar Temple is the central attraction of the place where you can reach by stone stairs only. The temple is situated at the height of 2315 meters and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Pauri

Pauri is a beautiful hill station. It offers wonderful views of snow capped Himalayas, beautiful valleys, rivers, forests and lively people. Pauri, apart from being an attractive tourism destination itself, mostly serves as a stopover for touring the nearby places such as Khirsu, the temple of Ghandiyal Devta, Adwani, Tara Kund etc.

Dehradun

Dehradun is bounded by the Himalayas in the north, the Shivalik range in the south, the sacred river Ganga in the east and Yamuna in the west. Dehradun is among the oldest cities in India. It is a place of a tourist interest as a large number of religious and historical places in the city.