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Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is the state one can easily fall in love with. The surreal landscape that comprises of lofty mountains, glistening streams, eye-catching meadows, imposing glaciers and surreal lakes, all make Uttrakhand an anticipated tourist destination in India that not only satiates wanderlust but creates an urge to explore more and more. Dotted with sacred Hindu temples and trekking trails, this North Indian state is a travel destination where along with seeking the blessing of the Almighty, one can indulge in enthralling adventure and heart-soothing recreational activities for a holistic experience.
Capital: Dehradun, Location: North India
BEST TIME TO VISIT UTTARAKHAND:
Uttarakhand is a destination to be visited all through the year as each season has something special to offer.
WHY VISIT UTTARAKHAND?:
For Hindu and Sikh pilgrimage journeys, skiing experience, wildlife tours, whitewater river rafting, yoga, honeymoon, enthralling trekking and peak climbing ventures, birdwatching, rural tourism, culture and heritage, photography tour and for organizing memorable destination weddings.
TEMPERATURE
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17°C to 35°C
Summer
(April to Mid-June) -
15°C to 30°C
Monsoon
(Mid-June to September) -
12°C to 0°C
Winter
(October to March)
Most Popular Tourist Destinations of Uttarakhand
- Dehradun
- Haridwar
- Almora
- Corbett National Park
- Rajaji National Park
- Rishikesh
- Nainital
- Ranikhet
- Mussoorie
- Champawat
- Auli
- Lansdowne
- Chopta
Chardham Temple of Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is gradually developing its connectivity with all three means of transport, however, roadways still remain the best means to explore this hilly state. There is efficient road connectivity both intrastate and interstate, making it easy for people to visit Uttarakhand anytime of the year and that too comfortably. The state at the moment has two operational airports and a few railway stations as well. The airports, where the flights from different states fly in, go by the name of Pantnagar Airport which is situated in the Pantnagar in Kumaon Region, Jolly Grant situated in Dehradun and Naini Saini Airport in the Pithoragarh. Jolly Grant is the most well-connected of the three airports in Uttarakhand and Pithoragarh is yet to open for public. Easing up the connection for the tourists, Uttarakhand railways department is maintaining 16 big and small railway stations which connect Uttarakhand with Lucknow, Delhi, Kolkata, and to several other major cities, towns in India. Haridwar, Dehradun, Kathgodam, Rudrapur, Tanakpur, Pantnagar are a few railways stations that contribute in making travelling easy inside the state as well as from other parts of the country. Roadways offers the best connectivity in the state. There are well-connected highways like NH 108, NH 109, NH 119, NH 121, NH 123 and NH 72A that connect the state with other parts of the country. With an efficient bus unit, Uttarakhand offers excellent accessibility. Taxis are also available to most of the destinations in the state, and thus, is the best mode of transport.How to Reach Uttarakhand
BY AIR
BY RAIL:
BY ROAD
Less Explored Tourist Destinations in Uttarakhand
- Chamoli
- Pauri Garhwal
- Rudraprayag
- Uttarkashi
- Bageshwar
- Joshimath
- Pithoragarh
- Udham Singh Nagar
- Devprayag
- Bhowali
- Srinagar Garhwal
- Chaukori
- Munsiyari
- Karnaprayag
- Abbott Mount
- Bhimtal
- Sat Tal
- Barkot
- Dhanaulti
- Chamba
- Harsil
- Jageshwar
- Kanatal
- Kausani
- Nanakmatta
- Naukuchiatal
- Rudrapur
- Shri Hemkund Sahib
- New Tehri
- Binsar
- Devalgarh
- Dharchula
- Gopeshwar
- Guptkashi
- Gwaldam
- Mana
- Mukteshwar
- Ramgarh
- Patal Bhuvaneshwar
- Pantnagar
- Haldwani
- Kashipur
- Ramnagar
- Govind Ghat
- Baijnath
- Dwarahat
- Gaurikund
- Chakrata
- Chaukhutia
- Deoriya Tal
- Didihat
- Gairsain
- Lohaghat
- Narendra Nagar
- Nanda Prayag
- Vishnuprayag
- Ukhimath
Pilgrimages in Uttarakhand
Most Visited Mountains Hindu Temples in Uttarakhand
- Kartik Swami Temple
- Kalimath Temple
- Surkanda Devi Temple
- Dhari Devi Temple
- Chandrabadni Temple
- Kainchi Dham Temple
- Tungnath Temple
- Rudranath Temple
- Madhyamaheshwar Temple
Rivers in Uttarakhand
National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries in Uttarakhand
- Jim Corbett National Park
- Rajaji National Park
- Nanda Devi National Park
- Valley of Flowers National Park
- Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
- Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
- Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Gangotri National Park
Adventure Tourism in Uttarakhand
- Trekking in Uttarakhand
- Rafting in Uttarakhand
- Skiing in Uttarakhand
- Camping in Uttarakhand
- Mountain Biking
- Paragliding in Uttarakhand
- Fishing & Angling
- Jeep Safari
- Peak Climbing
- Boating in Uttarakhand
- Rock Climbing
- Bungee Jumping
- Bird Watching
Popular Bugyal in Uttarakhand
- Abi Gamin Peak
- Arwa Crest Peak
- Arwa Spires Peak
- Arwa Tower Peak
- Avalanche Peak I & II
- Balakun Peak
- Bamba Dhura Peak
- Bandarpunch I & II Peaks
- Burphu Dhura Peak
- Changabang Peak
- Changuch Peak
- Chaudhara Peak
- Chaukhamba Peak
- Chiring We Peak
- Dunagiri Peak
- Gauri Parbat Peak
- Hardeol Peak
- Hathi Parbat Peak
- Kalanag Black Peak
- Kamet Peak
- Kedarnath Peak
- Kuchela Dhura Peak
- Meru Peak
- Nagalaphu Peak
- Nanda Devi Peak
- Nanda Ghunti Peak
- Nanda Khat Peak
- Nanda Kot Peak
- Nilkantha Peak
- Panchachuli Peak
- Shivling Peak
- Suitilla Peak
- Swargarohini Peak
- Thalay Sagar Peak
- Tirsuli Peak
Glaciers in Uttarakhand
- Bandarpunch Glacier
- Chorabari Glacier
- Dokriani Glacier
- Doonagiri Glacier
- Gangotri Glacier
- Kaphini Glacier
- Khatling Glacier
- Maiktoli Glacier
- Milam Glacier
- Namik Glacier
- Pindari Glacier
- Ralam Glacier
- Sunderdhunga Glacier
- Satopanth Glacier
Popular Festivals in Uttarakhand
- Kumbh Mela Haridwar
- Kawad Yatra
- Bissu Mela
- Magh Mela
- Nanda Devi Raj Jaat
- Kandali Festival
- Uttarayani Mela
- Nandadevi Mela
- Poornagiri Mela
- Syalde Bikhauti Mela
- Phool Dei Festival
- Holi Festival
- Harela and Bhitauli Festival
- Ganga Dusshera Festival
- International Yoga Festival
- Ghee Sankranti Festival