10 PLACES TO VISIT IN UTTARAKHAND (2021)
Best Places To Visit In Uttarakhand:
1. BADRINATH
Badrinath is beautifully set in the backdrop of the colossal Neelkanth mountain peak and never fails to make the visitor spellbound with its unparalleled gorgeousness.
A place, which holds so many myths and legends, Badrinath acquires predominance in the travel itinerary of a pilgrim.
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State: Uttarakhand
District: Chamoli
Famous for/as: Pilgrim
Languages: Hindi, Garwali
Best Season: May – June and Sep – Oct
Weather: Summer 7 to 18°C,
Winter: -1 to -18°C
Altitude: 3415 m
2. CHAMOLI
Chamoli is a beautiful town nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Chamoli, the abode of Gods, reputed for its shrines and temples, birth place of ‘Chipko Movement ‘ with its strategic significance is one of the hill districts of Uttarakhand. Chamoli has proved itself to be the most spectacular in its natural assets; be it maintaining the scenery, valley aspects, water edges, floristic varieties, dramatic landform or the climatic cardinalities.
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State: Uttarakhand
District: Chamoli
Area: 8,030 sq km
Population: 391605
Literacy Rate: 82.65%
Block: 09
Villages: 1244
Police station: 09
Tehsil: 12
3. CHAMPAWAT
The Baleshwar temple in Champawat is an important place that you must visit during your trip to the place.
Champawat is a very famous tourist destination and was also once the capital of the Chand rulers. Champawat is thus steeped in history, and has enormous religious significance as well. Indian mythology mentions this as the place where Lord Vishnu appeared as ‘Kurmavatar’ (incarnated as a tortoise).
The Nagnath temple which is dedicated to Kranteshwar Mahadev and Baleshwar temple in Champawat are a must visit destinations is Champawat.
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State: Uttarakhand
District: Champawat
Famous for/as: Historical
Languages: Kumaoni, Hindi
Best Season: Throughout the year
Weather: Summer 32 to 37°C,
Winter: 3 to 22°C
Altitude: 1610 m
4. ALMORA
Known for its cultural diversity, Almora is a bewitching hill station which is situated at an average elevation of 1,638 metres above sea level and is spread across a 5 kilometre long ridge on Kashyap Hill.
Surrounded by the dwindling pines and old oaks, the city has a divine natural aura that is enough to allure anyone and everyone. To make the scenery even more mesmerizing, the snow-capped Himalayas stand in utmost grandeur to please the eyes of the admirer.
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State: Uttarakhand
District: Almora
Famous for/as: Hill Station
Languages: Kumauni and Garhwali, Hindi
Best Season: Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
Weather: Summer 12 to 28
Winter: 2 to 15°C
Altitude: 1651 m
5. BAGESHWAR
Nestled amidst misty hills, located at the confluence of the Gomti and Saryu rivers, at a height of 960 meters above sea level lies the holy town of Bageshwar. This 1695.7 sq. km. land of ‘Sadashiva’ has attracted saints and devotees through ages.
The temple of Baghnath (Lord Shiva), situated here is venerated by one and all. Devotees gather here on ‘Shivratri fair’ to worship the lord.Apart from its religious sanctity, Bageshwar is also a trekker’s paradise. Bageshwar is the entry point to the most popular trekking routes like Pindari, Kafni and Sunderdunga Glaciers.
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State: Uttarakhand
District: Bageshwar
Famous for: Temples
Languages: Hindi
Best Season: Oct – May
Weather: Summer 30 to 40°C,
Winter: 10 to 22°C
Altitude: 1004 m
6. GANGOTRI
One of the main religious places among the four Char Dham pilgrimage areas, Gangotri, situated in Uttarkashi, is closely related to Goddess Ganga, the river that we know as Ganges. The history of Gangotri dates back to centuries when Goddess Ganga transformed herself into a river to dissolve the sins of King Bhagirath’s forefathers, following his penance. Gangotri is a popular pilgrim place in India, which stands at an altitude of 3042m and emits a highly pious aura. Religious rituals are in full swing in the Gangotri temple with the Arti ceremony performed by the pujaris of the Semwal family.
The river Ganga originates from the Gangotri glacier and is known as Bhagirathi. The name Ganga picks up later on after the river passes Devaprayag and merges into the river Alaknanda.
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State: Uttarakhand
District: Uttarkashi
Famous for/as: Pilgrim
Languages: Hindi, Garhwali
Best Season: April to Jun, Sep to Nov
Weather: Summer 10 to 15°C,
Winter: 0 to 10°C
Altitude: 3415 m
7. HARIDWAR
Haridwar serves as the Gateway to the Char Dhams of Uttarakhand and Dev Bhomi. The ‘Panch Tirth’ or the five pilgrimages located within the periphery of Haridwar, are Gangadwara (Har Ki Pauri), Kushwart (Ghat), Kankhal, Bilwa Tirtha (Mansa Devi Temple) and Neel Parvat (Chandi Devi). Haridwar is also one of the four places; where Kumbh Mela occurs after rotation of every twelve years and Ardh Kumbh after every six years. Haridwar has not only remained the abode of the weary in body, mind and spirit, but also served as a centre of attraction for learning the arts, science and culture.
LOCATIONS NEAR HARIDWAR:
Chandi Devi: Chandi Devi Temple, located on the top of Neel Parvat, is one of the major tourist attractions in Haridwar and is a sign of devotion to Goddess Chandi.
Daksha Mahadev Temple: This temple is located towards the south of Kankhal town in Haridwar which was built by Rani Dhankaur in 1810 A.D. . The Daksha Mahadev Temple is the site where Daksha performed a Yagna (a Hindu custom to conjure divine beings and look for their gifts).
Maya Devi: Devoted to goddess Maya Devi, the sanctuary is a noteworthy fascination for all guests that come to Haridwar.
8. KAILASH MANSAROVAR
The Kailash Range is 30 million years old and its supreme peak, the 6,675 meter high Mount Kailash was formed of shining granite with its white glacial crest, was already a huge, structure even when the Himalayas were just beginning to protrude out of the Tethys Sea. Hindus and Tibetans seem to have been aware of the uniqueness of this mountain from the most ancient times. To Hindus it is the earthy embodiment of the dominant mountain of heaven, Meru, and the residence of Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati.
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°State: Uttarakhand
°Famous for/as: Pilgrim
°Languages: Tibetan, Hindi and English
°Best Season: May – Oct
°Weather: Summer 15 to 30°C,
°Winter: -5 to 24°C
°Altitude: 5750 m
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9. KEDARNATH
Kedarnath is ancient and magnificent temple is located in the Rudra Himalaya range, is over a thousand years old, built of massive stone slabs over a large rectangular platform. Ascending through the large gray steps leading to the holy sanctums we find inscriptions in Pali on the steps. The present temple was built by Adi Shankaracharya. The inner walls of the temple sanctum are adorned with figures of various deities and scenes from mythology.
Kedarnath is amongst the holiest pilgrimages for the devout Hindu. It is set amidst the stunning mountainscape of the Garhwal Himalayas at the head of the Mandakini River. Kedar is another name of lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. The shrine of Kedarnath is very scenically placed, and is surrounded by lofty, snow – covered mountains, and during summer grassy meadows covering the valleys.
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State: Uttarakhand
District: Rudraprayag
Famous for/as: Pilgrim
Languages: Hindi, Garwali
Best Season: May to Jun– Sep toOct
Weather: Summer 7°Cto 17°C,
Winter: -14 to 8°C
Altitude: 3553 m
10. MUSSOORIE
Mussoorie, Queen of the Hills, located some 290 km north of New Delhi, is among the most popular hill stations of the country. It is a captivating paradise for leisure travellers and honeymooners. A perfect summer resort and a major educational and cultural centre has been rolled into one hub. Located on a 15 km long horseshoe ridge with the grand Himalayas as a backdrop, the colonial hill resort of Mussoorie spreads across at a height of 2,005.5 m above sea level. From this vantage point, Mussoorie offers superb scenic view of peaks of the Himalayas in western Garhwal.
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State: Uttarakhand
District: Dehradun
Famous for/as: Hill Station
Languages: Kumaoni, Garhwali, Hindi, Gorkhali, English
Best Season: Sep – June
Weather: Summer 24 to 35°C,
Winter: 1 to 22°C
Altitude: 1826 m
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