Beauty of Uttarakhand
Char Dham Yatra
This annual pilgrimage to four temple destinations in Uttarakhand - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath - is considered to be one of the most sacred in Hinduism, and draws millions of devotees.
6 National Parks
Uttarakhand boasts 6 National Parks (including India's first national park Jim Corbett), 7 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 4 Conservation Reserves and 1 Biosphere Reserve.
Unesco World Heritage Site
Nestled high in the Himalayas, the Valley of Flowers National Park is renowned for its meadows of alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. It is also one of India’s most popular and one of the oldest known treks. Visit it in between June and September.
Where The Beatles Prayed
Take a trip down memory lane at the Beatles Ashram, where members of the British rock band The Beatles stayed during their visit to India in 1968. A popular tourist spot in Rishikesh, the ashram, also known as Chaurasia Kutir, is located inside the Rajaji Tiger Reserve (RTR).
Land Of Gods
Called Devbhoomi (Land of the gods), Uttarakhand is home to one of the highest Lord Shiva temples in the world, the Char Dham (four revered sites), the Panch Kedar (five temples dedicated to Lord Shiva), the Panch Badri (five temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu) and the Panch Prayag (five confluences of the holy Ganges river).
Adventure Hub
From white water rafting to paragliding, from bungee jumping to trekking and from skiing to mountain biking - there is no dearth of adventure activities to be had and experienced in Uttarakhand. While Auli is known as the skiing paradise of India, Rishikesh hosts India's highest bungee platform!
Yoga Capital Of The World
The city of Rishikesh. located on the banks of the River Ganges, is popularly called the Yoga capital of the world. Every year around March, it hosts the International Yoga Festival, which is attended by yoga enthusiasts, practitioners and gurus from across the world in large numbers.
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Looking for some respite from summers? Head to Munsiyari. In local language it means the place with snow. So what are you waiting for? Munsiyari #mountainsarecalling
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पिथौरागढ़ जनपद में है प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य से सराबोर छिपला केदार। समुद्र तल से लगभग 4,200 मीटर की ऊंचाई पर स्थित इस मनोरम स्थल से आपको नंदा देवी, त्रिशूल, राजरम्भा, पंचाचूली आदि चोटियों का विहंगम दृश्य देखने को मिलेगा। मिलम, रालम, नामिक ग्लेशियर तथा बुग्याल यहां की सुंदरता में चार चांद लगाते हैं। नैसर्गिक सुंदरता का अवलोकन करने तथा ट्रैकिंग का भरपूर आनंद लेने, आप भी ‘देवभूमि’ उत्तराखंड अवश्य आएं।
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The thick wilderness and verdant forests of Uttarakhand also double as home to some exotic flora and fauna. This includes tigers, sloth bears, elephants, leopards, a variety of deer, snakes, and migratory birds, among others. But you don’t have to venture into the woods to spot these magnificent beauties. Head to one of the many National parks here—Jim Corbett National Park, India’s first and oldest national park, Gangotri National Park, Binsar, Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary, Naina Devi Bird Reserve etc—to hobnob with the wildlife!
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Hello there, stunner! We won’t blame you if you thought this view was from some exotic, European locale. This gorgeous vantage point, however, is in Tehri Garhwal, in Uttarakhand. Enveloped by imposing Himalayas, sparkling waters, velvet greenery, and clear skies, with floaty, cottony-soft clouds thrown in for good measure—it is a nature’s marvel no words can really describe!
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Nainital by night: Experience Nainital magically lit up after dark. A short nighttime stroll along the city’s famous Mall Road or a quick hike to one of the many vantage points scattered across the city will show you the other side of Nainital for sure.
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Popularly referred to as the ‘mini Switzerland’ of Uttarakhand, Chopta (at an approximate altitude of 2,608 m) is a slice of paradise tucked away in the Garhwal Himalayas. Plan your Autumn break in Uttarakhand. Do share a picture or video of your Fall/Autumn break in Uttarakhand, tag us and use the hashtag
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