Top Nine Places to visit in Uttarakhand
You must be planning to visit Uttrakhand in the near future. Here is a list of some of the top 9 places to visit in Uttarakhand. Read this blog to know more
Uttarakhand is a divine land well known as Dev Bhoomi, as most of the deities came to this land to spend some of the most beautiful times of their time. No wonder they had selected this place—the snow-covered mountains, deep valleys, dense forest, singing of the river, and divine culture. Not only is Uttarakhand of cultural importance, but it is also one of the favourite destinations for adventure lovers. Today we are going to discuss some of the most amazing places to visit in Uttarakhand.
One of the most prominent temples in Uttarakhand is Kedarnath Temple. It is part of the 12 jyotirlingas of India, panch kedar, do dham yatra, and char dham yatra. It is in fact one of the best places to visit in Uttarakhand. Every year, millions of devotees take the Kedarnath yatra in search of the blessing of the deity, and that too in just six months, as this temple gets closed for six months during November due to the heavy snowfall in this region. In addition to the pilgrimage, Kedarnath Temple is also gaining popularity as a tourist destination. This temple is very beautiful and is surrounded by snowcapped mountains on three sides and a deep valley in front of the temple. The Mandakini River flowing along the temple makes it even more beautiful and worth visiting. In addition to Kedarnath temple, you can also visit some other places nearby, like Bhairavnath temple, Retas Kund, and Adi shankaracharya samadhi
You must be excited to know that Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati got married in Uttarakhand. Yes, you heard right, and the most exciting thing is that this location is also very close to Kedarnath Temple and is the only living witness of the deities. It is known as the Triyuginarayan temple, as it has been standing for three yugas. This mairrage place of lord shiva and maa Parvati is also known as the Akhand Dhuni temple due to the perpetual fire in the compound of the temple, which is believed to have been alive since the marriage of Lord Shiva. Located at an altitude of 6500 feet above sea level, the Triyuginarayan temple is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. In addition to being a pilgrimage spot, this temple is also known for its natural beauty. This temple is gaining popularity as a wedding destination, and celebrities are getting married here. You can make a casual visit to this place, get married at this place at no cost, or even get it customized as per your requirements.
Famous as the Yog Nagri and adventure hub of India, Rishikesh is another most famous location in Uttarakhand. This is one of the oldest cities and is known for saints meditating around in the search for knowledge. Some of the most famous places to visit in Rishikesh are Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, and Trayambakeshwar Temple. In addition to the pilgrimage, you can also enjoy some adventure activities. Some of the most prominent adventure activities here are bungee jumping, river rafting, camping, trekking, etc.
Well known as the Switzerland of India, Chopta is one of the most famous holiday destinations. During the winter season, this region gets completely covered by snow, making it nothing less than heaven. In addition to Chopta, you can also visit Tungnath Temple, which is located at a distance of 4 km from Chopta. But there is no road connectivity to this temple, and trekking is the only way to get here. Tungnath is a part of Panch Kedar with the forelegs of Lord Shiva in the form of a bull that appeared in this place and is being worshipped as a Shiv linga. This temple is also credited as one of the highest Shiva temples on earth. 1km ahead of Tungnath temple is a Chandrashila, or moon rock. As per the holy scriptures, it is said that Lord Rama meditated here to please Lord Shiva and relieve him from the sin of Brahma Hatya (killing Ravana). In addition to its spiritual importance, this place is also famous for trekking and other recreational activities like bird watching, camping, etc.
One of the lake cities nestled in the Himalayan ranges, Nainital is one of the most beautiful and a favourite destination for couples and adventure seekers. This beautiful city is also known as "Lake City" and is surrounded by Sapt springs (seven natural fountains) that feed these lakes. Boating, camping, trekking, paragliding, and zip-lining are some of the activities that are very famous in this area. Nowadays, Nainital offers everything a holiday destination should have. Mall Road, luxury resorts, delicious street foods, and fancy restaurants—everything can be found in this region.
Another famous place to visit in Uttarakhand is Jim Corbett National Park. This is the largest tiger reserve in India. It is also honoured as the first place where Project Tiger was first launched. This beautiful tiger reserve is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand and is spread over more than 520 square kilometres. As per a recent report, this national park is home to more than 266 tigers in the state. In addition to tigers, it houses 50 species of other mammals, 580 bird species, and more than 25 reptiles. It has around 6 zones that offer wildlife safaris, elephant rides, resort booking, bird watching, etc. It's always exciting to see animals in their natural habitat.
Nestled in the Himalayan ranges at an altitude of 2800 meters above sea level and surrounded by oak and coniferous trees, Auli is the Skii capital of India. It is well known for skiing and other winter sports and also hosts many snow adventure events. In addition to winter sports, this place is also known for the wonderful view of some of the highest peaks, like Nanda Devi and Trishul peaks, which can be seen from this place. It also serves as the gateway for Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park. It's growing as one of the most popular tourist destinations, and every year lakhs of tourists visit this place to enjoy their time. If you are an adventure enthusiast and wish to experience winter sports, then the best time to visit this place is from January to March, but for normal tourists, the best time to visit this place is from October to December, as the weather remains pleasant during this time.
You must have seen many rivers and valleys, but have you ever seen a river of flowers? Yes, you heard right. There is a place in Uttarakhand where you will feel like a river is full of flowers. It is named the Valley of Flowers and has more than 520 species of unique flowers found only in this region. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. These days, it is being promoted as a trekking destination. In addition to the Valley of Flowers, you can also visit Hemkund Sahib, which is located at a distance of 6 km from the Valley of Flowers. It is considered to be one of the highest gurdwaras and the seat of the 10th guru, Guru Govind Singh of Sikhs. This region is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is about 303 km away from the state capital, Dehradun. The best time to visit this place is from June to August, as the flowers are in their best form at this time. The rest of the year, the Valley of Flowers remains inaccessible due to heavy snowfall in this region.
You must have visited oceans and mountains. But have you ever seen the origin of any river? It's an amazing experience to visit the origin point of any river. That excitement gets multiplied if it's the origin of the holy river Ganga. Yes, you can visit the origin of the Ganga, i.e., Gaumukh (mouth of the cow). It is the second-largest galaxie in India after Siachen and is spread over an area of 120 square kilometres. It is located at an altitude of 13200 feet above sea level in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The last motorable road to Gaumukh is Gangotri. From there, you have to trek for 24 km to reach Gaumukh. The trekking route is extremely exciting and beautiful, with barren, snow-capped mountains, dense forests, fast-flowing rivers, and beautiful sunrises. It's a favourite destination for adventure lovers, pilgrims, saints, and sages.
Last but not least, the most amazing and world-famous place to visit is Badrinath Temple, which is also known as the Temple of Satyuga. It is the only temple that is common, both for the main char dham yatra, which consists of Rameshwaram, Dwarka, Puri, and Badrinath, and the Chota char dham yatra, which consists of visits to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath temples. It is also a part of the Do Dham Yatra, which consists of visits to the Kedarnath and Badrinath temples. There is one famous saying about Badrinath temple: "जो जाए बद्री वो ना आए ऊदरी" which means that those who visit Badrinath temple get relieved from rebirth. Badrinath Temple is also considered the gateway to heaven. As per the holy scriptures, it is said that this is the temple where Pandavas visited last before going to heaven. Badrinath temple's architecture is similar to that of Buddhist monasteries, and as per the legend, it is said that during the regime of Ashoka, this region had turned into a Buddhist majority place, and they had turned Badrinath temples into monasteries. But during the 8th century, Adi Shankaracharya visited this place, and with the help of the local king, he re-established this temple as a Hindu shrine.
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