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Best Uttarakhand Holiday Destinations

Also known as ‘Devbhumi’- Land of the Gods, Uttarakhand offers the mystic beauty of the mighty

Himalayas, the Babhar and the Terai. Therefore you can find the best holiday destinations in

Uttarakhand. It shares borders with Nepal, Tibet, Himachal Pradesh which is why Uttarakhand has a

rich diverse culture. Here is a list of best places to visit in Uttarakhand.

Nainital

Lying in the Kumaon region, it is set around Nainital lake. Nainital is bounded by Nanda Devi,

Uttarakhand’s highest peak and a great snowy range adds to its beauty. It is also surrounded by

numerous lakes like Bhim Tal, Saat Tal, Garud tal, Khurpa tal etc. It is also the judicial capital of

Uttarakhand.


Mussoorie

Known as the ‘Queen of Hills’, Mussoorie is 35 km from the state capital Dehradun and is a popular

destination for tourists from Delhi as well. Situated in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range,

it offers glittering views of the Doon valley. The town of Landour, 6 km from Mussoorie is the ideal

place to watch the winter line during sunset.

Rishikesh

Known as the ‘Yoga Capital of the world’ and ‘Gateway to Garhwal Himalayas’, it is popular among

tourists from all over the world as it is also a hub for meditational activities. The sacred river Ganges

flows through Rishikesh. White water rafting during the months of March to September makes it a

hot destination.


Auli

Lying in the Chamoli district in the Himalayan mountains, Auli is popular for being a ski destination

and winter sports competitions. Surrounded by coniferous and oak forests it offers a panoramic view

of the Himalayas. It has a 4km cable car, chair & ski lift and a maintained trek route.

Dhanaulti

A hill station 24 km from Mussoorie, Dhanaulti is known for its quiet environs amidst the forests of

Deodar, Oak and Rhododendron. Its major attraction is the Eco Park which houses a protected patch

of deodar trees and where one can also plant a sapling in memory of their beloved ones. Adventure

sports facility like flying fox and walking over the Burma bridge is also available.


Jim Corbett National Park

Being the oldest national park in India, it is named after Jim Corbett who established the park.

Located in the Nainital district it is a home to endangered Bengal tigers and has a rich diversity of

flora and fauna. Tourism activities are allowed only in selected areas of the Reserve. One can go for

Jeep safari, Walk Safari, numerous treks, temples, Kalagarh Dam, Corbett falls and various other

attractions.

Lansdowne

Lying in the Pauri Garhwal district, Lansdowne is a cantonment town and is one of the quietest hill

stations of Uttarakhand. It gained popularity after the Britishers came to India and the buildings and

church date back to pre-independence period. It is a perfect place to meditate and rejuvenate.


Valley of Flowers

Valley of Flowers is a national park in the west Himalayas. It lies in the transition zone between the

Zanskar range and Great Himalaya. It is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers, variety of

flora and for being home to some endangered species. Valley of flowers has many different colourful

flowers. It can be reached via Joshimath to the nearest town Ghangharia.

Ranikhet

It is a hill station in the Almora district and is maintained by the Indian Army. It offers sights of

western peaks of the Himalayas. Ranikhet means Queen’s meadow in Hindi. The climate is very

pleasant and the village gets snowfall in the months of December and January. It is rich in flora and

fauna.


Chakrata

It is a cantonment town in the Dehradun district. Situated between the Tons and Yamuna rivers,

Chakrata has the highest direct waterfall ‘Tiger fall’ in the country. The route to Chakrata passes

through beautiful mountainous road. It has an abundance of conifers and oak trees.

Kanatal

It is a small village in the Tehri district. Situated at 78 km from Dehradun and 38km from Mussoorie,

Kanatal is best known for its camp sites and meditation facilities. In winters, it offers a mesmerising

sight of the snow carpeted grounds and trees. The weather throughout the year is quite pleasant.


Kausani

It is a hill station in Bageshwar district and lies in the Kumaon division. Its landscape is similar to

Switzerland and offers a spectacular view of the Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi and

Panchchuli. It serves as a base for many beautiful treks and glaciers.

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