Lakes in Uttarakhand
Famous for: An artificial lake surrounded by natural vistas
Bhalu Dam islocated at a distance of just 3 km from the Chaubatia Orchard, the Bhalu Dam is a magnificent lake made artificially. This lake was constructed by the British Government in 1903 and ...
Famous for: An old Shiva Temple and a magnificent lake
Bhimtal is an ancient place named after Bhima of Mahabharata. Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple is an old Shiv Temple located in the bank of Bhimtal Lake and is believed to have been built when Bhima v...
Famous for: A cluster of fresh water lakes
Located at a distance of 3km from Bhimtal in Uttarakhand, Sattal is an exceptional tourist spot with a cluster of freshwater lakes. Set at an altitude of 4000 feet, at the foothills of the Himal...
Famous for: Mesmerising view of the rising sun
The name Naini is named after the city name Nainital. Naini Lake is one of the most prominent lakes among all other lakes here and is a backbone of this majestic city. Surrounded by green hills,...
Famous for: An enchanting hill town
The enchanting hill town of Chamoli lies in the arms of the mighty Himalayas is a popular tourist destination in Garhwal. Endowed with abundant natural bounties in the form of deep gorgeous vall...
Famous for: Beautiful hill town and serene tourist destination
Nestled amidst the splendid hill ranges of the Himalayas, Dehradun is one of the oldest cities of the country. Dotted with endless natural vistas and salubrious climate and serenity, Dehradun ha...
Famous for: A sacred land of sages
Also known as the land of sages, Rishikesh is a spiritual land located 24 km from Haridwar. Situated at the confluence of the Ganga and Chandrabhaga Rivers, it is the beginning point for the jou...
Famous for: Lord Shiva Temple
Guptkashi, renowned for the Ardhanareeshwar and Viswanath temple is a must visit place for the devotees in Kedarnath. It is said that Lord Shiva hid at this place for sometime. The Viswanath tem...
Trishul Peak is one of the favorite spot of tourists who come to Auli especially for skiing. It is situated at a considerable height of 23,490 ft above the sea level. Besides skiing, the other f...
Famous for: Temples, rivers, parks
Kosi River is a beautiful point of attraction for the visitors in the park. It forms the eastern boundary of Corbett National Park and is used by animals for drinking water. The river is also a ...
Famous for: Scenic views accompanied with lots of pleasure and enjoyment
Bhatta fall is also one of the prime attractions in Mussoorie and is very easy to reach this awesome place just nestled at the distance of 7 kms away from the region. It is well-located in the B...
Famous for: A beautiful man made lake
Rani Jheel is a magnificent lake which is built as an identity of the town of Ranikhet. This is a beautiful man-made lake built across two natural bridges of the town. It is a small yet beautifu...
Famous for: A mythological site
Sheshnetra is a famous holy site at a distance of 1.5 from Badrinath. There is a large stone marked with an eye of a legendary snake giving the place the name of Sheshnetra. The mythological leg...
Famous for: A holy ghat near Badrinath Temple
Located at the banks of River Alaknanda, the Brahma Kapal is a holy ghat near the Badrinath Temple. It is a flat platform where prayers and rituals are performed by the devotees to pay homage an...
Famous for: A beautiful small pond amidst natural splendors
The Surya Kund lies near the Gangotri Temple and is a spectacular picnic spot endowed with scenic beauty and charm. It is known for its wonderful Surya Waterfall and the sparkling milky water ca...
Famous for: The origin point of River Ganga
Gaumukh is located at a distance of 18 km from Gangotri, there is a famous site named as Gaumukh, literally means ‘cow’s mouth’. This glacier lies at an altitude of 4200 meters...
Famous for: A captivating glacier along the Gangotri track
Located at a height of 4238 meters, the Gangotri Glacier can be accessed by walking along the Gangotri track. It begins from Chaukhamba and merges into Gaumukh. The water here is absolutely pure...
Famous for: Huge Dam surrounded with scenic locales and enchanting flowers
Victoria dam is located at one end of Bhimtal Lake and is blessed with terraced flower gardens that are placed on either side of the dam. There is also the 17th century Bhimeshwar Temple devoted...
Famous for: Mesmerising lake with aquatic wealth
Bhimtal Lake is home to a large variety of aquatic species. There is an island in the centre of the lake that used to have a restaurant, which fascinated a lot of tourists until its beauty was r...
Famous for: Beautiful ambience, bird watching
Pine Rivera is one of the most striking attractions in Bhimtal that grab the attention of the tourists. Pine Rivera is located close to a small hill and a flowing river. The tourists visit the p...
Famous for: Pilgrimage destination
Nestled across the eternity and beauty of the Himalayas, Uttarkashi forms an important part of Garhwal region. Located at the holy banks of River Bahagirathi, it is an important pilgrimage desti...
Famous for: Ethereal natural beauty and serenity
Elevated at an altitude of 1814 meters, Pauri in Garhwal is nestled in the northern slopes of the Kandoliya Hills. The beautiful town of Pauri offers spectacular views of the snow clad Himalayan...
Famous for: A beautiful and charming hill resort
The district of Tehri in Garhwal stretches across the Himalayan peaks of Jonli, Thalaiya Sagar and Gangotri to the foothills near Rishikesh. Situated at the confluence of River Bhagirathi and Bh...
Famous for: Snow clad peaks, lakes, glaciers
Vasuki Tal located at an altitude of around 4135 m above the sea level is one of the prettiest sight in Kedarnath. Surrounded by the majestic snow clad Himalayas, it is one of the most sought af...
Famous for: Temple of Muni Agastasya
Agastyamuni, elevated at a height of 1000m is located at a distance of 20km from Rudraprayag. It is one of the favorite destinations for the tourists in the state of Uttarakhand because of its r...
Famous for: Rivers, scenic beauty
Most of the Hindu pilgrims are aware of Nandprayag, situated at the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state of India. It carries religious significance because this small town is supposed to be th...
Famous for: Temples, Rivers, Scenic Beauty
Elevated at a height of 1870 meters above sea level, Jageshwar is a popular Hindu religious site near Almora. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered to have the legacy of one of...
Famous for: Boating, picnicking and stunning picturesques
Not an attraction of former times, Mussoorie Lake is the recently developed tourist attraction by the City Board authority. This awesome lake is located at few kms before Mussoorie at the Mussoo...
Famous for: Boating, picnicking and stunning picturesques
Lake Mist is also one of the main attractions which are recently developed in Mussoorie. This gorgeous lake is situated only 5 kms before the Kempty falls and at a distance of 10 kms from Mussoo...
Famous for: A hot water bathing kund
NaradaKund is a religious spot located near the Tapt Kund in Badrinath. It is the holy site where Adi Shankaracharya recovered the idol of Lord Vishnu. The water in the kund is very hot and henc...
Famous for: A beautiful triangular lake
Satopanth is a beautiful triangular lake with having three corners extending up to 1 km within its circumference. Located about 25 km from Badrinath, the lake is perched high at an altitude of 4...
Famous for: A magnificent clear water lake nestled amidst dense forests
Nestled amidst dense forests, the Dodi Tal is a magnificent clear water lake located at an altitude of 3307 meters. It is also a famous trekking site that offers you amazing landscapes and sceni...
Famous for: A chill water lake and an excellent trekking site
The Kedar Tal is also a spectacular trekking place at an altitude of 4425 meters. This crystal clear chill water lake presents a wonderful creation of God and is ideal for a long trek amidst nat...
Famous for: A sacred place and lake
A sacred place held in deep reverence by the locals, Nal Damyanti Tal is situated a few kilometers away from Bhimtal. It is a small natural lake named after the famous mythological characters, K...
Famous for: A calm hill resort
A quaint and calm hill resort of Harsil is situated amidst the breathtaking pristine beauty of soaring peaks at an elevation of 5000 meters. It is a picture perfect hill destination nestled in t...
Famous for: Gurudwara, scenic locales
Lying at a height of 4329 m at the banks of Lokpal Lake, Hemkund Sahib is an important pilgrimage for Sikhs as well as Hindus. Enveloped by seven snow clad peaks and glaciers, the place is bound...
Famous for: Natural beauty, gushing valleys
Situated at an altitude of 1829m, Sonprayag is a lovely tourist destination blessed with captivating appeal and unmatched natural beauty. It is situated at the meeting point of the two rivers Ma...
Famous for: Lush green meadows, high mountains
Chopta is a remote locale on the high ranges of the Himalayas blessed with majestic lofty mountains and lush green meadows. It is situated at a height of 2900 m and provides such a mesmerizing s...