Mountaineering in Uttarakhand
Famous for: Wonderful scenic spot with great waterfall
Kempty Falls is not a new and unheard place for those who are great fond of nature’s marvel. Exactly, Kempty falls give you a marvelous feeling of being in the laps of Mother Nature. Locat...
Famous for: An ancient temple renowned for exquisite architecture
Sun Temple is also known as Katarmal, the Sun Temple is one of the most ancient temples in the region. It is located 25 km from the town and is said to be 800 years old. Encircled by 44 small sh...
Famous for: The most famous pilgrimage destination for Hindus in Uttarakhand
The famous Badrinath Temple, located at a height of 3133 meters, is the most sacred pilgrimage destination for the Hindus in Uttaranchal. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is located at the b...
Famous for: A majestic snow clad peak in Badrinath
Neelkanth is also known as the ‘Garhwal Queen’, the Neelkanth Mountain is a snow clad peak which is in the shape of a pyramid. Standing majestically in the backdrop of sacred Badrina...
Famous for: An ancient temple of Gangotri dedicated to River Ganga
The holy town of Gangotri is known for its ancient temple of Gangotri. This historical temple is believed to be the place where River Ganga fell to the Earth after releasing from the locks of Lo...
Famous for: A mythological place where the Pandavas meditated for a short period.
PandavGufais located near Gangotri and can be reached after climbing a trek of 1.5 km from the town. The place is believed to be of mythological importance as it is said to be the site where the...
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: 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: Jyotirlinga, Shiva Temple
Kedarnath temple is one of the most significant Hindu shrines located in the Gharwal region of the Himalayas at an altitude of 3584 meters. The temple is believed to be constructed by Shankarach...
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...
Famous for: Wonderful scenic views from the telescope placed at this spot
LalTibba is one of the highest points in Mussoorie and is situated in Landour regions. To explore this hill, one has to take prior permission because of being the center of the Indian Military s...
Famous for: Various adventurous activities
Rishikesh is one of the popular and well favored adventure places in of India. The Ganga and the Rocky Mountains offer some outstanding scope for immense adventurous sports. The Ganges is v...
Famous for: An ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Durga
Jhula Devi Temple is an ancient temple that was built in the 8th century and is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Located at a distance of 7 km from the town, the temple is a great place of...
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: A high peak and a fantastic trekking route
Pinnath is a high peak in Kausani which is elevated at a height of 2750 meters above sea level. This fantastic spot can be reached by covering a trek route of 5 km from Kausani. The Pinnath Temp...
Famous for: A beautiful hill top attraction
About 5 km from Bhimtal is a hill known as Hidimba Parvat. It gets its name from demon Hidimba of Mahabharata. Hidimba Parvat also boasts of having another attraction in form of Vankhandi Ashram...
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 holy desitnation
Located at the confluence of River Mandakini and Alaknanda, Rudraprayag is a holy destination in the region of Garhwal which is named after Lord Shiva. Blessed with astounding natural beauty, th...
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: Temple of
Located at an altitude of 1982m,Gaurikundthe holy place is famous for an ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati. According to mythology, it is said that Parvati meditated at this placeto wi...
Famous for: Religious site with hot water spring
Shankaracharya Samadhi is one of the most sought after places in Kedarnath. It is located slightly behind the magnificent temple of Kedarnath. Sri Shankaracharya was a renowned Hindu philosopher...
Famous for: Two small beautiful towns blessed with scenic bounties
Upat and Kalika -These two small beautiful towns are located nearby Ranikhet. Upat is 5 km from the town and is known for offering fantastic views of the snow capped Himalayan peaks surrounding ...
Famous for: A huge rock places across river Saraswati
BheemPul is a huge rock that looks like a natural bridge across the Saraswati River. This is located opposite to the Vyas Gufa in Mana village and proffers an exhilarating view to experience ove...
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 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 wonderful trekking site abounding dense forests of deodar
The picturesque place of Nandanvan is an excellent trekking site for the adventure enthusiasts. Abounding with dense forests of deodars and thrilling gorges, a trek route to Nandanvan offers the...
Famous for: An ancient temple on a hill top dedicated to Goddess Brahmari
KotBrahmari Temple is also a popular temple which is situated on a hill top enclosing by a fort. The ancient tales relate this old temple to Adi Guru Shankaracharya and it is said that he spent ...
Famous for: A historical temple at the banks of River Gomati
Located at a distance of 5 km from Kausani, Bajinath Temple is an ancient temple located in the Bajinath Village. The village holds a historical significance as it was the capital of the Katyuri...
Famous for: An ancient Nag Temple
The hill of Karkotaka is quite well known for the Nag Temple and is visited by thousands of pilgrims who come here to worship the serpent god, Nag Karkotaka Maharaja on the event of Rishi Pancha...
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: Pilgrimage site, temples
Joshimath is the sacred place located in the region of Garhwal where Adi Guru Shankaracharya established a math or religious center which was named as Jyotirmath. It is also the halting place fo...
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...
Famous for: A beautiful waterfall
Chorbari which is also known as the Gandhi Sarovar is located at a distance of 1km from Kedarnath. There is a beautiful waterfall on the way. According to history it is believed that Yudhishthir...
Famous for: Picnic, Hills, Scenic Beauty
Nestled on the opposite of the horseshoe ridge in Almora, Simtola is a picturesque picnic spot in the region. Covered with lush canopies of pine and fir trees, the place offers spectacular views...