UTTARAKHAND

Yamunotri

(248)

Shrine, glacier, river, and hot spring

Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna in Hinduism. It is situated at an altitude of 3,293 metres in the Garhwal Himalayas and located approximately 30
Valley of Flowers National Park

(647)

Wildlife-rich park with colourful blooms

Hiking trails cross this lush Himalayan valley, known for its bright alpine flora and rare animals.
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

(422)

Quiet, woodsy nature park with trails

Walking trails wind through oak & pine forests in this peaceful, mountainous park.
Rajaji National Park

(7,992)

Wildlife reserve with visitor cottages

Wildlife sanctuary with protected elephants & tigers, jungle safaris & eco-tourism cottages.
Nainital Lake

(808)

Lake

Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body, situated amidst the township of Nainital in Uttarakhand State of India, tectonic in origin, is kidney shaped or crescent shaped and has an outfall at
Har Ki Pauri

(4,164)

River

Jai Ganga Maa Har Ki Pauri is a famous ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. This revered place is the major landmark of the holy city of Haridwar. Literally
Nanda Devi

(159)

Mountain, glacier, climbing, and camping

Nanda Devi is the second highest mountain in India, and the highest located entirely within the country. It is the 23rd-highest peak in the world. It was considered the highest mountain in the
Tungnath

(565)

Mountaintop Hindu temple for trekkers

Rock Hindu temple to Lord Shiva 12,000 feet up a mountain, a challenging 2.5 to 3 mile trek.
Roopkund

(94)

Lake, glacier, and adventure

Roopkund is a high altitude glacial lake in the Uttarakhand state of India. It lies in the lap of Trishul massif and is famous for the hundreds of human skeletons found at the edge of the lake
Kedarnath Temple

(2,204)

8th-century mountain pilgrimage site

8th-century Shiva temple and Hindu pilgrimage site with Pali inscriptions and mythological scenes.
Badrinath Temple

(1,195)

Storied Hindu temple devoted to Vishnu

Views attract visitors to this celebrated, high-altitude Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Gangotri Glacier

(108)

Glacier and mountain

Gangotri Glacier is located in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India in a region bordering Tibet. This glacier, one of the primary sources of the Ganges, is one of the largest in the Himalayas
Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar

(1,544)

Ancient Hindu temple on a hilltop

Perched on a hilltop, this ancient Hindu temple honors Mansa Devi, the folk goddess of snakes.
Ram Jhula

(6,705)

Iconic suspension bridge with views

This long, famous pedestrian suspension bridge crossing the Ganges River offers scenic views.
Chandrashila

(204)

Mountain and camping

Chandrashila is summit of the Tungnath. It literally means "Moon Rock". It is located at a height of about 4,000 metres above sea level. This peak provides views of the Himalayas, including Nandadevi
Parmarth Niketan

(1,035)

Spiritual center with yoga & meditation

Spacious Himalayan ashram with lush gardens, offering courses in yoga, meditation & Ayurveda.
Chota Char Dham

The Chota Char Dham, is an important Hindu pilgrimage circuit on the under upgradation Chardham Road Highway and under construction Chota Char Dham Railway in the Indian Himalayas. Located in
Deoria Tal

(147)

Birdwatching, mountain, camping, and lake

Deoria Tal is a lake about 3 km from the villages of Mastura and Sari on the Ukhimath-Chopta road in Uttarakhand. At an altitude of 2,438 meters, it has heavily wooded, lush green surroundings
Snow View

(1,339)

Himalayas viewpoint with a ropeway

Mountaintop scenic spot featuring a ropeway to panoramic vistas of snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

(1,227)

Popular Hindu temple in scenic surrounds

Mountainside temple & mythological site where the Hindu deity Shiva consumed poison from the sea.
Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar

(617)

Hilltop temple with sweeping views

Historic Hindu temple accessible by cable car offering picturesque mountaintop views.
Trisul

(52)

Mountain, climbing, and mountaineering

Trisul is a group of three Himalayan mountain peaks of western Kumaun, with the highest reaching 7120m. The three peaks resemble a trident - in Hindi/Sanskrit, Trishula, trident, is the weapon
Sattal

(86)

Birdwatching, lake, camping, and adventure

Sattal or Sat Tal is an interconnected group of seven freshwater lakes situated in the Lower Himalayan Range near Bhimtal, a town of the Nainital district in Uttarakhand, India. During the British
Tiffin Top

(248)

Panoramic views & horse trekking

Scenic mountaintop locale & picnic spot offering horseback rides & views over the Nainital area.
Naini Peak

(138)

Mountaintop spot with dramatic views

Known as the highest peak in Nainital, this destination offers views the Himalayas & town below.
Nag Tibba

(99)

Mountain and camping

Nag Tibba, 3,022 metres, is the highest peak in the lesser himalayan region of Uttarakhand state, and lends its name to the 'Nag Tibba Range', itself the next-northerly of the five folds of the
Kuari Pass Trek

(28)

Mountain

Kuari Pass Trek is a Himalayan high mountain pass located in Chamoli District , Uttarakhand, India.
Bhimtal Lake

(124)

Lake

Bhimtal Lake is a lake in the town of Bhimtal, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, with a masonry dam built in 1883 creating the storage facility. It is the largest lake in Kumaon region, known
Pindari Glacier

(24)

Glacier

The Pindari Glacier is a glacier found in the upper reaches of the Kumaon Himalayas, to the southeast of Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot. The glacier flows to the south for a short distance of about 3
Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo, Nainital

(1,556)

Hillside zoo with a conservation program

Carved on a steep hillside, this zoo is home to a small assortment of mammals & Himalayan birds.
Kankhal

Kankhal is a small colony in Haridwar in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand state in India. Mentioned in the Vayu Purana and the Mahabharata as Kanakhala, Kankhal is one of 'Panch Tirth' within
Dodital

(23)

Lake and adventure

Dodital is a freshwater lake in uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India, situated at a height of 3,024 metres. Assi ganga rises from dodital and joins bhagirathi. The confluence is at Gangori
Tapkeshwar Temple

(860)

Well-known Hindu temple in a cave

Water drips from the cave walls of this famous, tranquil Hindu temple honoring Lord Shiva.
Rudranath

(62)

Temple

Rudranath is a Hindu temple dedicated to god Shiva, located in the Garhwal Himalayan mountains in Uttarakhand, India. Located at 3,600 metres above sea level, this natural rock temple is situated
Maya Devi Temple, Haridwar

(152)

Ancient shrine from the 11th century

Sacred Hindu sanctuary featuring colorful statues, dedicated to the Goddess Maya.
Surkanda Devi

(435)

Hilltop Hindu temple known for its views

Hindu temple on top of a high, steep hill with views of the Himalayas & a popular annual festival.
Kalpeshwar

(29)

Shrine and temple

Kalpeshwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at an elevation of 2,200 m in the picturesque Urgam valley in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state in India. The temple’s ancient
Kamet

(59)

Mountain, climbing, glacier, and nature

Kamet is the second highest mountain in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, after Nanda Devi. It lies in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. Its appearance resembles a giant pyramid topped by
Nilkantha

(66)

Mountain, climbing, and glacier

Nilkantha is a major peak of the Garhwal division of the Himalayas, in the Uttarakhand region of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Although substantially lower than the highest peaks of the region
Garjiya Devi Temple

(498)

Hilltop Hindu temple in a river setting

Reached by pedestrian river footbridge, this temple sits on a hilltop in scenic forested surrounds.
Satopanth Glacier

(10)

Mountain, climbing, glacier, and lake

The Satopanth Glacier is situated in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The term ‘Satopanth’ is perhaps derived from two words – ‘Sat-o’ meaning of truth, and ‘Panth’ meaning path or way. So its
Madhyamaheshwar

(93)

Shrine and temple

Madhyamaheshwar or Madmaheshwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to god Shiva, located in the Mansoona village of Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Situated at an elevation of 3,497 m, it is
Bandarpunch

(6)

Glacier, mountain, and climbing

Bandarpunch is a mountain massif of the Garhwal division of the Himalayas, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Widely known as Bandarpoonch, which literally means "Tail of the monkey". This is
Cave Garden

(1,606)

Park with caves & a mechanical bull

Garden park with shade trees, multiple caves for exploring & a mechanical bull ride.
Kedartal

(12)

Lake

Kedartal is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of 4,750 metres in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas in India. The lake is fed by the snowfall over Thalay Sagar, Meru, Bhrigupanth and other
Gita Bhawan

(148)

Peaceful ashram with a temple & shops

Riverfront ashram offering a temple, devotee housing, retail shops & a large banyan tree.
Milam Glacier

(9)

Glacier

Milam Glacier is a major glacier of the Kumaon Himalaya. It is located in the tehsil of Munsiyari, part of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India, about 15 kilometres northeast of Nanda
Tehri Dam

(398)

Massive dam with dramatic views

This huge, high dam offers sweeping, scenic views, plus a reservoir for water sports.
Kedarnath

(130)

Mountain and climbing

Kedarnath and Kedarnath Dome are two mountains in the Gangotri Group of peaks in the western Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand state, India. Kedarnath lies on the main ridge that lies south of
Kempty Falls

(8,437)

Scenic locale with waterfalls & pools

Tourist destination featuring cascading waterfalls, pools & boating with vantage points & cafes.