UTTARAKHAND

  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

    (422)
    Quiet, woodsy nature park with trails
    Walking trails wind through oak & pine forests in this peaceful, mountainous park.
  4. Rajaji National Park

    (7,992)
    Wildlife reserve with visitor cottages
    Wildlife sanctuary with protected elephants & tigers, jungle safaris & eco-tourism cottages.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. Kedarnath Temple

    (2,204)
    8th-century mountain pilgrimage site
    8th-century Shiva temple and Hindu pilgrimage site with Pali inscriptions and mythological scenes.
  11. Badrinath Temple

    (1,195)
    Storied Hindu temple devoted to Vishnu
    Views attract visitors to this celebrated, high-altitude Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. Ram Jhula

    (6,705)
    Iconic suspension bridge with views
    This long, famous pedestrian suspension bridge crossing the Ganges River offers scenic views.
  15. 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
  16. Parmarth Niketan

    (1,035)
    Spiritual center with yoga & meditation
    Spacious Himalayan ashram with lush gardens, offering courses in yoga, meditation & Ayurveda.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Snow View

    (1,339)
    Himalayas viewpoint with a ropeway
    Mountaintop scenic spot featuring a ropeway to panoramic vistas of snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
  20. 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.
  21. Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar

    (617)
    Hilltop temple with sweeping views
    Historic Hindu temple accessible by cable car offering picturesque mountaintop views.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Tiffin Top

    (248)
    Panoramic views & horse trekking
    Scenic mountaintop locale & picnic spot offering horseback rides & views over the Nainital area.
  25. Naini Peak

    (138)
    Mountaintop spot with dramatic views
    Known as the highest peak in Nainital, this destination offers views the Himalayas & town below.
  26. 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
  27. Kuari Pass Trek

    (28)
    Mountain
    Kuari Pass Trek is a Himalayan high mountain pass located in Chamoli District , Uttarakhand, India.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. Maya Devi Temple, Haridwar

    (152)
    Ancient shrine from the 11th century
    Sacred Hindu sanctuary featuring colorful statues, dedicated to the Goddess Maya.
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. Cave Garden

    (1,606)
    Park with caves & a mechanical bull
    Garden park with shade trees, multiple caves for exploring & a mechanical bull ride.
  45. 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
  46. Gita Bhawan

    (148)
    Peaceful ashram with a temple & shops
    Riverfront ashram offering a temple, devotee housing, retail shops & a large banyan tree.
  47. 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
  48. Tehri Dam

    (398)
    Massive dam with dramatic views
    This huge, high dam offers sweeping, scenic views, plus a reservoir for water sports.
  49. 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
  50. Kempty Falls

    (8,437)
    Scenic locale with waterfalls & pools
    Tourist destination featuring cascading waterfalls, pools & boating with vantage points & cafes.

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