Tourists from all over the world come to see the picturesque valleys, Himalayas, lakes, and waterfalls of Uttarakhand. Be it Nainital or Mussoorie, these cities are full of tourists. It is said about the natural beauty of Uttarakhand that the beauty of Europe also fails in front of it. Uttarakhand is a beautiful state of India and its capital is Dehradun. Uttarakhand is also famous as Devbhoomi or the land of gods. Uttarakhand was carved out of the state of Uttar Pradesh, which was earlier also known as Uttaranchal. Uttarakhand is a place that not only boasts of the beauty of the Himalayas but also reflects the spirit of a cultural civilization and ethos. Tourists can also enjoy the beautiful experience of climbing the steep hill slopes here along with oak, birch, silver fir, and rhododendron in the state.

Kedarnath
Uttarakhand's tourist destination Kedarnath is popular for its ancient Shiva temple, pilgrimage site, Himalayan ranges, and mesmerizing landscapes. The Kedarnath Temple is surrounded by the Chorabari Glacier and the peaks of Kedarnath. Kedarnath has innumerable mountain ranges along with snow-capped peaks.

Badrinath
Badrinath, a tourist destination of Uttarakhand, is one of the four pilgrimage centers located on the Neelkanth mountain peak, between the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges. Badrinath Dham is a pilgrimage center dedicated to Lord Vishnu which hosts lakhs of pilgrims every year. Badrinath Dham has also been mentioned in various Vedas. Uttarakhand tourist place Badrinath is specially related to Lord Shiva because of its mention in Hindu mythology.

Yamunotri
Uttarakhand's tourist destination Yamunotri has become a special tourist destination for devotees as the origin of river Yamuna and it is one of the small Char Dham. Yomunotri Dham situated at an altitude of 3293 meters is situated in the lap of the Garhwal Himalayas. According to Hindu mythology, as the sister of Yama, Yamuna is revered as the god of death. It is also believed that by taking a bath in the Yamuna, death at the end of life can be painless.

Gangotri
Uttarakhand's scenic spot Gangotri is a pilgrimage center located in Uttarkashi. There is a long queue of tourists coming here. Mythological stories reveal that centuries ago, after the penance of King Bhagiratha, Goddess Ganga herself flowed in the form of a river to wash away the sins of his forefathers. But to reduce the velocity of water falling from a height, Lord Shiva absorbed that water in his hair. The place of origin of the river Ganga is also known as Bhagirathi.

Haridwar
Haridwar, one of the seven holiest cities in India, is a beautiful ancient city situated on the banks of the river Ganga in the Garhwal region of the state of Uttarakhand. Haridwar is a city endowed with ashrams, temples, and narrow streets. Lakhs of devotees come to take a dip in the holy river Ganga. The world-famous Kumbh Mela is organized at Haridwar once every twelve years. Tourists come from all over India to attend and enjoy the Kumbh Mela. Kumbh Mela is held in only three cities in India Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, and Ujjain.

Mussoorie
Mussoorie tourist places have managed to attract tourists from all over the world for their unique features and characteristics. Mussoorie tourist place, which is also known as the "Queen of the Hills", is situated in the middle of the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan mountain range. Mussoorie's height is above sea level It is about 7000 ft. One experiences a cool and pleasant climate throughout the year.

Flower Vally
Have you heard about the Valley of Flowers located in Uttarakhand? Every year lakhs of tourists come here and enjoy its beauty. It is a national park located in the Chamoli district of the Garhwal region. It has been declared a world heritage. The Valley of Flowers is spread over an area of 87.50 km. It was declared a national park by UNESCO in 1982. This valley surrounded by snowy mountains is very beautiful. Here you will get to see more than 500 species of flowers. This area is very famous for horticulturists and flower lovers.

Rishikesh
Rishikesh is one of the best tourist places in Uttarakhand. It is popular for its serene temples and thrilling adventure sports like river rafting, bungee jumping, zip-lining trekking giant swings, and rock climbing. Nestled against the beautiful Himalayas, Rishikesh houses the holy Ganges. Tourists come here for spiritual pilgrimage and wellness, as it is famous as the world capital of yoga and meditation. The twin bridges – Ram and Lakshman Jhula – are architectural achievements as these bridges are suspended 750 feet above the Ganges. The holy Ganga is worshiped at various ghats in Rishikesh. Ganga Aarti and Triveni Ghat at Parmarth Niketan is an experience to cherish. Hundreds of lit lamps are floated across the holy river to illuminate the area and the sound of bells and chants make it a blissful spiritual experience.

Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is an attractive national park located in the middle of the Himalayan foothills in the state of Uttarakhand. Jim Corbett National Park, one of the oldest national parks in India, was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park. The critically endangered species of the Royal Bengal Tiger has been made a habitat in Jim Corbett National Park. Situated on the banks of the Ramganga River in the foothills of the Himalayas, Jim Corbett National Park covers an area of more than 500 square meters with about 580 bird species, 50 species of trees, and about 50 species of animals, 25 reptile species.

Tapovan
Tapovan is at a distance of 6 kilometers from the Gangotri Glacier. The amazing views here win the hearts of the tourists. The Himalayan peaks spread far and wide are visible from Tapovan. Tapovan is also called Nandanvan. Camping is done here for mountaineering. There is Tapovan near Gomukh trekking where lakhs of foreign tourists throng for trekking every year. Nandanvan offers a spectacular view of peaks like Shivling, Bhagirathi, Kedar Dome, Thalai Sagar, and Sudarshan. Tourists do trekking and capping here at Satopant, Kharhakund, Kalindi Kal, Meru, and Kedardom. Apart from trekking, tourists also do mountain climbing and rock climbing. The pine and deodar trees full of greenery here attract tourists a lot.

Dehradun
Dehradun, situated in the middle of the Doon Valley in the state of Uttarakhand, is one of the must-visit places in India. Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand state, is a very popular hill station among tourists. Situated on a beautiful peak of the Garhwal Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand, Dehradun is situated at an altitude of 1400 feet above sea level. Dehradun's Sunset Point is a sight to behold. Dehradun is a place full of caves, waterfalls, and natural resources.

Nainital
The scenic hill station of Nainital is one of the best places to visit in Uttarakhand. Aptly called the Lake District of India, it is surrounded by several lakes. The hill station is surrounded by huge snow-capped peaks that are 7,000 feet above sea level. Naini or Nainital is a natural fresh lake in the center of Nainital. This eye-shaped lake is one of the most famous lakes in the Kumaon region. It is an ideal place for boating, picnics, and evening walks. Nainital Lake is a mesmerizing place surrounded by seven peaks. Take a boat ride to see the high mountains, especially the beautiful sunset over the mountains. Offer prayers at the Naina Devi Temple surrounded by the lofty mountains of the Himalayas. It is one of the most sacred and popular Shakti Peethas in India, dedicated to Goddess Naina. Nainital Govind Ballabh Pant High Altitude Zoo is the only zoo in Uttarakhand. At an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, it has various animals that live only at high altitudes such as the Siberian tiger, servo, goat antelope, and snow leopard. The zoo is situated on the top of Sher ka Danda Hill, at a distance of 1.8 km from the Nainital bus stand.

Auli
Auli is called the Mini Switzerland of India. This mini Switzerland of India is so beautiful that even foreigners do not get tired of seeing the scenes here. This mini Switzerland is located in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Seeing the valleys and mountains here, you will feel that you are visiting Switzerland. Every year there is no dearth of people coming to see this unique gift of nature, but it keeps on increasing. Tourists from all over the world are drawn here to enjoy skiing in the snow. Auli is not only visited in the winter season, but the crowd of tourists keeps coming here for twelve months to see its beauty. The view from sunrise to sunset on the mountains covered with a white sheet of snow is worth seeing here.

Devprayag
Devprayag is at an altitude of 830 meters above sea level. The distance from Rishikesh to Devprayag is only about 70 km. This beautiful place is situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda-Bhagirathi River. It is said that Devprayag is one of the Panch Prayags of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. It is believed that when King Bhagirath persuaded Ganga to descend on earth, 33 crore deities also descended from heaven to Devprayag along with Ganga. This is the place where Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet. A large number of devotees come to Devprayag. This is a very picturesque place where the beauty and calm atmosphere gives peace to the hearts of devotees and tourists.

Mukteshwar
Every year in winter, tourists come to Mukteshwar Dham, located at a distance of about 46 kilometers from Nainital, to see the beautiful litigants here. Every year in December, there is the first snowfall here, after which the happiness of the people who visit there is doubled. After this snowfall, the expectation of the traders there increases more than before. People come there in large numbers to enjoy the snowfall, which benefits their hotel and food business.

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