Places to visit in Uttarakhand

Bordered by Nepal and Tibet, and shadowed by towering Himalayan peaks, Uttarakhand is full of unspoiled natural beauty. It is divided into two regions: Garhwal in the north and Kumaon in the south. Ancient holy sites, mountains, forests and valleys, and a plethora of trekking options are some of the attractions that make traveling to Uttarakhand worthwhile. Take a look at these tourist spots in Uttarakhand for inspiration. Uttarakhand is also a great place to get off the beaten track. If you are looking for fresh air and tranquility, you will love some of these Himalayan Boutique Getaways.

Almora

Almora, now the capital of the Kumaon region, established itself as the summer capital of the Chand Kings in 1560. It attracts its share of foreigners heading to the nearby temple of Kasar Devi, where Swami Vivekananda meditated. There are a few quiet places to stay in the area, such as Kasar Rainbow Resort and Mohan's Binsar Retreat, as well as inexpensive guest houses with private cabanas just outside the town of Almora. Read also traveltargets for the complete article.

Valley of Flowers National Park

The remarkable landscape of the Valley of Flowers National Park in the Gharwal region comes alive with the monsoon rain. This high altitude Himalayan valley has around 300 different varieties of alpine flowers, appearing as a bright-colored carpet against a snowy mountain backdrop. It is a popular trekking destination, open from the beginning of June to the end of October.

Char Dham

Located high in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, the Char Dham (four temples) marks the spiritual source of four sacred rivers: the Yamuna (in Yamunotri), the Ganges (in Gangotri), the Mandakini (in Kedarnath), and the Alaknanda (in Badrinath). Hindus consider a pilgrimage to Char Dham to be very auspicious. Not only is it believed to erase all sins, but it will also ensure deliverance from the cycle of birth and death.

Auli

Uttarakhand even has a ski destination! Auli is located on the road to Badrinath and has a 3-kilometer long slope, gondola, chair lift, and Poma ski lift. For skiing, the conditions are better from the last week of January to the first week of March. However, it depends on a good snowfall, which is variable. If you like trekking, the beginning of the Kuari Pass trail is in Auli. This hike, which passes through the Nanda Devi National Park, is one of the best and most accessible in the state. Thrillophilia offers six-day guided tours from Haridwar. There are many other hiking trails around as well. Accommodation options in Auli are slim, but Devi Darshan Lodge is recommended if you don't stay at the popular Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Hotel (which offers ski programs). Alternatively, The Himalayan Abode Homestay near Joshimath is excellent, and the host is a champion and ski and snowboard coach. Another good option is the Himalayan Eco Lodge.