From sacred shrines and ancient temples to snow-capped peaks, dense forests, and roaring rivers — Uttarakhand holds more than most travellers realise. This is your complete guide to every place worth visiting in the Land of the Gods.
Uttarakhand — officially the Land of the Gods (Dev Bhoomi) — sits in the northern Himalayas and covers a landscape that shifts from the hot plains of Haridwar at 249 metres to the frozen ridges of Kedarnath at 3,583 metres and Badrinath at 3,133 metres. In between, you find some of India's most visited temples, most remote treks, most celebrated hill stations, and most stunning wildlife sanctuaries.
The state is divided into two main divisions — Garhwal in the west and Kumaon in the east. Garhwal holds the Char Dham — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath — along with the Valley of Flowers, Auli ski slopes, and the ancient Panch Kedar circuit. Kumaon holds Nainital, Corbett National Park, Munsiyari, and the Pindari Glacier.
Whether you are coming on a pilgrimage, a family holiday, a solo trek, or a winter ski trip, Uttarakhand has a destination that fits. This page covers 50+ places across every category — sacred, scenic, adventurous, and seasonal.
Char Dham, Panch Kedar, Haridwar, Rishikesh and dozens of ancient temples
Kedarnath, Valley of Flowers, Roopkund, Chandrashila and more high-altitude trails
Auli, Munsiyari, Chopta — best snow places in Uttarakhand for winter travel
Jim Corbett, Valley of Flowers, Rajaji National Park and pristine Himalayan forests
Nainital, Mussoorie, Lansdowne, Chakrata — classic hill getaways
Rishikesh, Devprayag, and the Ganga's sacred confluences across Garhwal
Browse by category or explore everything — from the holiest temples and best trekking places in Uttarakhand to snow destinations in winter and wildlife sanctuaries you did not know existed.
Pilgrimage
May – Nov
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the holiest Shiva shrine in the Himalayas. The stone temple at 3,583 m faces the Mandakini glacier. A 14 km trek from Gaurikund brings you here.
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Pilgrimage
May – Nov
Sacred Vishnu shrine on the banks of the Alaknanda river. One of the four Char Dhams and the most visited pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand. The town sits at 3,133 m amid the Garhwal Himalayas.
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Pilgrimage
Year-Round
The Gateway to the Gods. Har Ki Pauri ghat hosts the most iconic Ganga Aarti in India every evening. Haridwar is the traditional starting point for all Char Dham and Kedarnath yatras.
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Adventure
Year-Round
Yoga capital of the world and the adventure hub of Uttarakhand. White-water rafting, bungee jumping, Lakshman Jhula, and the Beatles Ashram — Rishikesh packs a lot into a small town.
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Snow / Winter
Dec – Mar
India's premier skiing destination at 2,519 m. The slopes here offer a direct view of Nanda Devi — at 7,816 m the second highest peak in India. Best snow in Uttarakhand between January and March.
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Hill Station
Year-Round
Uttarakhand's most beloved hill station, built around the emerald Naini Lake. The Mall Road, Naina Devi Temple, Snow View Point, and boat rides make it one of the best tourist places in Uttarakhand for families.
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Hill Station
Year-Round
The Queen of Hills sits at 2,005 m above Dehradun and offers a sweeping view of the Doon Valley. Kempty Falls, Lal Tibba, Gun Hill, and the colonial-era Mall Road are the key draws.
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Valley
Jun – Oct
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most striking landscapes in the Himalayas. The valley blooms with 300+ species of wildflowers between July and September. Best trekking place in Uttarakhand for nature lovers.
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Trekking
Year-Round
Chopta is called the Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand for good reason. The 3.5 km trek from Chopta leads to Tungnath — the world's highest Shiva temple — and Chandrashila summit at 4,130 m with 360° Himalayan views.
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Pilgrimage
May – Nov
Second of the Panch Kedar at 3,497 m. The trek through alpine meadows and dense forests to this navel-shrine of Lord Shiva is one of the most rewarding in Garhwal — beautiful and far less crowded than Kedarnath.
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Pilgrimage
May – Nov
Third Char Dham and the origin of the sacred Ganga river. The Gangotri glacier, 19 km further, is the actual source. The temple town at 3,048 m is one of the most peaceful Char Dham stops.
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Pilgrimage
May – Nov
First of the Char Dhams and source of the Yamuna river. The 6 km trek from Janki Chatti passes thermal springs and the iconic Surya Kund hot spring. Best combined with Gangotri for the western Char Dham circuit.
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Trekking
May – Jun | Sep – Oct
The mystery lake at 5,029 m holds hundreds of ancient human skeletons visible through the ice. One of the best trekking places in Uttarakhand for experienced trekkers — demanding, dramatic, and deeply strange.
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Wildlife
Oct – Jun
India's oldest national park and one of the best tiger reserves in the country. Home to 250+ bird species, leopards, elephants, and the elusive Bengal tiger. Best visited between November and May.
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Pilgrimage
May – Nov
The highest Shiva temple in the world at 3,680 m. Part of the Panch Kedar, reached by a 3.5 km trek from Chopta through beautiful rhododendron forests. The view from Chandrashila just above is extraordinary.
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Pilgrimage
Jun – Oct
A sacred Sikh gurudwara sitting beside a glacial lake at 4,329 m — one of the highest pilgrimage sites in the world. Usually combined with the Valley of Flowers trek from Ghangaria base camp.
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Snow / Winter
Year-Round
A remote hill town in Kumaon at 2,298 m that most tourists still miss. The Panchachuli glacier looms directly behind the town. Best snow place in Uttarakhand outside of Auli — quieter, rawer, and more authentic.
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Hill Station
Year-Round
A quiet, largely undiscovered cantonment hill station at 1,706 m that retains its colonial-era calm. Oak and pine forests, no crowds, and a genuine sense of slowness — one of the best places to visit in Uttarakhand in winter.
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Snow / Winter
Year-Round
A restricted-area cantonment town at 2,118 m near Dehradun, known for its dense deodar forests and the Tiger Falls — one of the highest waterfalls in Uttarakhand. Gets significant snowfall between December and February.
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River
Year-Round
Where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet to form the Ganga. The confluence point — watched from above on a narrow ridge — is one of the most dramatic river scenes in Uttarakhand. A must-stop on the Char Dham route.
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River
Year-Round
Junction town where the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers meet. The Rudranath and Chamunda Devi temples are located here. Most Kedarnath pilgrims pass through Rudraprayag — a spiritually charged stop worth a pause.
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Trekking
Apr – Jun | Sep – Oct
The most accessible glacier trek in Kumaon. The 8-day trek from Song village to the glacier at 3,627 m passes through pristine oak and rhododendron forests with excellent views of Nanda Devi and Maiktoli peaks.
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Winter Trek
Dec – Apr
The most popular winter trek in Uttarakhand. The summit at 3,810 m offers a 360° view of peaks including Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, and Kedarnath. Perfect for beginners wanting their first snow trekking experience.
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Valley Trek
Apr – Nov
A cradle-shaped hanging valley at 3,566 m in the Govind National Park. The trek passes Osla and Seema villages, ancient temples, and pristine moraines. One of the most scenic best trekking places in Uttarakhand.
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Hill Station
Year-Round
A quieter alternative to Nainital with a larger lake and no crowds. Bhimtal sits at 1,370 m in the Kumaon foothills. The island aquarium in the middle of the lake is a unique attraction for families and children.
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Pilgrimage
Year-Round
The winter seat of Lord Kedarnath, where the deity is worshipped from November to April when the high-altitude temple is snowbound. Our home base — a quiet town at 1,311 m that very few tourists make it to.
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Hill Station
Year-Round
Capital of Uttarakhand and the gateway city for most visitors arriving by train or air. Robber's Cave (Gucchupani), Sahastradhara, the Forest Research Institute, and Tapkeshwar temple are worth a day's exploration.
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Hill Station
Year-Round
A crescent-shaped hill town in Kumaon at 1,651 m known for its Kasar Devi temple, local copper craft, and balanced Himalayan views. Swami Vivekananda and D.H. Lawrence both spent time here — it has that kind of pull.
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Snow / Winter
Year-Round
A peaceful eco-park destination 28 km from Mussoorie. At 2,250 m, Dhanaulti gets good snowfall in winter and offers a calm, forested alternative to the crowds of Mussoorie. One of the best snow places in Uttarakhand for a quiet escape.
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Wildlife
Year-Round
A dense oak and rhododendron forest reserve at 2,420 m near Almora. From the Zero Point viewpoint, on a clear day, you can see over 300 km of Himalayan peaks from Kedarnath to Nepal. One of Kumaon's best kept secrets.
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Hill Station
Year-Round
Mahatma Gandhi called this the Switzerland of India. The ridge-top town at 1,890 m offers a 300 km panoramic view of Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Panchachuli peaks. Quiet, unhurried, and genuinely beautiful.
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Wildlife
Nov – Jun
A tiger and elephant reserve spread across Haridwar, Dehradun, and Pauri Garhwal districts. Less visited than Corbett but equally rewarding — wild elephants, leopards, and 315 bird species in the Shivalik foothills.
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Pilgrimage
Year-Round
A sacred town on the Kedarnath route at 1,319 m, where Lord Shiva is said to have hidden in disguise. The Vishwanath temple and Ardh Narishwar temple are the main draws. Most Kedarnath pilgrims rest here the night before Gaurikund.
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Trekking
May – Nov
District headquarters and base camp for Gangotri and Yamunotri treks. The Nehru Institute of Mountaineering is located here — many serious Himalayan expeditions begin from Uttarkashi. Also has the Vishwanath temple in the town centre.
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Pilgrimage
May – Nov
The road-end village at 1,982 m where the 14 km Kedarnath trek begins. Named after Goddess Gauri, the natural hot spring kund here is where pilgrims bathe before starting the climb. Last point accessible by vehicle on the Kedarnath route.
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River
Year-Round
Five sacred river confluences along the Char Dham route — Vishnuprayag, Nandaprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, and Devprayag — where the Ganga gradually forms from five Himalayan tributaries. Each has a distinct temple and atmosphere.
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Hill Station
Year-Round
A virtually undiscovered ridge in Pithoragarh at 2,010 m with a sweeping view of the Panchachuli range. Known for tea gardens, beautiful sunsets, and complete absence of tourist crowds. One of the best places to visit in Uttarakhand in winter.
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Hill Station
Year-Round
A tiny hilltop village at 1,700 m in Pauri Garhwal, set amid oak and deodar forests. Almost no vehicles, no crowds, and excellent winter snowfall. One of those hidden places in Uttarakhand that those in the know guard carefully.
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Winter Trek
Dec – Mar | Jun – Oct
A high-altitude meadow at 3,048 m near Barkot, Uttarkashi. In summer it blooms with wildflowers; in winter it becomes a natural snowboarding and skiing slope. One of the finest alpine meadows and best snow places in Uttarakhand.
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Hill Station
Year-Round
District headquarters of Pauri Garhwal at 1,814 m with sweeping views of the Garhwal Himalayas. The Kandoliya temple and Nag Dev temple are the key spiritual attractions. Relatively uncrowded compared to more tourist-heavy Garhwal towns.
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Wildlife
Year-Round
India's finest birding destination outside of the northeast — 580+ species recorded in this tiny area near Nainital. Himalayan griffon, koklass pheasant, and khalij pheasant are commonly spotted here among the oak and rhododendron canopy.
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Valley Trek
Apr – Jun | Sep – Oct
A freshwater lake at 3,307 m said to be the birthplace of Lord Ganesha. The lake is surrounded by oak, walnut, and rhododendron forests and is home to the golden Himalayan trout. A quiet, rewarding 3-day trek from Uttarkashi.
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Hill Station
Year-Round
Seven interconnected freshwater lakes in a pristine forest setting near Bhimtal at 1,370 m. Excellent birding, kayaking, and cycling — Sattal is ideal for a nature-focused stay away from the Nainital crowds.
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Hill Station
Year-Round
The nine-cornered lake near Nainital at 1,220 m — the deepest lake in Uttarakhand's Kumaon region. Excellent for paragliding, sailing, and angling. Less crowded than Nainital with a calmer, more scenic lakeside setting.
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Pilgrimage
May – Oct
The last Indian village before the Tibet border, 3 km beyond Badrinath at 3,200 m. Home to the Vyas Gufa (cave where the Mahabharata was dictated), Bhim Pul, and Saraswati river. A profound and surprising detour from Badrinath.
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Pilgrimage
Year-Round
The sacred village where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are said to have married. An eternal flame burns in the temple courtyard — said to have burned since the divine wedding. 12 km from Sonprayag on the Kedarnath route.
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Adventure
Year-Round
India's highest dam creates a massive reservoir where the old Tehri town once stood. Water sports including jet skiing, banana boat rides, and kayaking have made it a growing adventure tourism destination in Uttarakhand.
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Snow / Winter
Year-Round
A hidden apple-orchard valley on the Gangotri route at 2,620 m. The Bhagirathi river runs a milky blue-green through the valley. One of the most beautiful and least-photographed places in Uttarakhand — and one of the best in winter.
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Adventure
Year-Round
A forest camp destination between Mussoorie and Chamba at 2,590 m. Known for apple and pear orchards, short nature trails, and camping in deodar forests. Gets genuine snowfall between December and February.
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Winter Trek
Dec – Mar
Chopta in December and January is buried under 4–6 feet of snow. The forest becomes a white tunnel and Tungnath temple is snow-locked — worshipped from outside. One of the best snow experiences in Uttarakhand for adventure seekers.
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Trekking
Oct – Dec | Mar – Jun
Lord Curzon's trail at 3,650 m in Chamoli — a classic moderate trek passing through Khulara meadows with front-row views of Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Hathi Ghoda peaks and the Niti valley beyond.
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Pilgrimage
May – Nov
The overnight stop on the Yamunotri Char Dham route at 1,220 m. Situated on the Yamuna river with good views of the surrounding Bandarpunch range. Most pilgrims halt here before the Janki Chatti to Yamunotri trek.
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Valley Base
Jun – Oct
The base camp for both the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib, accessible only on foot from Govindghat. At 3,048 m in a narrow gorge beside the Pushpawati river — one of the most atmospheric trekking camp bases in Uttarakhand.
Coming Soon →Uttarakhand is not a single-season destination. The state reveals a completely different character in each season — from the snow-cleared pilgrim routes of May to the white silence of winter Chopta. Here is what you can do and where to go, month by month.
Rhododendrons bloom across Chopta, Munsiyari, and Binsar. Char Dham temples prepare to open. Ideal for Kedarkantha and Har Ki Dun winter-to-spring treks. Roads reopen after winter closures.
Char Dham Yatra season opens. Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri are accessible. Hill stations like Mussoorie and Nainital are at their most popular. Valley of Flowers opens in June.
Valley of Flowers peaks in July–August with 300+ wildflower species. Avoid road-heavy routes like Kedarnath and Char Dham due to landslide risk. Jim Corbett and Binsar are excellent alternatives.
The best season for Uttarakhand travel. Monsoon clears, roads are open, skies are crystal clear, and pilgrimage sites are active. Kedarnath in September and October sees ideal weather. Roopkund and Pindari treks are at their best.
Best snow places in Uttarakhand — Auli, Munsiyari, Dhanaulti, Chopta, and Dayara Bugyal. Kedarkantha is the most popular winter trek. Char Dham temples are closed but Ukhimath and Khirsu see serene winter snowfall.
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