10 most beautiful places to visit in Uttrakhand for a peaceful trip

Most beautiful places in Uttrakhand:-

Uttrakhand which was earlier a part of Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its scenic beauty and pilgrim centers. If you are associated with religious beliefs, you may be keen to visit the place for its divinity and if you are a nature lover, you will find divinity in the rich expanse of endless natural beauty here. Wherever your faith is placed, be it in god or in the powers of nature to inspire you into living a life fulfillment,Uttarakhand is the perfect destination. 

Here are the top 10 places :- 

1. Nainital
2. Rishikesh
3. Mussoorie 
4. Haridwar
5. Auli
6. Patal bhuvaneshwar
7. Kedarnath 
8. Jim Corbett National park
9. Munsyari
10. Kalap

Here is some overview of these places:-

1. Nainital :

The hill settlement of Nainital, in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, was a popular summer retreat for the British during the time they ruled India. It features emerald colored Naini Lake and an action-filled strip called The Mall, lined with restaurants, shops, hotels, and markets. Enjoy one of the many forest walks, explore the surrounding area on horseback, or relax on a boat in the lake. This destination gets very crowded during summers, especially on weekends, due to its proximity to Delhi. Around Nainital, you'll find Jeolikote, Bhimtal, Ramgarh and Mukteshwar which are ​all less developed and quieter places to stay.

2. Rishikesh :

Rishikesh, located not far from Haridwar, is as popular with western spiritual seekers as Haridwar is with Hindu pilgrims. Known as the birthplace of yoga, people flock there to meditate, do yoga, and learn about other aspects of Hinduism in the various ashrams and yoga institutes. Despite the growing number of visitors, the town's lanes and alleys retain an old-world charm. It remains a wonderful place to relax and unwind among nature.

3.Mussoorie:

Mussoorie is another super popular weekend destination for north Indians, as well as honeymooners. One of the main reasons for this is because it has a lot of facilities developed especially for tourists. Take a cable car to Gun Hill, enjoy a beautiful nature walk along Camel's Back Road, have a picnic at Kempty Falls, or ride a horse up to Lal Tibba (the highest peak in Mussoorie).

4. Haridwar :

Located at the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, it's particularly popular with Hindu pilgrims who come to take a dip in the holy waters of the fast flowing Ganges River and wash away their sins. The evening Ganga Aarti holds a special appeal.

5. Auli :

Uttarakhand even has a skiing destination! Auli lies on the way to Badrinath and has a 3-kilometer long slope, gondola, chairlift, and Poma ski lift. For skiing, conditions are best from the last week of January to the first week of March. However, it's dependent on good snowfall, which is variable. If you're into trekking, the Kuari Pass trailhead is at Auli.

6. Patal Bhuvaneshwar :

It is believed that a king called Rituparna accidentally discovered the cave temple of Patal Bhuvaneshwar sometime during the Treta Yuga. As he entered the mysterious cave, he encountered Adishesha, the primordial being as per Hinduism who is the king of Nagas or beings who take the form of snakes. Adishesha took King Rituparna around the cave where he witnessed the awe-inspiring sight of different Gods and Goddesses and saw Lord Shiva himself.

7.kedarnath :

Kēdārnāth Mandir (Kedarnath Temple) is a Hindu temple (shrine) dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located on the Garhwal Himalayan near the Mandakini, Kedarnathis located in the state  of Uttarakhandand India. Due to extreme weather conditions, the temple is open to the general public only between the months of April (Akshaya Tritriya) and November (Kartik Purnima, the autumn full moon).

8. Jim Corbett National park :

Corbett National Park is named after hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett. It has dense forest and an array of wildlife, although tiger sightings aren't as common as some other places in India. The park can be explored by jeep or elephant safaris, which take place daily in the early mornings and afternoons.

9. Munsyari : 

Situated in the easternmost hill district of Uttarakhand, Pithoragarh, bordering Tibet known as the 'Little Kasmir', the region is a paradise for the nature lovers and the adventurous souls. You will have a breathtaking views of Himalayan peaks, Nanda Devi, Trishul and Punchchuli from here. Munsyari is the centre as well as the gateway to the Johar region of inner Himalayas. Munsyari is the base for the trekkers to Milam, Namik, Ralam Glaciers and Nanda Devi Peak .

10.Kalap :

A responsible tourism project was established there in 2013 to help improve the livelihoods of the villagers. Kalap is an outstanding place to get away from it all and experience the simplicity of village life or go trekking along trails followed by nomadic shepherds.

Date: 16-04-2020

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