The beautiful Indian state of Uttarakhand has a perfect balance of nature, cultures, religion and history. Travelers can find some of the most blissful hill stations here apart from some inspiring ancient temples portraying the religious fervor of Indians. Visit here and fall in love with its simplicity.
Auli
One of the lesser explored places of India, Auli is a hill station in Uttarakhand which is renowned for its stunning natural vistas and fascinating ski resorts. Blanketed under snowy peaks of the mighty Himalayas, Auli offers enchanting views of the oak fringed slopes and coniferous forests. Still unexploited by the human traffic, this concealed destination is a skier’s paradise for its bitter cold winds, vast snow-covered landscape and the sylvan mountains. Auli also serves as the perfect go to destination for the adventure souls.
Ranikhet
Ranikhet is a splendid hill station which was set up by the Britishers in Almora district of Uttarakhand. Its cool weather and pristine nature make it an ideal choice among vacationers. Ranikhet is the Headquarters of the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army. Travelers visit here to fall in love with its lush green hills and a Colonial charm. This is also a great place for adventure lovers with availability of many exciting activities like trekking, mountain climbing, camping, and rappelling.
Badrinath
Badrinath is a renowned pilgrim destination perched on the Garhwal hill tracks. Badrinath is known for the reserved Badrinath Temple or the Badrinarayan Temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is known for being one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
Chardham Yatra
Beautifully nestled amidst the serene heights of the great Himalayas, the four pilgrim destinations namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath collectively form the Charm Dham. Drawing large number of pilgrims each year, these pilgrimage centres have become the most important hubs of religious travel in whole of Northern India. Traditionally, the pilgrimage starts from West and ends in the East, thus, the Char Dham Yatra commences from Yamunotri, then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath. The yatra bestows a sense of fulfilment that stays with the worshippers for a lifetime.
Haridwar
Haridwar remains the most precious city in India evoking spirituality in the air. Hindus from all over the world visit this city in Uttarakhand to seek blessings of the almighty. The city is blessed with the holiest River Ganga. This holy retreat literally means ‘the abode of Lord Vishnu'. The city paints picture of the vivid cultures and spirituality Indians carry. Here you can find uncountable temples where you can listen to thousands of temple bells ringing together. Haridwar also hosts the grandest religious fair, Kumbh Mela, once in every 12 years.
Mussourie
Mussoorie, around 35 kilometers from Dehradun, remains a popular hill station in Uttarakhand. Rightly known with the name of ‘Queen of the Hills’, Mussoorie stands at a height of 7000 feet. The hill station enjoys a serene ambience all year long and welcomes numerous honeymooners seeking mental solace. Beauty of Mussoorie is worth appreciating as here Mother Nature shines with its full splendor. Mussoorie remains a popular honeymoon destination in India visited by numerous newlyweds.
Nainital
Nainital in Uttarakhand remains a beautiful sojourn for those seeking an exquisite place to unwind in India. Here you can take a walk through a web of strolling streets, enjoy its pristine lakes, and explore some rich heritage buildings. Nainital was one of the earliest British settlements. It still has that old world charm which shows in its colonial buildings. It remains one of the most favorite places of honeymooners seeking a quiet escape to weave some bonds of love.
Kedarnath
Kedarnath is one of the Char Dham sites in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand. This is a known holy site of Hindu devotees. People visit here to worship Lord Shiva. Pilgrims visit here from all over the world to take this holiest pilgrimage which bestows seamless solace.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh, which literally translates to 'Lord of the Senses', is a pilgrimage city in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The city is rightly known with the name of the ‘Yoga Capital of the World' as here you can delve into the powers of yoga by staying in some of the most charismatic yoga ashrams. Rishikesh remains a popular spiritual destination among Hindu devotees. It takes you away from the modern world of glitz and glamour and lets you relish a simpler way of living.
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