Uttarakhand
Land of the gods — Chardham yatra, Himalayan peaks and wildlife.
About Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is where the Ganga meets the Himalayas. The sacred Chardham — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath — draws millions of pilgrims. Rishikesh offers yoga and rafting. Nainital's lake, Mussoorie's ridges, Jim Corbett's tigers — all within reach.
Best time to visit
March to June, September to November. Chardham May-October only.
How to reach
Fly to Dehradun (DED) or Pantnagar (PGH). Rail to Haridwar/Dehradun. Road well-connected from Delhi.
Famous places in Uttarakhand
Chardham
The four sacred abodes — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath.
Nainital
Pear-shaped lake surrounded by seven peaks.
Mussoorie
Queen of hills with Mall Road and Kempty Falls.
Rishikesh
Yoga capital of the world — rafting, meditation and the Ganga.
Haridwar
Gateway to the gods — evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
Jim Corbett National Park
India's oldest national park — tigers, elephants and jungle safaris.
Auli
Skiing destination with Nanda Devi views.
