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Uttaranchal is a pallette of captivating landscapes, beautiful glaciers, snow covered mountains and the mesmerizing valley of flowers which render it as an invitation by nature to go skiing on the beautiful slopes or trek in the pristine forest area. The people are friendly and nature is bountiful, so is divine grace in the form of the various pilgrimage spots or religious shrines found all around the place. Tourists not only come from within the country but are drawn from around the world. This state has much more to offer than you might even expect and promises to make your vacations an exclusive experience. So never forget following attractions throughout your holidays in Uttaranchal.
Check Out the Following Tourist Attractions of Uttaranchal: :
 Dehradun: Nestled amidst the Himalayan foothills in a valley, Dehradun is the Capital of Uttrakhand. It is strategically located as a portal to Mussoorie and further down to Garhwal. It has a chequered history with the place being ruled by the Sikhs, Mughals and the Gurkha’s at various points in time with the reigns passing on to the Britisher’s. They ushered in a host of educational Institutions laying the foundations of an educational hub of repute. Places of tourist Interest are the clock tower, Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Shakya Centre and the Sahastradhara. Unquestionably this stunning hill station is known as best tourist spots in Uttarakhand
 Mussoorie: A charming hill station overlooking the doon valley the place is famed for providing respite and succor to the weather beat denizen of the plains. Founded by a British Army Officer in 1820 the place has now transformed into a hub of commerce, education and tourism. Prime attractions of the city are the Gun Hill, Mussoorie Lake, Lake Mist, Jharipani Falls and the Municipal Gardens..
Almora: A fascinating hill resort it was once the capital of the Chand Dynasty. The place is full of exquisite beauty, great cultural heritage, wonderful handicrafts, sumptuous cuisine and enchanting wildlife. Some of the places of tourist interest are Chitai Temple, Kosi Temple, Chetai Temple, Nanda Devi Temple, Public Museum, Gananath and Someshwar..
 Nainital: It is a popular hill station surrounded by seven hills. The place is now a veritable treasure trove for various fun activities like skating, boating, horse riding among others. Legend has it that the eye of Goddess Sati fell at this place which gave birth to Lake Naini from which Nainital derives its name. Other places of interest are the Naina Peak, Hanumangarhi, Khurpa Tal and the Bhimtal. Corbett National Park too is located close to the place.
Pithoragarh: A scenic town offers unbridled thrill and excitement to avid trekkers, enthusiastic mountaineers and adventure seekers. Sight seers, botanists as well as pilgrims all of them are delighted to be here and go back with a sense of satisfaction. It is an important stop for devotee’s enroute the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The meandering rivers descending from the mountains beckon you for water sports. Some of the interesting places are Pithoragarh Fort, Kapileshwar Mahadev, Chandak, Dhwaj Temple, Thal Kedar and Nakuleshwara.
 Gangotri: The place is nature's pristine beauty personified; the originating point of the river Ganga from the Gangotri Glacier. Siachin Glacier is the longest in the Himalayan Range while Gangotri is the second one. It is an ideal place for the seekers of peace as well as adventure. One gets to see nature in its entire splendor here. Some of the popular destinations here are the Gangotri Temple, Nandanvan Tapovan, Gaumukh and the Kedar Tal.
Yamunotri: It is the originating point of river Yamuna. To reach the place you undertake a 13 km Trek from Hanuman (Chatti) a place to rest and enjoy refreshments. After an arduous trek you get to see the large glaciers. Once there a visit to the Yamunotri Temple takes away all the fatigue and cleanses your soul. The Tapt Kund is a great attraction for the pilgrims here.
 Badrinath: Located in Chamoli district of Uttrakhand it is the holiest of places for devout Hindus. The great ancient Scholar and Philosopher Shankracharya built the temple around 8 th century. Besides the temple one can visit Bhim Pul, Mana, Mata Murti Temple and the Vyas Cave.
Ranikhet: It is a charming hill station located in the Almora district. It literally translates into Queen’s Meadow. The Britisher’s are credited with establishing a military base here and using it as a summer retreat. Currently the Indian Army is using the place as a cantonment area. The various places of tourist interest are Chaubatia Gardens, Haidakhan Temple, Jhula Devi Temple, Katarmal (Sun Temple) and KRC (Kumaon Regimental Centre) Museum. This place is voted as one of the most eye-catching destination to visit in Uttarakhand.
 Rishikesh: : It is a famous Hindu religious destination located on the banks of the sacred Ganga River. It is a perfect place for engaging in adventure activities like rock climbing, white water rafting, kayaking, and mountaineering. A world famous Yoga Destination, the famous to visit here are Himalayan Yoga Gurukul, Rishikesh Yog Peeth, Tattvaa Yoga Shala Rishikesh, Ved Niketan Ashram, Instituion for Higher Meditative Consciousness, Braham Yoga Rishikesh are the key attraction of the town.
GOOD TO KNOW
Best Season, Climate and Clothing:
The best time to visit is from April to May as the place experiences two extremes of temperatures. Summer months see the mercury soaring as high as 40 degree Celsius along with high humidity while the winters see the mercury frequently dipping to below 4 degree Celsius. The hilly regions witness snowfall along with mild summers.
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