Best Tourist Places in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is a state in northern India and is known as 'the land of God' as various Hindu temple and pilgrimage centers are found across the state. The state is also a hub for natural environmental beauty which includes hill stations, lakes, rivers, temples, estates, wildlife sanctuary and is a popular tourist destination in India. The northern part of Uttarakhand shares border with the Himalayas.

Uttarakhand is a perfect state to spend your long vacations along with your family or friends. The tourist spots are open throughout the year. Annually, Uttrakhand attracts more than 3 crores of tourists and is the second-fastest-growing state of India. The tourism sector is a major contributor to the economy to the state, world-class hospitality service providers are there in the state. Hotels and Resort in Uttrakhand provide the best services and are preferred by most of the tourists during their stay.

There are more than 20 tourist destinations in Uttrakhand which include Auli, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri, Almora, Dehradun, Ranikhet, Bhimtal, Rajaji National Park, Pauri Garhwal, Ramgarh, Devprayag, Gaumukh. Here are the top tourist destinations in Uttrakhand:

1. Haridwar
Haridwar is a city in Uttrakhand, located about 220 km from the national capital New Delhi, from where the River Ganges way outs the Himalayan mountain. Brahma Kund is a spot in the city where it is believed that the drops of 'Amrit' accidentally fell over(along with the other three cities that are Prayagraj, Ujjain, and Nashik) from the pottery that was carried by the heavenly bird Garuda. The Brahma Kund, located at Har Ki Pauri is considered as the most sacred ghat of Haridwar. The ghat is famous for hosting Ganga Aarti at night in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps and the place looks majestic. It attracts millions of pilgrims annually.