Places To Visit In Uttarakhand

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About Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand was formed as the 27th state of India on 9th November 2000, when it was carved out of northern Uttar Pradesh. There are 13 districts in the state. Out of these 13, seven districts lie in the Garhwal region and the six districts in  Kumaon region. The state shares its boundaries with Himachal Pradesh in the North-west and Uttar Pradesh in the south. It has international boundaries with Tibet in North and Nepal in the east. Dehradun is the capital city of the state.

Uttarakhand Map

Uttarakhand is a mystical land of mountains and mythologies. Uttarakhand is known as Dev Bhoomi or Land Of Gods with a countless religious sites and  welcomes devotees all year round. It is the home land to one of the highest Lord Shiva Temples in the world; Panch Kedar- five temples dedicated to lord Shiva[Kedarnath, Madhmaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath, Kalpnath]; Panch Badri- five temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu[Badrinath, Yogdhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Vridha Badri and Adi Badri]; Panch Prayag- Vishnuprayag, Nandaprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag and Devprayag these five rivers merge into River Alaknanda to ultimately form the holy River Ganges (Ganga); and the most prominent Char Dham[Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath]

The mountains in Uttarakhand are home to rare species of plants and animals which are protected by sanctuaries and reserves. There are 6 National parks in the state which include Jim Corbett National Park, Valley of Flowers National Park, Govind National Park, Nanda Devi National Park, Rajaji National Park and Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary. For Safaris Click Here

Some of the other places to visit in Uttarakhand are

  • Mussoorie: which is also known as Queen of Hill Station is located in the foothills of Himalayas. It is famous for its scenic beauty. Mussoorie is also a Gateway to the Gangotri and the Yamunotri shrines.
  • Nainital: Commonly known as the Lake District. This beautiful town in surrounded by seven hills, popularly known as Sapta-Shring.
  • Haridwar: Also known as Gateway Of Gods. Haridwar is one of the four holy Indian cities that host the Kumbh Mela.
  • Rishikesh: Commonly referred to as the yoga capital of the world. Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas
  • Mukteshwar: Mukteshwar is home to a 350-year-old Shiva Temple known as Mukteshwar Dham.
  • Nanda Devi: The Nanda Devi is the second tallest mountain in India and the twenty-third highest on the planet. It is about 7,816 metres above sea level. From Mukteswar one can have a good look at this stunning mountain summit.

Climate In Uttarakhand

The climate of Uttarakhand is temperate, marked by seasonal variations in temperature but also affected by tropical monsoon. January is the coldest month, with daily high temperatures averaging below freezing in the north and near 21 °C in the southeast. In the north, July is the hottest month, with temperatures typically rising about 7 °C. In the southeast, May is the warmest month, with daily temperatures normally reaching the low 38 °C from a low around 27 °C. Floods and landslides are problems during the rainy season in the lower stretches of the valleys. In the northern parts of the state, 10 to 15 feet of snowfall is common between December and March.

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Trekking

Some of the trekking routes in Uttarakhand are Bageshwar – Sunderdhunga – Pindari – Kafni Glacier trek in the state’s Pithoragarh district. The trekking paths that run along the Munsiyari – Martoli – Milam – Ralam Glacier are equally popular in the area. The Panch Kedar trek is the most popular one in the Garhwal region. These apart, the treks to Hemkund and Roopkund are equally invigorating. Valley of Flowers is another popular spot for trekking.

Transportation

List Of Railway Stations in Uttarakhand– Dehradun Station, Haldwani Station, Haridwar Station, Kathgodam Station, Kotdwar Station, Lal Kuan Station, Ramnagar Station, Rishikesh Station, Roorkee Station, Rudrapur Station, Kanakpur Station, Yog Nagari Rishikesh Station

List Of Airports in Uttarakhand

  • Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.
  • Pantnagar Airport, Udham Singh Nagar.
  • Gauchar Airport, Karnaprayag.
  • Chinyalisaur Airport, Chinyalisaur.
  • Naini Saini Airport, Pithoragarh.

Roadways- Uttarakhand Transport Corporation is a public sector passenger road transport corporation providing services in the state of Uttarakhand and other adjoining states in North India. Click Here to see their services.

Click Here To Visit Official Page Of Uttarakhand Tourism

Click Here To Book Accommodations In Uttarakhand

Tour Packages

Bharat Gaurav Manaskhand Express Runs In 2 different routes. Check the details below

Standard Package

28,020
  •  
Popular

Deluxe Package

35,340
  •  

Day

Places

Particulars

Day 01

Visakhapatnam

  • Reception of Tourists at 1300 Hrs.
  • Departure from Visakhapatnam Railway Station at 1400 Hrs.
  • Overnight Journey

Day 02

On board

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner on board.
  • Day & Overnight Journey

Day 03

Kathgodam – Bhimtal

  • Breakfast on board
  • Arrive at Kathgodam Railway Station in the morning (0900 hrs).
  • Deboard the train and proceed to Bhimtal.
  • On arrival at Bhimtal Hotel check-in.
  • Post lunch visit Bhimtal lake in the evening.
  • Dinner and Overnight stay at Bhimtal

Day 04 

Bhimtal – Nainital

  • Morning Breakfast at the Hotels.
  • Post Breakfast Proceed to Visit Nainital (25 km/1.5 hrs). On arrival visit Nainadevi Temple.
  • Lunch at Suitable place.
  • Free tie for boating (at own cost) and shopping.
  • Return to Bhimtal (25 km/1.5 hrs)
  • Dinner at the Hotel and Overnight stay at Bhimtal.

Day 05 

Bhimtal -Kainchidham – Almora

  • Morning after breakfast at the Hotel and Check out.
  • Proceed to Almora via Kainchi Dham – Baba Neem Karoli Temple (65 km/2.5 hrs).
  • Lunch at suitable place.
  • Arrival at Almora Checkin to Hotel.
  •  Visit Kasar Devi Temple.
  •  Dinner and Overnight stay at Almora.

Day 06 

Almora – Chittai – Jageshwar

  • Morning breakfast at the Hotel.
  • Visit Nanda Devi Temple.
  • Further proceed to visit Jageshwar Temple (35  km/1.5 hrs)
  • Enroute Lunch at Suitable place.
  •  While return to Almora visit  Golu Chitai Temple.
  • Dinner and Overnight stay at Almora.

Day  07 

Almora – Katarmal – Kausani

  • Morning Breakfast at the Hotels.
  • Post Breakfast check out and Proceed to visit Katarmal Sun Temple.
  • Lunch at Suitable place.
  • Further proceed to Kausani.
  • Checkin to Hotel.
  • Dinner at the Hotel and Overnight stay at Kausani.

Day 08

Kausani – Baijnath – Bageshwar

  • Morning after breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed to Baijnath and visit Baijnath Temple.
  • Lunch enroute at suitable place.
  • Further proceed to visit Bageshwar temple.
  • Return to Kausani
  • Dinner at the Hotel and Overnight stay at Kausani.

Day 09

Kausani – Ranikhet – Kathgodam

  • Morning early breakfast at the Hotel.
  • Check out and Proceed to Ranikhet (60 Kms/2 hrs)
  • Visit Ranikhet.
  • Lunch at Suitable Place.
  • Post Lunch Proceed to Kathgodam Railway Station (75 kms/3 hrs) for return journey.
  • Departure of Train at 1900 hrs.
  •  Dinner on board.
  • Overnight Journey

Day 10

On board

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner on board.
  • Day & Overnight Journey

Day 11

Visakhapatnam

  • Breakfast & Lunch on board
  • Arrival Visakhapatnam Railway Station at 1400 hrs.

Tour Ends.

Standard Package

28,020
  •  
Popular

Deluxe Package

35,340
  •  

Day

Places

Particulars

Day 01

Bengaluru

  • Reception of Tourists at 0700 Hrs.
  • Departure from BengaluruRailway Station at 0800 Hrs.
  • Overnight Journey

Day 02

On board

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner on board.
  • Day & Overnight Journey

Day 03

Kathgodam – Bhimtal

  • Breakfast on board
  • Arrive at Kathgodam Railway Station in the morning. (0800 hrs)
  • Deboard the train and proceed to Bhimtal.
  • On arrival at BhimtalHotel check-in.
  • Post lunch visit Bhimtal lake in the evening.
  • Dinner and Overnight stay at Bhimtal

Day 04

Bhimtal – Nainital

  • Morning Breakfast at the Hotels.
  • Post Breakfast Proceed to Visit Nainital (25 km/1.5 hrs). On arrival visit Nainadevi Temple.
  • Lunch at Suitable place.
  • Free tie for boating (at own cost) and shopping.
  • Return to Bhimtal (25 km/1.5 hrs)
  • Dinner at the Hotel and Overnight stay at Bhimtal.

Day 05

Bhimtal-  Kainchidham – Almora

  • Morning after breakfast at the Hotel and Check out.
  • Proceed to Almora via Kainchi Dham – Baba Neem Karoli Temple (65 km/2.5 hrs).
  • Lunch at suitable place.
  • Arrival at Almora Checkin to Hotel.
  •  Visit Kasar Devi Temple.
  • Dinner and Overnight stay at Almora.

Day 06

Almora – Chittai – Jageshwar

  • Morning breakfast at the Hotel.
  • Visit Nanda Devi Temple.
  • Further proceed to visitJageshwar Temple (35  km/1.5 hrs)
  • Enroute Lunch at Suitable place.
  • While return to Almora visit  GoluChitai Temple.
  • Dinner and Overnight stay at Almora.

Day 07

Almora – Katarmal – Kausani

  • Morning Breakfast at the Hotels.
  • Post Breakfast check out and Proceed to visit Katarmal Sun Temple.
  • Lunch at Suitable place.
  • Further proceed to Kausani.
  • Checkin to Hotel.
  • Dinner at the Hotel and Overnight stay at Kausani.

Day 08

Kausani – Baijnath – Bageshwar

  • Morning after breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed to Baijnath and visit Baijnath Temple.
  • Lunch enroute at suitable place.
  • Further proceed to visit Bageshwar temple.
  • Return to Kausani
  • Dinner at the Hotel and Overnight stay at Kausani.

Day  09

Kausani – Ranikhet – Kathgodam

  • Morning early breakfast at the Hotel.
  • Check out and Proceed to Ranikhet (60 Kms/2 hrs)
  • Visit Ranikhet.
  • Lunch at Suitable Place.
  • Post Lunch Proceed to Kathgodam Railway Station (75 kms/3 hrs) for return journey.
  • Departure of Train at 2000 hrs.
  •  Dinner on board.
  • Overnight Journey

Day 10

On board

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner on board.
  • Day & Overnight Journey

Day 11

Bengaluru

  • Breakfast& Lunch on board
  • Arrival Bengaluru Railway Station at 2200 hrs.

Tour Ends.

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