Located in the southern part of Himachal Pradesh, Sirmaur is renowned for its captivating beauty and panoramic views. Culturally and religiously rich, this place is easily accessible by road. Built in 1814, in the memory of Parshuram mother, Renuka Temple stands as a prominent landmark. Every year in November, a fair is organized at the Renuka Temple, where it is believed that Parshuram himself attends to meet his mother. Encircled with lush green mountains and dense pine forest, Sirmaur draws multitude of tourists from far and wide.
Being one of the top 10 honeymoon destinations, Mussoorie, a widely renowned hill station, is nestled in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan Range. Its name "Mussoorie" is derived from 'Mansur', a kind of shrub found indigenously in the area. Due to its splendid scenic beauty and weather, it is globally recognised as "Queen of hills". Situated 35 km from Dehradun and 350 km from national capital Delhi is easily accessible by road'. Unlike other places, which remain closed due to inclement weather conditions, you can visit here all around the year.
Rishikesh, known as the Yoga capital of the world, is just an hour drive from Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The city falls in two districts, its northern part lies in Dehradun District, while its southern part is in Pauri Garhwal district. Set amidst the backdrop of the Himalaya and on the banks of holy Ganges river, Rishikesh is one of the major hubs for both tourism and pilgrimage. Being an epicenter for Yoga and spirituality, people from around the world visit here to learn Yoga and meditation.
Chamoli City is a beautiful town in the Chamoli district. Known for its vivid landscapes, the town offers you a breathtaking view of surrounding areas. The town's beauty combined with its religious sites, draw a number of travellers round the year. Due to its natural paradise and spiritual significance, Chamoli is regarded as the “Abode of God”. It is home to many revered sites that are prominent in Hinduism. Of these, dedicated to Lord Hari and regarded as the gateway to heaven “Badrinath Temple” is situated here.
Chakrata, located 98 km from Dehradun, presents a wonderful example of the beauty of nature. Famous for its beauty, snowfall, high mountains and waterfalls, this place attracts a large number of tourists across the world. Situated between Yamuna and Tons rivers, Chakrata is an ideal place for summer tourism. Once known for the British Army Cantonment, this place is now popular among tourists for its serenity. It also houses some Intelligence units of the Indian Army and due to high security reasons foreigners cannot access the Chakrata directly.
Uttarkashi is a small town located in Uttarkashi district, often referred to as "Kashi" of the "North". It is situated approximately 145 km from Uttarakhand capital, Dehradun, and is conveniently accessible by road using bus and shared taxi. Situated on the bank of Bhagirathi river, one may witness the confluence of Varuna and Asi river. Adjacent to the confluence, one may find the popular Manikarnika ghat and may also discover the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in its vicinity.
Situated at the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers, the beauty of Rudraprayag city is a sight to behold. Renowned as one of the Panch Prayag, Rudraprayag is located 174 km from Dehradun and 392 km from Delhi. According to scholars, the name of Rudraprayag has been derived from the Rudra incarnation of Lord Shiva. It is said that Sage Narad worshiped Lord Shiva to gain mastery in music and Lord Shiva appeared to him in the Rudra incarnation.
Nainital is the most famous city of Kumaon division, known for its mesmerizing beauty and the famous Naini Lake. It is a home to many lakes, which earns a nickname called ‘City of Lakes”. City connects well with the motorable to the major cities across the state. Being surrounded by majestic seven hills- Ayarpata, Deopata, Handi-Bandi, Naina, Alma, Lariya,-Kanta, and Sher-Ka-Danda, the city is also called ‘Sapta Shringa’. Sariyatal, Khurpatal, Naukuchiatal, Sattal Lake, Malwa Tal, Lokham Tal and Harish Tal are some renowned lakes that are often visited by tourists.
Tehri Garhwal is situated in the state of Uttarakhand. In Tehri Garhwal, you will find many things to visit like Tehri Dam, Surkanda Devi Temple, confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. If it comes to Uttarakhand, then understand that all the places are worth visiting. Because here you will find everything from religious places to peaceful places.
Champawat is one of the beautiful cities in Kumaun, attracting a large number of people from afar. Once crowned as the capital of Kumaun, Champawat derives its name from the king Arjun Deo’s princess, Champavati. However, some say the city's name originates from the streams of Champavati. Before gaining its individual status of district in 1997, Champawat was part of Almora and Pithoragarh. Well connected with major parts of the states, the city offers good road, rail and air connectivity.