Uttarakhand: Top Attractions in Uttarakhand

Q: What is Uttarakhand best known for?

Nestled in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is often referred to as the Land of the Gods. Aside from its breathtaking scenery and majestic environment, the region is famous for its numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage centers, making it a popular religious site for pilgrims and tourists alike.

Q: When is the best time to visit Uttarakhand?

While Uttarakhand has wonderful weather all year round, the best time to visit is between March to April, and from September to October to enjoy good climate, and exciting activities.

Q: Where is the best location for tourists to stay in Uttarakhand?

Those who want to visit Uttarakhand just to enjoy the scenery and take in the views, you should definitely stay in Rishikesh, which is less crowded than the rest of Uttarakhand. It’s also closer to tourist locations in the great outdoors, so if you’re an adventurer or looking to soak in the sun in these beautiful environments, then this is the perfect place for you. However, if you really want to experience the bustle of the city, then you should stay at Haridwar.

Often referred to as the Devbhumi or Land of the Gods, Uttarakhand is teeming with Hindu temples and pilgrimage sites. Aside from man-made marvels, Uttarakhand is also surrounded by natural wonders like the Himalayas, the Bhabar, and the Terai.

Explore the best of Rishikesh, a city in Uttarakhand, and discover temples, ashrams, waterfalls, and more! Challenge yourself and go on a picturesque trek from Rishikesh to the beautiful Kunjapuri temple and pass through quaint villages, forests, and agricultural lands. While you're there, be sure to make a stop at the breathtaking Neer Ghattu Waterfall for picture perfect views.

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Outdoor & sports activities • From Rishikesh

Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh

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3-5 hrs

★ 4.7 (32) • 900+ booked

₩ 59,300

Tours • From New Delhi, Gurugram

Private 1-Day Trip to Haridwar and Rishikesh by Car

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★ 4.8 (5)

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Tours • From Ghaziabad, Noida, Rishikesh

Rishikesh & Haridwar 3-Day Small Group Adventure

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₩ 103,000

Tours • Uttarakhand

Haridwar Rishikesh Full-Day Private Tour

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₩ 114,400

Tours • Dehradun

4D3N Jim Corbett And Nainital Tour From Dehradun

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Outdoor & sports activities • From Rishikesh

The Flying Fox in Rishikesh

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3-5 hrs

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From ₩ 32,000

Tours • From Varanasi

Varanasi Ganges River & Vishwanatha Temple Full-Day Private Cultural Tour

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★ 5.0 (3)

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Tours • From New Delhi

From Delhi: Haridwar, Rishikesh and Jim Corbett Safari 4-Day Tour

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₩ 640,600

Tours • Uttarakhand

Nainital Naina Peak Half-Day Private Trekking Tour

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₩ 68,600

Outdoor & sports activities • From Rishikesh

The Giant Swing in Rishikesh

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3-5 hrs

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Tours • From Rishikesh

Rishikesh Kunjapuri Temple Sunrise Trek Private Tour

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₩ 137,300

Tours • Uttarakhand

Nainital Full-Day Private Lakes & Views Tour

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₩ 183,000

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Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Jim Corbett

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★ 4.4 (15)

From ₩ 175,270

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Tehri lake View Camping and Cottage

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₩ 61,127

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Hotel Dev Rishi By T And M Hotels

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From ₩ 16,384

Hotels • Rishikesh

Dharohar Homestay

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Hotels • Dehradun

Treebo Premium Queens of Hills Near Mall Road Area

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Hotels • Dehradun

Taj Mussoorie Foothills Dehradun

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Hotels • Uttarakhand

Welcomheritage Ashdale

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★ 3.8 (9)

From ₩ 170,506

Hotels • Dehradun

goSTOPS Mussoorie Library Road

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Hotels • Uttarakhand

Lemon Tree Hotel, Rishikesh

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★ 4.4 (11)

From ₩ 119,927

Hotels • Dehradun

Landour Wood House

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Hotels • Dehradun

Hyatt Centric Rajpur Road Dehradun

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Hotels • Rishikesh

HOLY VIVASA

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2025-12-07 09:17:55

Fantastic 5.0

Ajay is so excellent for tour guide and photo help, safe driving, look forward to visit again.

Private 1-Day Trip to Haridwar and Rishikesh by Car

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2026-02-03 05:14:50

Fantastic 5.0

It was an amazing experience, Gurmeet Singh showed me an India I had never seen before, he explained to me the local culture and all about the Ganga Arti. I highly recommend taking this tour with him

Haridwar Rishikesh Full-Day Private Tour

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2025-10-27 19:34:09

Fantastic 5.0

Good location and cleanliness is very good. Appreciate the efforts everything was just fine no complaints. They have assured me a early check-in of 2 hours and bang on I have checkin early

Hotel Sunny Cot - Free Mall shuttle and Parking

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Time zone
GMT +05:30
No time difference
Currency
Indian Rupee
1KRW = 0.06INR
Official languages
Hindi
Best time to visit
JAN - FEB
Basant Panchami
Recommended trip duration
7 days
Flight time
5.5 hours
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