Beauty of Uttarakhand (उत्तराखंड की सुंदरता)
Uttarakhand is called Devbhoomi, the Land of the Gods. In one state you find snow peaks, the sources of the Ganga and Yamuna, lakes, meadows, tiger forests and some of India's holiest temples. उत्तराखंड को देवभूमि कहा जाता है: बर्फ से ढकी चोटियाँ, गंगा–यमुना का उद्गम, झीलें, बुग्याल, जंगल और पवित्र धाम, सब एक ही राज्य में।
Two regions: Garhwal and Kumaon
Uttarakhand has two regions. Garhwal in the west has Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Dehradun and the Char Dham. Kumaon in the east has Nainital, Bhimtal, Almora, Ranikhet, Kausani, Munsiyari and Jim Corbett National Park.
उत्तराखंड के दो भाग हैं: गढ़वाल (हरिद्वार, ऋषिकेश, मसूरी, चार धाम) और कुमाऊँ (नैनीताल, अल्मोड़ा, रानीखेत, कौसानी, जिम कॉर्बेट)।
Most beautiful places in Uttarakhand
| Place | Why go | From Noida (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Rishikesh | Ganga aarti, river rafting, Laxman Jhula, yoga ashrams | ~230 km |
| Mussoorie | Queen of the Hills, Kempty Falls, Mall Road, Doon valley views | ~275 km |
| Nainital | Naini Lake boating, Snow View Point, nearby Bhimtal and Sattal | ~300 km |
| Kainchi Dham | Neem Karoli Baba ashram near Nainital | ~290 km |
| Jim Corbett | India's oldest national park, tiger safaris | ~250 km |
| Auli | Ski slopes, Nanda Devi views, cable car from Joshimath | ~500 km |
| Kausani | 300 km wide Himalayan panorama at sunrise | ~420 km |
| Chopta and Tungnath | Mini Switzerland meadows, the highest Shiva temple | ~430 km |
| Valley of Flowers | UNESCO site, alpine flowers in monsoon (July–August) | ~500 km to Govindghat |
| Char Dham | Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath | see the Char Dham guide |
Best time to visit Uttarakhand
- March to June: pleasant days, ideal for hill stations and the Char Dham Yatra. गर्मियों की छुट्टियों के लिए सबसे अच्छा समय।
- July to September: green valleys and the Valley of Flowers, but landslides are common. मानसून में सावधानी से यात्रा करें।
- October to November: clear mountain views and fewer crowds. साफ मौसम और हिमालय के सुंदर दृश्य।
- December to February: snow in Auli, Mussoorie and Nainital on some days. बर्फबारी देखने के लिए।
उत्तराखंड की सुंदरता: कुछ खास अनुभव
- हर की पौड़ी (हरिद्वार) और त्रिवेणी घाट (ऋषिकेश) पर शाम की गंगा आरती।
- नैनीताल की झील में नौका विहार और माल रोड पर सैर।
- चोपता से तुंगनाथ और चंद्रशिला का ट्रेक।
- कौसानी से सूर्योदय के समय हिमालय की चोटियाँ।
- जिम कॉर्बेट में जंगल सफारी।
- केदारनाथ और बद्रीनाथ धाम के दर्शन।
Uttarakhand tour ideas from Noida and Delhi
- Weekend (2–3 days): Haridwar–Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Nainital or Jim Corbett.
- 5–6 days: our Uttarakhand tour package, from ₹13,000 per person.
- 9–12 days: the Char Dham Yatra, from ₹17,000 per person from Haridwar.
- Your own plan: hire a taxi for Uttarakhand or a tempo traveller and travel at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Uttarakhand called Devbhoomi?
Because it is home to many of Hinduism's holiest places, including the Char Dham, Haridwar, Rishikesh and the Panch Kedar temples, and the sources of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
Which is the most beautiful place in Uttarakhand?
Popular choices are Nainital, Mussoorie, Auli, Kausani, Chopta and the Valley of Flowers. For pilgrims, Kedarnath and Badrinath are the highlights.
What is the best time to visit Uttarakhand?
March to June and October to November are best for most places. Visit Auli in winter for snow and the Valley of Flowers in July–August.
उत्तराखंड घूमने के लिए कितने दिन चाहिए?
एक हिल स्टेशन के लिए 2–3 दिन काफी हैं। पूरे गढ़वाल या कुमाऊँ के लिए 5–7 दिन और चार धाम यात्रा के लिए 9–12 दिन रखें।
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