Places to visit in Uttarakhand

Home to more than 600 endangered species, Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park of India. Nestled in the midst of dense and rugged settings of Nainital in Uttarakhand, it is famous for the first launch of Project Tiger in the year of 1973. Established in 1936 as the ‘Hailey National Park’, this renowned wild...

There are a few places as serene as this prestigious Tapkeshwar Temple situated on the outskirts of Dehradun city. The temple is located amidst a forest and its gates are always lined up with devotees. It is also considered as one of the most prestigious temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. One of the key attractions of this te...

A miniature zoological park, Dehradun Zoo is set in the midst of Shivalik range of Doon Valley. Offering a perfect escape from the humdrum of the bustling city life, the enchanting Dehradun Zoo in Dehradun, Uttarakhand provides you with an amazing opportunity to get acquainted with astonishing wildlife in the Himalayan regi...

Kalsi is a small charming village, situated in Dehradun district and is 780 meters above sea level. This place falls in the Jaunsar-Bawar tribal belt region and is located at the assembly point of the rivers Yamuna and Tons. The place has a lush green forest and trees of oak and sal in its setting. Kalsi in Dehradun boasts ...

Built-in the later years of the 20th century by the revered Buddhist religious head Kochen Rinpoche, Buddha Temple in Dehradun is a magnificent Tibetan Monastery and is also known as Mindrolling Monastery. It was built not only to safeguard the religious and cultural sentiments of the Buddhists but also to promote the same....

An Indian national park located near Dehradun, Rajaji National Park is more than just what it is. The place is also a tiger reserve located on the foothills of the Himalayas in the Shivaliks. This beautiful national park is sprawled over a gigantic area of 820.42 sq kilometers. There are three rivers that pass through this ...

Clock Tower in Dehradun is situated at the heart of the valley. It is often considered as the city center. Just as the name suggests, the tower comes with a huge clock that has been the center of attraction of many visitors. It is one of those historical attractions in Dehradun that embodies the essence of the town. Moreove...

Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful states in India as it shelters iconic hill stations which the country has to offer. One such location is Binsar which has gained a lot of popularity among travel enthusiasts because of its natural beauty and majestic landscape. People from all corners of the globe come to this humble...

Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh is ideally located on the banks of Ganga and so close is the holy river to the Ashram that it seems to permeate your being with its holiness, be it your room or the private ghat at the Ashram. There are many rooms in the Ashram that gives you a soothing view of Ganga from your window. When you ...

If one calls Mussoorie the hottest cake for tourists, Landour is the cherry on top. And in its heart lies a place of brilliance called ‘Lal Tibba’. A perfect setting by the nature at a daunting altitude of 7500 feet/2286 meter, this is the highest peak in the vicinity of the mountain region. The picturesque view it lends is...