Explore Offbeat Places in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is a place of myths and mountains. Hindus think of it as Dev Bhoomi – the Land of Gods – sometimes called as a dramatic terrain that is covered with holy peaks, lakes and rivers.  Having high-altitude hiking trails that leads to spectacular pilgrimage sites where tales from Hindu epics were made. Though the presence of Lord Shiva and Parvati over the state, the legend of Jim Corbett lives on the famed tiger reserve that bears the name proudly.

Many who visited Says “its a chest of activities and sheer natural beauty that it’s a travellers' gold.

1. Dehradun — It is the capital and also called the "Oxford of India" because of the boarding schools.
2. Almora — A small hill station.
3. Haridwar — Holiest city on the Ganges and known for Kumbh Mela, the world's largest festival.
4. Mukteshwar —Its a small town famous due to Jim Corbett who penned the novel "The Man Eaters of Kumaon".
5. Mussoorie — A famous hill station few kilometers above Dehradun known for its scenic beauty and panoramic views.
6. Nainital —  A picture perfect hill station, known for its 150+ year old schools
7. Pithoragarh — Its a city in Uttarakhand, nearest to the borders with China (Tibet) and Nepal
8. Rishikesh — It is known as the yoga capital of the world

Uttarakhand also provides immense opportunities for adventure sports, such as skiing and some of India’s best trekking trails like Valley Of Flowers. People usually get mesmerized by the scenic beauty and the peace once they explore it more.

 Its well said that Uttarakhand is a perfect mixture of Adventure and Peace.

“I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made straight and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together.”