Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is the 27th state of India that is separated from Uttar Pradesh on 9 Nov 2000

Area-19,739 sq miles

Population -1.01 crore(2011)

Total district-13

Capital-Dehradun

Uttarakhand is also known by another name “Dev Bhoomi” lands of god, due to many Hindu temples and pilgrimage centers.

If you like mountains, cold weather, peace, Lesser Pollution, Temples and many more exciting places then you love Uttarakhand

Simply Heaven Uttarakhand or Uttaranchal is known for its natural beauty of the Himalayas, the Bhabhar and the Terai grasslands and savannas. The Simply Heaven on earth. Uttarakhand offers limitless opportunities for tourism and adventure, Here is the list of what is famous in Uttarakhand, A Simply Heaven.

here are the top 8 places you must visit because there are peace, beautiful places, high mountain range and beautiful destination you can visit anywhere in affordable price

1-NAINITAL

 
If you like a lake( Jhil) then you will like this place 100% “Nainital” The lake which is surrounded by high mountains from all sides, its view will be like heaven.

And I never think anyone would ever miss such an opportunity

• If you are fond of food, next to it is the Tibetan Market, where you will get to eat the famous momos of Nainital(sonamfast food)and many other interesting things.

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• If you like going to the higher peak, then there is no shortage of it, you will enjoy going here 1-Naina Peak 2- Snow View 3-Naini Peak 4-tiffin top

• There you can go for boating and roam freely in the “Thandi Sadak” and “mall road”

• State: Uttarakhand
  District: Nainital
  Famous for/as Hill Station
  Languages: Kumaoni, Hindi, Garhwali Best
  Season: Mar – Jun
  Weather: Summer 15 to 30°C,
  Winter: 0 to 24°C
  Altitude: 2084 m
  Pincode: 263001,263002
  STD code: 05942

2-Haridwar

 Haridwar serves as the Gateway to the Char Dhams of Uttarakhand and Dev Bhoomi. The ‘Panch Tirth’ or the five pilgrimages located within the periphery of Haridwar, are Gangadwara (Har Ki Pauri), Kushwart (Ghat), Kankhal, Bilwa Tirtha (Mansa Devi Temple) and Neel Parvat (Chandi Devi).

Haridwar is also one of the four places; where Kumbh Mela occurs after rotation of every twelve years and Ardh Kumbh after every six years

• Haridwar is famous for the Ganges ghats likes 1-“Vishnu ghats”it is considered a scared place as lord vishnu took bath at this spot and the water is said to relive all sins.

2-Har ki pauri- one of the most revered places in Haridwar, “har ki Pauri”                          literally means the lord’s footstep.

• Temples

1-The “chandi devi temple” is one of the ancient temples in India and attracts thousands of pilgrims during the festivals of Navratra and the Kumbh mela

2-Maya Devi Temple is known for the place where the heart and navel of the goddess Sati fell after she immolated herself and is known as the “Shakti Peetha”

3-Dedicated to the Hindu diety Mansa devi, “mansa devi temple” is placed atop a hilllock known as The Bilwa Parvat of the shiwalik range of the Himalayas

4-The “Daksha Mahadev Temple” is one of the three disputed sites in India claiming to be the place where Goddess Sati’s Father Daksha Prajapati conducted Yagna,leading the chain of events.

3-Auli

If you like to see mountains and snow then you are welcome here, Auli is a popular skiing destination in India because of its glittering slopes and clean environment.

 Skiing in Auli offers beautiful views of peaks such as Mt Nanda Devi Kamet, Mana Parwat, Dunagiri, Beethartoli, Nilkanth, Hathi Parbat, Ghori Parbat and Nar Parbat. The snow-covered hill station of Auli covered with evergreen conifers and the oak forest is located at an altitude of 2000 -3000 metres above sea level and is an ideal place for skiing in India.

 If you like high peaks, you will definitely like Trishul Peak. The three Himalayan mountain peaks of western Kumaun as a whole form the Trishul peak. Having a height of 7120m, the Trishul group forms the southwest corner of the ring of peaks that enclose Nanda Devi Sanctuary

• State: Uttarakhand
  District: Chamoli
  Famous for/as: Hill Station
  Languages: Garwhali, Hindi
  Best Season: Throughout the year
  Weather: Summer 17 to 25

4-Jim Corbett National Park

  is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is located in Nainital district and Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand and was named after Jim Corbett, a well known hunter and naturalist.
If you love animals and like to see them in Jungle, then you will definitely like this place.

Animals you can see here

• Deer
• Tiger
• Elephant
• Rare birds
• Golden jackal and many more
• Flora-A total of 488 different species of plants have been recorded in the park

5-Valley of flower

Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park, located in North Chamoli and Pithoragarh, in the state of Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora.

If you love flowers and plants, then you will definitely like this place.

• The trek of Valley of flowers goes through dense forests, along with Pushpawati river and can be reached by crossing many bridges, glaciers and waterfalls on the way.
• This glaring piece of nature is an Indian National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site exhibiting plush meadows blossomed with endemic alpine flowers and diverse fauna in this valley.

6-Mussoorie

Mussoorie is a wonderful hill station, also known as “queen of the hill” located near the Dehradun in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range. The place of Mussoorie is also called as Gateway to Yamunotri and Gangotri Shrines.
If you like to see a high mountain range and drive on the road of the mountains. So believe me you will definitely like this place

• If you like to roam at night then what better place than the Mall road of Mussoorie is there because of the beautiful weather and the beautiful mountains

• If you like to see mountain view from the peak the come to the “Lal tibba scenic point”.
  The view of the mountains looks quite beautiful from here

State: Uttarakhand
District: Dehradun
Famous for/as: Hill Station
Languages: Kumaoni, Garhwali, Hindi, Gorkhali, English
Best Season: Sep – June
Weather: Summer 24 to 35°C,
Winter: 1 to 22°C
Altitude: 1826 m
Pincode: 248179
STD code: 013563

7- Pithoragarh

Pithoragarh is the easternmost district of Uttarakhand, neighboring Tibet in the north and Nepal in the east. A place of exquisite natural beauty and serenity, Pithoragarh is popularly known as the ‘Little Kashmir’. This captivating town with fascinating forests around it is located at an impressive height of 1,645 m and is nestled in a small valley.

• If you love Trekking, hang gliding Then you must come to this place “chandak”it is also referred for the hill that is famous for housing a temple dedicated to Hindu deity.and is situated at a distance of 8 km from Pithoragarh

• Askot Sanctuary-it is spread across an area of 600sq km here you can find various species of flora, fauna, and avifauna

• Ralam glacier-it is one of the popular treks in Uttarakhand, if you love trekking than mark tick to this place. the maximum height of the trek is about 3900 meters above sea level
• State: Uttarakhand
  District: Pithoragarh
  Famous for/as: Scenic
  Languages:  Kumaoni, Hindi
  Best Season:  Mar-Jun, Sep-Dec
  Weather:  Summer 15-30°C,
  Winter:  0-24°C
  Altitude:  1514 m
  Pincode:  208016
  STD code:  05964

8-Kedarnath

Kedarnath is an ancient and magnificent temple is located in the Rudra Himalaya range, is over a thousand years old, built of massive stone slabs over a large rectangular platform. Ascending through the large gray steps leading to the holy sanctums we find inscriptions in Pali on the steps. The present temple was built by Adi Shankaracharya

• Kedarnath is amongst the holiest pilgrimages for the devout Hindu. It is set amidst the stunning mountainscape of the Garhwal Himalayas at the head of the Mandakini River.
• The shrine of Kedarnath is very scenically placed, and is surrounded by lofty, snow-covered mountains, and during summer grassy meadows covering the valleys. Immediately behind the temple, is the high Keadardome peak, which can be sighted from great distances. The sight of the temple and the peak with its perpetual snows is simply enthralling.
• State: Uttarakhand
  District: Rudraprayag
  Famous for/as: Pilgrim
  Languages: Hindi, Garwali
  Best Season: May to Jun-Sep toOct
  Weather: Summer 7°Cto 17°C,
  Winter: -14 to 8°C
  Altitude: 3553 m
  Pincode: 246445
  STD code: 01372

How many people are fond of roaming around the world like me, I like to roam everywhere in the world, whether there is forest, high mountains, Modern cities, Mysterious places, and there are lots of places, which are in my categories. Which I really want to go in my lifetime.

And here I present my top 11 best countries. I have chosen according to my opinion

Some people may have different opinions, but some of these countries will definitely be included in your list

1-France

The first question is why France is top on the list of all countries what’s so special in France?

You wouldn’t believe that in 2017 around“87 million” people applied for the “International Tourist Arrival” Which is the highest ever and annually around 82 million tourists visit France. From this, you can understand the popularity of that country worldwide.

Tourist attracts towards France by their historical cities, the castles, beautiful weather along with peaceful and pleasing cities.

France is very famous for its beauty and its never-ending nights. Walking through the streets of Paris, with your partners will thrills you a lot.

Some of the places or city which are best for traveling in France

• Eiffel Tower
• Chamonix
• Palace of Versailles
• Mont Saint-Michel
• Gorge du verdon

“Paris is the greatest temple ever built to material joys and the lust of the eyes.”

                                                                                           – Henry James

2-Spain

Spain is the second most visited country in the world

With annually 80 to 82 million tourists annually.

Why do people like to visit Spain?

Spain is famous for its stunning Beaches party and world-famous events like the “La Tomatina” festival. How can you ignore its adorable beauty and marvelous palaces? That’s why we put Spain on our list. Spain is famous worldwide for its magnificent beaches, delectable cuisine, Vibrant Nightlife, and lively fiestas all make Spain one of Europe’s best Gateway.

Some beautiful palaces in Spain where you can visit

• Costa Riva Beach
• Park Guell
• The Canary Islands
• Santiago De Compostela Cathedral
• Guggenheim Museum

“There is no nightlife in Spain. They stay up late but they get up late. That is not night life. That is delaying the day.”

                                                                     -Ernest Hemingway

3-America

America is the world’s largest economy, where 75 to 78 million people visit annually.

After all, what attracts people here so much?

Skyscrapers of New York and Chicago, Monuments of Washington DC.

At the same time, America has been awarded beautiful things by nature like Yellowstone, Alaska to the sunny beaches of California, Hawaii, and Florida. Liberty Statue is a National Icon Of “America”.

Here are the top Places you visit in America

• Grand Canyon
• Manhattan
• Yellow stone
• Niagara Falls
• Las Vegas Strip

“America is the only country ever founded on the printed word.”

                                                                                                    – Marshall McLuhan

4-China

The world’s Second large Economy and the world’s highest Populated country are also on our list.

What is famous in China?

We are actually asking the wrong question, we should instead ask “what is not famous in China”

Around 61 to 63 Million tourists visit China annually.

China is famous for its innovative ideas like Glass Bridge and Tiger leaping gorge

Like New York, Shanghai’s skyscraper is also very famous. Along with human-made artistry, natural beauty is also very much in China.

Famous place you should visit in China

• Beijing
• Shanghai
• The great wall of China
• Jiuzhaigou
• Wilingyuan

5-Italy

Italy is one of the countries where the annual “Tourist Visit” continues to grow quite well.

Annually 60 to 63 Million Tourists visit Italy may be in some year they surpass China in terms of Tourist.

Why Italy Attracts So much Tourist?

It is located in southern Europe, Italy is also known for their world-class Fashion and here you can see most iconic sites of the world like –The leaning Tower of Pisa ,Trevi Fountain and The colleseum .You will Fall in Love with Italy at first sight. Considering the chance to see renowned Renaissance masterpieces and shop for high-end fashion too.

Where you can visit

• Rome
• Florence
• Venice
• Amalfi Coast
• Sicilly

“Traveling is the ruin of all happiness! Considering no looking at a building after seeing Italy”

                                                                                                                         -Fanny Burney, novelist

6-Turkey

Turkey is also high growing in terms of annually “tourist visit” In the world. The nation’s capital is Ankara, a modern city of skyscrapers and distinguished cultural venues such as the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Turkey is quite beautiful as well as it is making great progress.

Annually 43 to 45 million tourist visit Turkey , there is no doubt that country’s is quite well known among all worldwide. Turkey linked Asia to southwestern Europe across the Turkey Straits. Turkey has no lack of beauty. They have everything from beautiful Beach to snow mountains.

Where you can visit?

• Hagia Sophia
• Goreme fairy Chimneys
• Library of Celsus
• Blue Mosques
• Mount Nemrut

“People were right when they say there is no other place on earth as beautiful looking as Istanbul”

                                                                                                                                                                -Chateaubriand

7-Thailand

Thailand is one of the most visited countries in Asia, approximately 35 million visits Thailand annually. We can definitely say that Thailand is very popular in cases of traveling.

What makes Thailand so Popular?

There are many reasons you should visit Thailand

• The Cheap cost of Travel-You can enjoy Travelling in a tight Budget. Low costly Airlines like Nok Air and Air Asia flights always running. Buses and trains are also very affordable in Thailand you can really enjoy in Affordable price.
• Most of the months Weathers is fine
• Temples-Thailand is a Buddhist country. You will easily see Buddhist Temples, 40000 Temples are available there right now, and Temples are still being built.
• Beach-The beaches of Thailand is famous all over the world, if you ever go there, do not forget to go to the beach.

Famous places in Thailand-

• Ko Phi Phi
• Phang nga Bay
• Grand Palace
• Ayuthaya Historical Park
• Similan Islands

“Once I decided to move to Thailand, it changed all my life and my personality”

                                                                                                                              -Jasmine Jazz

8-South Africa

If you are adventurous, then South Africa welcomes you.

South Africa is famous for adventure around the world, from an off-road safari in the jungle to diving in the sea.

If you like watching animals in the open forest more than the cage, then you can definitely enjoy it.

South Africa is a very beautiful African country, which is famous for its wild life. Nature has given a lot to South Africa beautiful beaches, wildlife and mountains.

Some famous palace you should visit.

• Cape Town
• Kruger National Park
• Garden Route
• Durban
• Hermanus

“Done with a nice 3-hour ride. I’ve heard many times before that Cape Town is stunning. That was no lie. What a place.”

                                                                                                                                                                – Lance Armstrong

9-Mexico

One more North American Country’s in our List . Beautiful beaches, festive cultures and Ancient Pyramids together make Mexico a very popular destination to visit.

Enjoy the country’s endless sunshine, stunning view, and beautiful sandy beaches.
If you ever go to Mexico, do not forget to eat Mexican food, you will surely like it very much.

No matter where you go in Mexico, you’ll find friendly and welcoming people. The capital, Mexico City, is one of the largest cities in the world with important financial institutions, museums, historic architecture, fabulous shopping and buzzing nightlife

Best places you can visit in Mexico

• Tulum
• Copper Canyon
• Teotihuacan
• Chichen Itza
• Cozumel

“Mexico is a mosaic of different realities and beauties”

                                                                     -Enrique Pena Nieto

10-Bhutan

Perhaps some people will be surprised to see Bhutan’s name in this list.

This is definitely behind in the case of the tourist annually, but believe me it is far ahead in terms of beauty.

What gives Bhutan a place on my countries  list?

Bhutan is one of the Cheapest Countries. You will get everything there very cheaply, even if your budget is very low, you can roam there in comfort.

Bhutan is a very peaceful country, only greenery will be seen there.

But, Bhutan adopts the policy of “High Value, Low Impact Tourism”-Bhutanese people know that unrestricted tourism can affect their unique landscape and culture, so they take a sustainable approach to tourism development.

The country absorbs more carbon than it gives out.

Best places to visit in Bhutan

• Takstang
• Paro
• Thimphu
• Punakha
• Gangteng

‘‘My arrival in Bhutan was a moment of pure bliss, and one for which I’d been waiting for years. A new, fresh life awaited me, and I arrived pure and if not quite sadhu-like, then pretty close to it.’’

                                                                               – Linda Leaming

11-India

India is the seventh-largest country and the second most in populated country after its neighbor China. There is no doubt in this, this country is very rich in natural beauty as well as History and architecture also.

Here you will find high mountains along with greenery and desert.

There’s a saying in India, “Athithi Devo Bhava”, which means “the guest is God.” Indians consider it a huge honor to have guests in their home and go out of their way to please them. Indian hospitality is world-famous so as a result Indian tourism is rising day by day

You can explore spirituality and the diversity in India is unique. Being a large country with a large population. India presents endless varieties of physical features and cultural patterns.

You can visit these places-

• Tajmahal
• Ellora Caves
• Harmindar Sahib
• Virupaksha Temple
• Kerala backwaters

“To other countries, I may go as a tourist, but to India, I come as a pilgrim”

                                                                                                 –Martin Luther King, Jr.

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