In Uttarkhand, tourism is a major contributor to the state’s economy; the area is home to several national parks and World Heritage sites, as well as thousands of meters of high snowy mountain ranges. There are hundreds of spots in the state that are rich in natural beauty and terrain where tourists prefer to spend their weekends. The state of Uttarakhand is known for its monasteries and temples, in addition to its natural beauty.
Name of the Hill Stations | Attractions | Districts |
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Almora | Kasar Devi temple, Bright End Corner, Chitai Temple, Katarmal Sun Temple. Binsar, Lal Bazaar, Jageshwar, Mountain Biking | Almora |
Askot | Kasar Devi temple, Bright End Corner, Chitai Temple, Katarmal Sun Temple, Binsar, Lal Bazaar, Jageshwar, Trekking, Mountain Biking | Pithoragarh |
Auli | Ski, Artificial lake, Views, Trekking, Vishu Prayag, Joshimath, Badrinath | Chamoli |
Badrinath | Badrinath temple, | Chamoli |
Bageshwar | Kanda, Vijaypur, Baijnath, Pindari Glacier, Pindari Glacier Trek, Loharkhet, Sunderdhunga Glacier Trek | Bageshwar |
Berinag | Pithoragarh Hill Station, Patal Bhuvneshwar, Askot Polymetallic Deposit Tunnel Mines | Pithoragarh |
Bhimtal | Garg Parvat, Nal Damyanti Tal, Sattal, Karkotaka, Bhimtal Lake | Nainital |
Binsar | Khali Estate, Binsar Mahadev, Archaeological Spots, Binsar Sanctuary Museum, Kasar Devi Temple | Almora |
Chamoli | Badrinath, Kedranath,Tungnath, Hemkunt Sahib, Vedni Bugyal, RoopKund, Valley of Flowers, Auli Bugyal, Gvvaldam | Chamoli |
Champawat | Tanakpur, Baleshwar Temple, Devidhura, Gwal Devta, Mayawati Ashram, Poornagiri Temple, Vanasur-ka-Kila | Champawat |
Chaukori | Temples, Peaks, Valleys | Pithoragarh |
Chopta | Himalayan range, Valleys, Trekking, Hiking | Chamoli |
Didihat | Chaukori, Belkot | Pithoragarh |
Dehradun | Chatwode Hall, Buddha statue, Osho Institute, Forest Research Institute, Tara statue and stupas, Mindroling stupa | Dehradun |
Gangolihat | Ancient temples, Underground caves, MahaKalika Temple | Pithoragarh |
Garhwal | Tehri, Trekking | Garhwal |
Joshimath | Jyotirmath, Jyotirmath Lord Narasimhar Temple, Narasimha Temple | Chamoli |
Kasauni | Gandhi Ashram, Rudradhari Falls and Caves, Sumitranandan Pant Gallery, Kot Bhramari Temple, Planets Show, Mountain Biking | Bageshwar |
Kedarnath | Kedarnath Temple, Vasuki Tal, Sonprayag, Shankaracharya Samadhi, Bhairav Nath Temple, Gaurikund, | Rudraprayag |
Landour | Himalayan ranges, Valleys, Trekking | Dehradun |
Lansdowne | War Memorial, Santoshi Mata Temple, Regimental Museum, Bhulla Taal, St. Mary’s Church, Lover’s lane | Pauri Garhwal |
Lohaghat | Shyamla Taal, Devidhura, Gurudwara Ritha Sahib, Abbot Mount, Varansur fort, Mayawati Ashram, bbot Mount | Champawat |
Mukteshwar | Mukteshwar Dham, Chauli-ki-Jali | Nainital |
Munsiyari | Mountain ranges, Trekking, Johar Valley | Pithoragarh |
Mussoorie | Gunhill, Lake Mist, Municipal Garden, Mussoorie Lake, Bhatta Falls, Jharipani Fall, Mossy Fall, Nag Devta Temple, Cloud End, Himalayan Weavers, and Cambridge Book Store | Dehradun |
Nainital | Naini Lake, Nakuchia Lake, Bhimtal Lake, Naini Devi Temple, Governor’s House, St. John’s Church, Snow View Point, Naina Peak | Nainital |
Naukuchiatal | Lake, mountains ranges | Nainital |
Pauri | Ancient temples, Moutain ranges | Pauri Garhwal |
Pithoragarh | Pithoragarh For, Kapileshwar Mahadev, Thal Kedar, Nakuleshwara, Askot Sanctuary, Chaukori, Gangolihat, Jhulaghat, Narayan Ashram, Dharchula, Munshyari, Patal Bhuvaneshwar | Pithoragarh |
Tarkeshwar Mahadev | Nature beauty, Temple, forest | Pauri Garhwal |
Ranikhet | Wildlife, Golf, Hills | Almora |
Rishikesh | Temples, Ghats, Bridges, river, Culture | Dehradun |
Rudraprayag | Rudranath Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple, Koteshwar, Kartik Swami temple | Rudraprayag |
Uttarkashi | Kandar Devta Mandir, Vishwanath Temple, Ganga Kinare, Ujeli, Tiloth Power Plant, Maneri Dam, Bhali Dam, Nachiketa Tal, Kuteti Devi temple, Joshiyara, Matli, Mahidanda | Uttarkashi |
Marchula | Corbett National Park | Almora |
Valley of flowers | Valley of Flowers National Park | Dehradun |
Dhanaulti | ECO-Park, Surkanda Devi Temple, Himalayan Weavers, Aaloo Khet | Tehri Garhwal |
Kanatal | Tehri Dam, Kodia Jungle, Chamba | Tehri |