What Are the Best Tourist Places in Uttarakhand?
1. Auli
Located amidst the majestic Garhwal Himalayas, Auli rewards tourists with stunning snow-capped mountains, vistas and coniferous forests. It is also a much-preferred destination for sports lovers because tourists can enjoy snowboarding and skiing.
- Best Time to Visit– April to June, November to March (for skiing)
- Ideal Vacation Duration- 2 – 3 days
- Average Expense – ₹ 10,000 for 2 Nights/ 3 Days per person
- Places to Visit- Jyotirmath, Auli Artificial Lake, Nanda Devi Peak, Chenab Lake, Trishul Peak
- Things to Do- Skiing, snowboarding, trekking, camping and birding tour
How to Reach-
- By Plane- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (149 km)
- By Train- Rishikesh (209 km)
- By Road- One can travel by buses and hire cabs from Rishikesh, Rudraprayag, Srinagar, Ukhimath, Chamoli, Pauri etc. Cables cars also operate from Joshimath to Auli.
2. Chopta
This beautiful place hidden within the Himalayas is a paradise for trekkers. Tourists are rewarded with the breathtaking beauty of the mountains and landscapes. It is a popular tourist place in Uttarakhand for young families and adventurous backpackers.
- Best Time to Visit- March to June
- Ideal Vacation Duration- 1 day
- Average Expense – ₹ 4,200 for 2 Nights/ 3 Days for 2 to 4 persons
- Places to Visit- Kedarnath Mandir, Gurudongmar Lake, Valley of Thangu, Tungnath Temple, Deori Tal
- Things to Do– Camping at Baniyakund, trekking, bird watching, nature walking, exploring the local culture
How to Reach-
- By Plane- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (97km)
- By Train- Rishikesh Railway Station (100 km)
- By Road– The NH58 is the national highway that connects Chopta to Kedarnath and Rudraprayag. Buses and taxis are available for transport.
3. Nainital
This beautiful place located within majestic mountains is one of the most famous places in Uttarakhand. Young couples and families frequently visit this scenic getaway. Nainital is home to many pristine lakes, and so it is also referred to as the ‘Lake District of India’.
- Best Time to Visit- Throughout the year
- Ideal Vacation Duration- 2 – 3 days
- Average Expense – ₹ 2,500 for 1 Nights/ 2 Days per person
- Places to Visit- Nainital Lake, Snow View Point, Tiffin Top, Himalayan Botanical Garden, Bhimtal Lake
- Things to Do– Boating, enjoying the scenic beauty, visiting temples, riding ropeway, sightseeing and shopping
How to Reach-
- By Plane- Pantnagar Airport (70 km)
- By Train- Kathgodam Railway Station (23 km)
- By Road- This tourist destination is well-connected with Indian cities via NH87. Generally, tourists take a bus or hire a cab from New Delhi. It takes 9 hours to cover the journey of 320 km. Busses and taxis are easily available from Kumaon and Garhwal.