Best Places to Visit in Uttarakhand – Uttarakhand can be said as the land of Gods not only because of the sacred spots in the state but also because of the heavenly beauty that the state is blessed with. Uttarakhand, the hilly state is extremely loved by the travelers from all across the country. The backdrop of the majestic Himalayas make for the most scenic sight that increases the beauty of the state tenfold. The state is filled with forests, valleys, hill stations, bugyals, lakes, caves, and falls. There is a strong belief that Uttarakhand was chosen by the Gods to be their abode and hence this enchanting land has a lot go mysteries to be unfolded. Uttarakhand is one of the top adventure destinations as well that attracts travelers from all across the world. The towns in the state is suitable for a variety of travelers be it solo travelers, family vacationers, adventure seekers, honeymooners, budget travelers, and basically everyone. Optima Travels offers several Uttarakhand tour packages which can be customized as per a traveler’s interest, budget and duration. On that note, below are listed the 10 best places to visit in Uttarakhand.

 Lansdowne: To begin with, here is one of the most beautiful, serene, and also an underrated town in the state that is Lansdowne. This cantonment town was founded by the British Viceroy and hence it has the authentic English touch. It being little underrated is raw and unfiltered by the human involvement. The tip and toe view point, St. Mary’s church, and Kaleshwar temple are some of the best tourist places in the city.

 Ranikhet: Another underrated yet very pretty town in the state is Ranikhet. It is one of the most scenic hill stations one could ever spend time at. Visiting Ranikhet in summers ensures a lavish budget vacation in the lap of the nature. Ranikhet is called as the tiny hamlet that has a beautiful Himalayan hangover. There are stone buildings all over having the British old world’s charm. Single destination Ranikhet tour packages can be availed by the tourists.

 Auli: Auli is the best adventure town in the state that is famous for skiing. If anyone is interested in skiing then they must head over to Auli and experience the best snow skiing activity. Other than that, the town calls leisure travelers who wish to spend some time in serenity with snow being spread all over the area.

 Nainital: Nainital is quite popular when it comes to tourism as compared to the other above mentioned places. The lake town has a lot of peaceful lakes where the travelers like to sit and spend major hours of their day. Other activities at the lakes are boating, photography, etc. Staying in the cottages and experiencing the weather in this Himalayan nestled town is bliss to the mankind. Nainital tour packages are popular tours in Uttarakhand.

 Dehradun: The most famous town in Uttarakhand amongst the travelers is Dehradun. Dehradun is a small quaint town yet it has a lot of places to explore. The ambiance is serene without the hustle of the main city. There are many tourist spots like Robber’s cave, Sahastradhara, Lord Buddha temple, etc to explore in Dehradun.

 Rishikesh: Another very famous town to explore in Uttarakhand is Rishikesh. Rishikesh is the best place in the world to learn yoga and meditation. It is one of the best places in the country to try hands on different adventures. Trying white water river rafting is a not to miss activity in the town. Rishikesh is also one of the top pilgrim spots in the country that attracts devotees from across the world. Rishikesh tour packages offer opportunity to learn Yoga and enjoy sports like bunjee jumping, trekking, white water rafting etc.

 Kedarnath: Uttarakhand is the land of sacred spots and Kedarnath is one of the top pilgrim spots of the country. This land of Lord Shiva is one of the most popular tourist and pilgrim spots that are absolutely loved by the travelers. The devotees from all across the world visit this town to pay their regards to Lord Shiva in the Kedarnath temple.

 Chopta: Chopta is another very famous trekking spots in the country. Chopta is in the travel list of every adventurer. It is the base camp for the Tungnath trek. Chopta is so beautiful with the pine, cedar, and rhododendron forest surrounding the land from all sides. The trail of this trek is intense and has deep jungle path. It is an exciting spot to explore.

 Almora: Another small, serene, quaint, and pleasant hill station located in the Kumaon hills is Almora. This hill station is also called as the cultural head of Kumaon. The nature lovers would find their paradise in this small retreat hill station. Also, the botanists have their hotspot here because apparently there are over 4000 plant species present here. Book Almora tour packages with Optima Travels.

 Kausani: The last one in our list is Kausani. It is a must visit place during the summers as the sight of the Himalayan peaks like Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Panchchuli make for the most gorgeous views. The nature lovers are going to have a great time staying in Kausani. The mountains, the grasslands, the valleys, etc make the travelers want to stay in this small hill station forever.

 To explore the beauty of the mesmerizing Uttarakhand state, the travelers must consider visiting these places. Some of the places mentioned above are traveler’s favorites and some of them are quite underrated. But, all of them are beautiful in their own ways and exploring them gives the travelers a chance to spend some time in heaven. The best time to visit Uttarakhand is during summers. During the winters, one can expect a lot of snow everywhere but in some places the temperature is too extreme for travelling. One must avoid visiting the state during the monsoons as landslides are quite common during this time of the year.