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Uttarakhand (English: /ˌʊtəˈrɑːkʌnd/), officially the State of Uttarakhand (Uttarākhaṇḍ Rājya), formerly known as Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Devbhumi (literally "Land of the Gods") due to many Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for the natural environment of the Himalayas, the Bhabhar and the Terai. On 9 November 2000, Uttarakhand became the 27th state of the Republic of India, being created from the Himalayan and adjoining northwestern districts of Uttar Pradesh. It borders Tibet to the north; the Province No. 7 of Nepal to the east; and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the south and Himachal Pradesh to the west and north-west as well as Haryana on its south-western corner. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. The interim capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun, the largest city of the state, which is a railhead. The High Court of the state is located in Nainital.
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1. Nainital Lake
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4.5 based on 2,853 reviews
Reviewed By Bencyla
Nainital is a small and Beautiful Hill station in India, We can enjoy Shopping all over the area and boating in the lake, hiking and tracking to top view points in the mountains , from top the lake looks very small. weather was awesome .enjoyed the stay there.
2. Ganga Aarti at Haridwar
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4.5 based on 2,089 reviews
Ganga Aarti Means Prayer for the River Ganga. The Ganga is holy river in India. It is worshipped as a goddess. Every day Morning and Evening Ganga Aarti is organised by Ganga Sabha at Har Ki Pauri. Morning and evening time for Aarti is according to Sunset and Sunrise. There is no entry fees or charges for the ceremony. A large number of people gather on both side of the river Ganga to experience and take part in this amazing ceremony. Ganga Lahari Mantra is chanted while making offering to Ganga "Panchamrut" anf flowers. Last part of the Ganga Aarti is special Aarti song for river Ganga which pilgrims / visitors can hear through loud speakers. Pandits will be offering Aarti during the song with special copper "Diya". During some festivals and busy season like may june overwhelming crowd gather here specially during the evening ceremony. Place to seat is difficult sometimes. It is best to reach at least one hour before the sunset time if you want to find better place.
Reviewed By 183gitaj - Ahmedabad, India
Amazing & divine experience of Ganga Aarti in the evening!! Enjoyed more as Hotel Ganga Lehri had organised with local Guruji & we were sitting very near to main aarti place! The diyas in all the Aartis & it’s shadows in the river created magnificent view. Amazing to hear Aarti & people’s participation in it! One gets the feeling of heaven on earth !! Har har Gange!!
3. Triveni Ghat
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4.5 based on 1,662 reviews
Reviewed By yoga4good - Toronto, Canada
Incredible Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges was beautuful, interesting and a moving spiritual experience.
4. Sivananda Ashram
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By StephanieNederland - Wijk aan Zee, The Netherlands
This is a beautiful and peaceful ashram to visit in Rishikesh. There is a bookshop with books and CD's of Swami Sivananda.
5. Kunjapuri Devi Temple
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4.5 based on 272 reviews
Kunjapuri Devi Temple is one of the most revered Shakti Peeths of Goddess Shakti in Garhwal Himalayas. This is an ancient temple located at about 1600 meters height. Beauty of this place is, you can see snow-clad white Himalayas and river Ganga (Ganges) from the same peak. The place popular for beautiful sunrise view with the Sun rising from behind the Himalayan peaks. Yogi Arwind Ashram and Kunjapuri Guest house are the places of accommodation. This place is perfect location for yoga, meditation, quiet retreats etc.
Reviewed By PurnamAdah - Jena, Germany
A small and beautiful Temple with amazing heights and views of mighty Himalayan mountains. Quiet and full of spunky and loving monkeys (just watch your bags, because the monkeys will steal your stuff, lol!).
6. Neer Garh Waterfall
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4.5 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By nikitat534
Must visit , so calm serene natural beauty , totally loved it . The hike is a decent workout too.Go for it !
7. Camel's Back Road
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4.0 based on 828 reviews
Reviewed By HarlemJap
Lovely 3.5 km walk with a view of the majestic himalayas. On a nice clear day the snow clad mountains look breathtaking. Just a great walk. Better done in the morning
8. The Beatles Ashram
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4.0 based on 809 reviews
Reviewed By VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex - New Delhi, India
The Beatles Ashram is also known as ‘Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram’ or ‘84 Kutiya’ or ‘Chaurasi Kutia’. It became popular with Beatles name after the rock band came here for to study meditation in 1968. The ashram is situated on eastern bank of river Ganga, opposite Muni Ki Reti, it is around 1km from the new bridge Janki Setu (or Sita Pul) opened in Nov., 2020 downstream Ram Jhula. If you going by car, park your car in new parking developed on western bank of Ganga at Janki Setu. Then walk from there around 1km. The Ashram was setup in 1960s. During the 1960s and 1970s, as the International Academy of Meditation, it was the training centre for students of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who devised the Transcendental Meditation Technique (TMT). The Ashram was abandoned in 1990 and later taken care by Forest Deptt. It is the part of Rajaji Tiger Reserve. Entry ticket for Indian is INR 150 and for Students is INR 40. Foreigners have to pay a lot. If you are interested in the Beatles or Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ji, this place will be worth visiting. Ruins of old buildings, scattered meditation kutias, 84 Kutias building, kitchen, post office, printing press, Meditation Hall, living rooms are there. One can see the graffiti on the walls, still looking alive and takes you to 1960s. View of Ganga from top of the hill is amazing. Some exhibits having photographs about TMT, Yogi ji, The Beatles. Animals and birds are displayed here. A small canteen serving snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks is worth sitting there.
9. Lal Tibba
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4.0 based on 1,175 reviews
Reviewed By KimBatteau - Dehradun, India
Mussoorie is not what it used to be. It's imitating Shimla by becoming overdeveloped, crowded, noisy, and dirty. Instead go directly up to Landour, have a pancake at Char Dukan, take the lovely walk to Lal Tibba (the place where on a clear day you can see the snowcapped Himalayas in the distance), then walk back to old St. Paul's church, and go into the church to experience real quiet. Then go on a bit further to the restored Victorian villa, Rokeby Manor, go up to the second floor restaurant, and sit out in the covered porch, admire the magnificent trees and see if you can see a fabulous yellow-billed blue magpie, as you sip your chai. This is the way Mussoorie used to be. 8
10. Lakshman Jhula Bridge
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4.0 based on 2,158 reviews
Reviewed By 9971600663 - Ghaziabad District, India
Category : History Ideal Time -2-2:30 Hrs / Rating 4.3 Out 5 Lakshman Jhula : Lakshman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge over the holy river Ganga at Rishikesh. A famous landmark place in Rishikesh, Lakshman Jhula is 450 feet in length connecting Pauri district with Tehri district. Lakshman Jhula also offers a panoramic view of river Ganga and Rishikesh city having a number of temples.Trayambakeshwar temple , Sachha Akhileswar mahadev Temple , Lakshaman temple and Sri RaghuNathji’s Temple are the major Temples Located Near lakshman Jhula
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