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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. Kedarnath Mandir
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5.0 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By DAGANKIT - Raipur, India
Kedarnath Temple is located in the lap of Garhwal Himalayas, some 220 kms from Rishikesh,is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva.Lying against the backdrop of the magnificent Kedarnath Range, at an altitude of 11745 ft. The nearby flowing Mandakini River, mesmerizing vistas and splendid sceneries in the form of the snow capped mountains, greenlust forests, make Kedarnath a tranquil and picturesque landscape.It is one of the most prominent pilgrimages,particularly for the Hindus. Although you can trek the 20km route but i personally suggest you to take helicopter and spend time there. do take warm cloth as gets very cold out there and midnight abhishek and puja is something to look forward to.
2. Tungnath Temple
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5.0 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By pawanagni - Kanpur, India
This is the highest Lord Shiva Temple, situated at 14000 mtrs. above sea level and is also known as fourth Kedar at Chopta.. The climb is steep and tiring although only 3.5 kms... but the satisfaction you get after taking darshan is very mesmerizing.. You can take horse also for reaching the temple... the priests here are very polite and not there to rob you of your pocket...Amazing views of mountains and scenery will keep you spellbound during your trek to Temple.. Sight's are truly to behold... the experience cannot be described here in words... A MUST visit for All...
3. Swarg Ashram
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4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By Uttarakhand-Travel1 - Haldwani, India
Swarg Ashram is also known as Shri 108 Baba kali Kamli Wale Swami Atam Prakash Ji situated in picturesque surrounding and the left bank of the Ganges between Rishikesh and Laxman Jhula. The area is also known as the “Ground Zero” which is surrounded by Ashram and Temples and the spot where from ages of yore the famous yogi and rishis have been doing the Tapasya from the ancient times.
4. Har ki Pauri
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4.5 based on 1,567 reviews
Har Ki Pauri Haridwar : Haridwar is one of the most ancient pilgrimage centers in India that has been reverence from times immemorial. Hari means (Lord/God) and Dwar means Gateway. Hence Haridwar means Gateway to the Lord. According to the India mythology, it is one of the four places where drops of elixir, Amrita accidentally spilled over from the pitcher or Kumbha, in which it was being carried away by the celestial bird Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. These four spots have today become places where the Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 12 years in succession - Nasik, Ujjain, Haridwar and Allahabad. Millions of devotees and tourist congregate from all over the world to celebrate this celestial event and perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of the river Ganges.
Reviewed By captaincoolest - New Delhi, India
Har Ki Pauri at Haridwar is the real gateway to heaven.This place has a great significance in Hindu mythology and it is highly worshipped.This is the place where ashes are submerged in Ganges since time immemorial. This is one of the greatest pilgrimage in Hindu religion.The Har Ki Pauri is worshipped like none other place in human history.The Ganges is worshipped every morning and evening without fail and it is termed as Ganga Arti.The Ganga Arti is attended by thousands of people who come here to seek blessings of mother Ganga.The river Ganga is considered as mother in hindu religion and it is highly respected and worshipped by Crores of Hindus all over the world.The people take holy dip in this pious river to wash away their sins and seek divine blessings.The month of Sawan during monsoons is considered to be the most sacred period to take holy dip in Ganges.People from far away towns of Delhi,Haryana,Rajasthan walk several hundreds of Kilometers during Kanwar yatra.The Kanwarias carry Ganga water in pots,cans and walk all the way from har ki pauri to their home towns.The Kanwar yatra takes place for almost 15-20 days and culminate on the occassion of Maha Shiv ratri when holy water of Ganga is poured over Shiv linga. The har ki pauri comes to a standstill during Kanwar yatra when millions of people flock togehter to take a holy dip in mother Ganga.
5. 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.
6. 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!!
7. Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple
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4.5 based on 466 reviews
Reviewed By Raks82 - Ghaziabad, India
This is an amazing place nestled amongst the tall Deodar trees the temple location itself provides a sense of inner enlightenment and peace, besides an excellent place for taking photos and selfies.
8. Forest Research Institute
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4.5 based on 683 reviews
Reviewed By ak_conquerer - New Delhi, India
What a grand campus. The moment you enter you will surprised by the grandeur and the frolic greenery all around you. Fresh air, tall trees will surely make your walk to the central part of campus much easier. The campus is huge and very picturesque. A good number of bollywood movies have been shot at this campus. There are various museums inside and quite easy to get lost in the big campus, so just keep a track of the streets inside. If you have a private vehicle, roaming around the huge campus would be pretty easy, else walking is the only option I found. Click lots of pictures, lots of greenery and a beautiful serene environment. Relax and enjoy the wow architecture. Its magnanimous. !!
9. Tapkeshwar Temple
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4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By satyapal
It is located around 7 km from the city. A swayambhu Shivalingam is situated in the cave. The place got it's name as water droplets falls upon Shivlingam continuously. A very peaceful environment where many sadhus can be seen meditating. It's is believed that Guru Dronacharya did worship of lord Shiva during Mahabharata period.
10. Tibetan Buddhist Temple
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4.5 based on 354 reviews
Reviewed By anupriya798 - Dehradun, India
The Tibetan Buddhist monastery, takes you to a different world. It boasts of one of the tallest statues of Lord Buddha in the whole of Asia. The temple and the statue are beautiful with intricate designs that truly depict the Tibetan culture. The vast open lawns make a good place for people to enjoy family picnics and the best part is that they take it most care that the premises remains clean. There are shops inside that sell decoratives, crockery and apparel which is really interesting. Had some great shopping experience here. There are restaurants near by that serve authentic Tibetan food. The surrounding is green with a thick jungle that makes the location even more beautiful. The place gives a sense of calm and is worth visiting.
