15 Best Things to Do in Uttarakhand

From spiritual riversides to adrenaline and alpine treks, Uttarakhand packs in remarkable variety. Here are the best things to do in Uttarakhand.

Spiritual and Riverside

1. Attend the Ganga Aarti at Haridwar, where hundreds of lamps drift down the river at Har Ki Pauri.
2. Do sunrise yoga in Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world.
3. Cross the Lakshman and Ram Jhula suspension bridges over the Ganga.
4. Complete the Char Dham or Do Dham yatra to the high Himalayan shrines.

Adventure

1. Raft the Ganga rapids at Rishikesh, the classic 16 km stretch.
2. Bungee jump or take the giant swing at Jumpin Heights near Rishikesh.
3. Ski at Auli in winter, with Nanda Devi as your backdrop.
4. Trek to Kedarkantha, a beginner-friendly snow summit.
5. Hike Chopta to Tungnath and Chandrashila for a Himalayan sunrise.

Hill Stations and Nature

1. Boat on Naini Lake and walk the Mall Road in Nainital.
2. Visit Kempty Falls and Gun Hill in misty Mussoorie.
3. Trek the Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in monsoon.
4. Spot tigers on a jeep safari in Jim Corbett National Park.

Offbeat

1. Camp at Deoria Tal, a serene lake reflecting the Chaukhamba peaks.
2. Explore Mana village near Badrinath, the last village before Tibet.

Honest tip: Do not try to combine the high pilgrimage circuit and the hill stations in one short trip; the driving distances are large. Pick a theme, adventure, pilgrimage or hill-station relaxation, and do it well.

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