Uttarakhand is a delight for every traveller. Uttrakhand offers the natural beauty of the Himalayas! Hill stations to visit in Uttarakhand include Almora, Nainital, Mussoorie, Ranikhet among others. Auli and Lansdowne are lesser known tourist places in Uttarakhand. Valley of Flowers is a must visit for trekking enthusiasts. Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri are the hill stations that are also the main pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand.
Here is the list of 38 Top Hill Stations in Uttarakhand
1. Nainital
Known For : Naini Lake | Eco Cave Gardens | The Mall Road
Nainital with its beautiful lakes, temples and exotic scenery around is the perfect honeymoon paradise nestled in the arms of Kumaon Hills.
2. Mussoorie
Known For : Lal Tibba | Lake Mist | Kempty Falls
Situated at an altitude of 6000 ft., Mussoorie is a popular hill station famous for its colonial heritage and its religious sites.
3. Auli
Known For : Skiing in Auli | Gurso Bugyal | Kwani Bugyal
Dotted with apple orchards, oaks and deodars; Auli is a popular hill resort in the Himalayan range dating back to 8th Century AD.
4. Almora
Known For : Zero Point | Jageshwar | Kasar Devi Temple
Cradled in the wilderness of Himalayan ranges, the sprawling town of Almora shaped like a horse-shoe is a hill station located in Uttarakhand that boasts of a pre-British heritage.
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5. Ranikhet
Known For : Jhula Devi Temple | Chaubatia Orchards | Majhkhali
Ranikhet meaning Queen's farm, is a hill station developed by the Britishers around ancient temples, undulating Himalayan hills and forests.
6. Valley of Flowers
Known For : Hemkund Sahib | Valley of Flowers National Park | Nanda Devi National Park
Valley of flowers, discovered in 1931 is a World Heritage Site for its wild untamed blooms surrounded by white peaks.
7. Abbott Mount
Known For : Pancheshwar | Lohaghat | Mayawati Ashram
Mount Abbot is a place that has not changed much since it was established in 20th century by a British businessman John Harold Abbott.
8. Lansdowne
Known For : Bhulla Lake | Jungle Safari | Bhim Pakora
Lansdowne at an altitude of 1,706 mt on a hillock is famous for its pristine Himalayan beauty, oak and pine forests, snow-covered peaks and lovely fresh air.
9. Munsiyari
Known For : Birthi falls | Maheshwari Kund | Panchachuli Peak
A small village with an awe-inspiring panorama of snow capped Himalayan Range; Munsiyari is located in the Pithoragarh District.
10. Badrinath
Known For : Badrinath Temple | Vasudhara Falls | Tapt Kund
Badrinath is a pilgrim centre (among one of the Char Dham) set in the backdrop of Neelkanth Mountain Peak dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
11. Madhyamaheshwar
Known For : Madhyamaheshwar Temple | Kanchani Tal | Budha Madhyamaheshwar
Situated at an altitude of 3265 m above the sea level, Madhyamaheshwar has spiritual vibes oozing out of it which are difficult to ignore.
12. Dhanaulti
Known For : Eco Park | Camp Thangdhar | Apple Orchard Resort
With Chamba and Mussoorie in proximity, this little town in Uttarakhand is an offbeat destination located at a height of about 2200 meters above sea level.
13. Kausani
Known For : Rudradhari Falls and Caves | Gwaldam | Trek to Pinnath
Embellished with all the right ingredients including lush green valley, verdant pine tree forests, meandering creeks, tranquility and majestic Himalayan peaks, Kausani is one of the most spellbinding hill stations in Uttarakhand.
14. Champawat
Known For : Banasur ka Kila | Baleshwar Temple | Lohaghat
A gripping journey of self exploration and challenging terrain, Champawat is not your usual retreat.
15. Dharchula
Known For : Jauljibi | Om Parvat | Kali River
A remote town of Uttaranchal, Darchula is a place with lots of scenic beauty. Bounded by the Kumaon Region?s mountains and high peaks and glaciers of Panchchuli range on the west, this town lies on the way to a very famous pilgrimage of India namely Kailash Mansarover.
16. Chamoli
Known For : Auli | Vasundhara Waterfalls | Gopeshwar
Sitting deftly in the lap of nature, Chamoli often referred to as the 'Abode of God' has a strong bond with the spirituality and astounding legends.
17. Sattal
Known For : Seven Lakes | Subhash Dhara | Trekking
A group of seven fresh water lakes, a stash of nature's bounty and loads of migratory birds and panoramic vistas make this wonderful place called Sattal.
18. Bhowali
Known For : Kainchi Dham | Shyamkhet Tea Gardens | Ramgarh
Bhowali is a little hill-station that lies in the vicinity of several popular hill stations like Nainital, Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal, Ramgarh, Sattal and Mukteshwar.
19. Chakrata
Known For : Skiing and Trekking in Mundali | Tiger Falls | Budher Caves
Chakrata is a small hill town near Dehradun located on top of the Yamuna valley, amidst lush green forests, caves and ancient temples.
20. Chaukori
Known For : Patal Bhubaneshwari | Nakuleshwar Temple | Arjuneshwar Shiva Temple
Chaukori can be easily called the temple-architecture-scenery hub of Uttaranchal. Not a place you'd expect your usual tourists to go to. Once a year detox here, is a must.
21. Kedarnath
Known For : Kedarnath Temple | Vasuki Tal | Shankaracharya Samadhi
Atop 3584 mts, this in one of the Char Dhams and thus one of the holiest pilgrim centres in the lap of Garhwali Himalayas.
22. Yamunotri
Known For : Yamunotri Temple | Janki Chatti | Surya Kund
Revered as the origin of Yamuna river, the pilgrim centre (among one of the 'Chhota Char Dham') nestled in the laps of Garhwal Himalayas at 3293 mts high lies close to the Indo-Chinese border.
23. Gangotri
Known For : Ganges Glacier | Kedar Tal | Dodi Tal
This pilgrimage destination situated in Uttarkashi is one of the Chhota Char Dham.
24. Mukteshwar
Known For : Mukteshwar Temple | Sitla | Chauthi Jaali
Mukteshwar is a small hill town mostly known for adventure sports such as rock climbing, rappelling etc. and the amazing view of Himalayan ranges you get from there.
25. Bhimtal
Known For : Bhimtal Lake | Aquarium on the Bhimtal Island | Hanuman Garhi
Rested at a height of 1370m above the sea level, Bhimtal is spotted with temples lying amid the verdant mountains and a pristine blue lake.
26. Chamba, Uttarakhand
Known For : Tehri Dam | Surkanda Devi Temple
Far from the mad rush of city life, Chamba is a small town popular for its picturesque views lined with deodar and pine trees, its apple orchards and various temples.
27. Tehri
Known For : Tehri Dam | River Rafting | Trekking
The Hindu Mythology and legends seemed to have showered Tehri Garhwal with several spiritual significances.
28. Pauri Garhwal
Known For : Chaukhamba Viewpoint | Khirsu | Kandoliya
Pauri Garhwal is a paradise with snow covered Himalayan peaks and thick cover of lush green forests.
29. Ramgarh
Known For : Orchards | Nathuakhan | Mukteshwar
Nestled in the lap of nature, Ramgarh is a destination blessed with impeccable view of snow covered Himalayas and adorned with beautiful and serene environ
30. Kanatal
Known For : New Tehri | Dhanaulti | Kodia Jungle
Once a deserted land, today Kanatal is a usual haunt for those travelers who seek peace and solitude.
31. Bageshwar
Known For : Baijnath | Bagnath Temple | Kanda
Bageshwar, tucked inconspicously in the Himalayan rang, becomes one of the most underrated, and hence by default, one of the most untouched destination by humans.
32. Guptakashi
Known For : Vishwanath Temple | Manikarnik Kund | Ardhanarishwar Temple
A holy town adorned with the many ancient temples and believed to be a part of epic Mahabharata, is a place called Guptkashi.
33. Binsar
Known For : Zero Point | Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary | Bineshwar Temple
A small town set in the midst of lush green forests covered with oak, pine, deodar trees, Binsar has plenty of tourist attractions including green meadows, temples and the Binsar wildlife sanctuary.
34. Chopta
Known For : Deori Tal | Tungnath and Chandrashila Trek | Tungnath Temple
Chopta, very simply put, is a trekker cum explorer's heaven. Visit the valley of Chopta for a life altering experience and expand the boundaries of your physical horizon.
35. Uttarkashi
Known For : Dodital Lake | Nachiketa Lake | Dodital Dayara Pass Trek
Uttarkashi is one of the most popular religious district in Uttarakhand. Two of the Four Holy Shrines of Hindu mythology, of the 'Char Dham' are situated here, as is the chief source of the holiest river of Hinduism, the Ganges.
36. Devprayag
Known For : Confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda | Raghunathji Temple | Chandrabadani temple
Marked by the confluence point of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, Devprayag is a religious hub and is quite popular among tourists coming for pilgrimage or seeking some solitude close to nature.
37. Joshimath
Known For : Ghangaria | Ropeway | Nanda Devi National Park
Joshimath is a quaint hill town nestled amid the lap of snow capped Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand. This valley is mesmerizingly beautiful surrounded on all sides by picture perfect views.
38. Patal Bhuvaneshwar
Known For : Berinag | Patal Bhubaneswar Temple | Haat Kalika Temple
Patal Bhuvaneshwar is magical place with several hidden and unexplored aspects to it, mainly renowned for its Shiva Temple cave.
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