Uttarakhand
About Uttarakhand
- Dev Bhoomi – Land of Gods and Sacred Himalayas
Uttarakhand, popularly known as Dev Bhoomi, is one of India’s most sacred states, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas. It is home to some of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites, including the Char Dham—Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. The state’s spiritual aura is enhanced by sacred rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna, ancient temples, and peaceful ashrams. With its blend of divine landscapes, mountain spirituality, and age-old traditions, Uttarakhand attracts millions of pilgrims and spiritual seekers every year from across the world.
Featured Temples of Uttarakhand
Explore Temples by Sacred City
- Haridwar
- Rishikesh
- Dehradun
- Nainital
- Almora
- Pithoragarh
- Haldwani
- Rudraprayag
- Kedarnath
- Mussoorie
- Tehri
- Badrinath
- Joshimath
Simhastha Ujjain
2028
Travel Guide
By Road
Well-connected via national highways linking Uttarakhand with North India.
Key Routes: NH-7, NH-34, NH-109
By Train
Major railway stations connect Uttarakhand to Delhi and other cities.
Haridwar Junction, Dehradun Railway Station, Kathgodam Railway Station
By Air
Air connectivity is available through Dehradun.
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
FAQs
April to June and September to October are ideal for pilgrimage.
Due to its large number of ancient temples and sacred pilgrimage sites.
Yes, it hosts Char Dham and many major Hindu shrines.
A 7–10 day trip is ideal for major pilgrimage circuits.
Yes, it is well-managed and safe for spiritual travelers.
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
UjjainHarsiddhi Mata
Chintaman Ganesh