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10 Top Places to Visit in Uttarakhand<\/strong> The state that one can easily fall in love with is Devbhoomi <\/strong>Uttarakhand. The surreal landscape of lofty mountains, gleaming streams, eye-catching meadows, spectacular glaciers and surreal lakes, all make Uttrakhand <\/strong>an expected tourist destination in India that not only satisfies wanderlust, but also creates a desire to explore more and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uttarakhand <\/a>is one of India’s most beautiful northern states, which delights everyone with its beautifully scenic landscapes. Charming hill stations<\/strong> juxtaposed with snow-capped peaks, picturesque villages along winding mountain paths, serpentine rivers cutting their way through the hills, world-famous conservation parks such as ‘Jim Corbett Tiger National Park’<\/strong> and ‘Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve’, world heritage sites such as ‘Valley of Flowers’ <\/strong>and ‘Nanda Devi<\/strong> Biosphere Reserve’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Numerous sprawling parks speak of the continuous efforts of Uttarakhand <\/strong>to protect its natural ecosystem; its rich culture and religious heritage ensures that it stays on top of the travel schedule of everyone. For travellers from around the world, who visit this mighty land every year to attain redemption for a life-changing experience, it has been a favoured option. Here all your adventurous desires can be fulfilled easily; whether it’s soaring like an eagle, cruising through the Ganges<\/strong>‘ strenuous rapids, trekking <\/strong>to some of the fascinating peaks, skiing through some of the picturesque slopes and enchanting destinations, enjoying the longest cable car trip in India, and much more. Uttarakhand <\/strong>is in short, a dream destination for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rishikesh \u2013 the adventure and Yoga capital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rishikesh <\/strong>is sometimes referred to as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’<\/strong> as the most peaceful place in northern Uttarakhand, surrounded by hills and bisected by the wide and sluggish Ganges. Rishikesh <\/strong>acquired instant fame as the location where the Beatles came to stay with their guru, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, back in the 1960s. It is an exceptional place to meditate and learn yoga. Rishikesh is also a good starting point for treks to Himalayan pilgrimage centres such as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamnotri. It is correctly referred to as the gateway to the Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri Himalayan Shrines. 7 Story Temple At the confluence of Chandrabhaga and Ganga, situated 24 km upstream from Haridwar,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rishikesh <\/strong>has been a spiritual centre for a long time. The sage Raibhya Rishi<\/strong> is said to have done extreme penance here and God appeared to him in the form of Hrishikesh as a reward, hence the name. There are numerous ashrams in Rishikesh<\/strong>, several of which are known internationally as centres of philosophical studies, yoga and meditation. An international yoga week is organised here every year between 2 and 7 February by Uttarakhand Tourism<\/strong>. There are opportunities for white water rafting on the Ganga for the adventurous. The climate here is continental in nature, but its location in the foot hills provides it with a nice year-round climate. Any time of the year, one can visit Rishikesh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n