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A paradise for nature lovers, Uttaranchal is a state of northern India. It is even a major pilgrimage center of the country and also popular for adventure sports lovers. High peaks, snow-capped mountains, deep valleys, lush green forests with a variety of flora and fauna are some of the natural features of this state. The state of Uttaranchal houses many popular hill resorts and sacred places, attracting large number of tourists to this place. Some major tourist destinations in Uttaranchal include Dehradun, Rishikesh, Mussoorie and Nainital among others.
Haridwar is a holy city, which is the gateway to god. It is considered among the seven holy places of Hindus in India. The river Ganga descends to the plains at this sacred place. The famous religious fair 'Kumbh Mela' is also held at here at Har-ki-Pauri Ghat. The temples of goddesses Chandi Devi, Maya Devi and Mansa Devi forming the Siddhpeeth triangle are also located here. There are various other interesting places in Haridwar like Shanti Kunj, Sapt Rishi Ashram, Kanva Rishi Ashram, Piran Kaliyar, Triveni Ghat, Daksh Mahadev Temple, Neelkanth Mahadeva Temple and Chila Wildlife Sanctuary.
Located in the foothills of Himalayas is the Rishikesh, which is starting point for traveling to Char Dhams in India. There are several temples located on the banks of River Ganga in the town such as Bharat Mandir, Geeta Bhawan, Parmarth Niketan, Tera Manzil Temple and Kunja Puri Temple. Rishikesh is another place among the famous tourist destinations in Uttaranchal due to various sports activities that it organizes like trekking, hiking, rafting and canoeing.
Dehradun is a beautiful place with natural beauty including wildlife, hills, picturesque valleys and rivers considered to be one of the interesting tourist destinations in Uttaranchal. The places in Dehradun that are visited include Forest Research Institute, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Tapkeshwar Temple, Tapovan, Lakshman Sidh Temple, Shakya Center, Robbers Cave and Rajaji National Park.
Mussoorie is one of the popular hill resorts in India offering flora and fauna, magnificent view of snow covered peaks, pine covered hill slopes and other modern features. The waterfalls of this hilly town such as Kempty Falls, Jharipani Falls and Bhatta Falls are very popular picnic spots. Other places that must be visited are Lal Tibba Point, Gun Hill, Camel's Back Road, Mussoorie Lake, Nag Devta Temple and Jwalaji Temple.
Other worth including in tourist destinations in Uttaranchal are Nainital and Ranikhet. They are favorite hill resorts among tourists. Nainital is the picturesque hill station beautifully situated around the Lake Naini, and surrounded by seven mountains. Some places of interest in Nainital are Naini Lake, Dorothy Seat, St. John's Church and Kilburi. Ranikhet is a charming hill resort with oak and pine forests, lush green valleys offering the enchanting view of Himalayan ranges and snow capped Nanda Devi peak. Ranikhet has good number of places to be visited like Jhula Devi Temple, Chaubatia, Uppat, Kallika, Almora, Dwarahat, Sitalakhet, Tarikhet and Khairna.
Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Nainital and Ranikhet are some of the popular tourist destinations in Uttaranchal, which give you pleasant and unforgettable experience in the Himalayan ranges.
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