Altitude: 3,200 to 3,658 meters (10,500 to 12,000 feet) Best Time to Visit: July to September (peak bloom season) Festivals: Local Kumaoni festivals and trekking season celebrations Famous For: Vast meadows of vibrant wildflowers, rich biodiversity, rare Himalayan flora, and scenic trekking routes Entry Fee: Yes, entry fees apply for the Valley of Flowers National…
Altitude: 690 meters (2,263 feet) Best Time to Visit: March to June and September to November Festivals: Rudraprayag Mela, local religious festivals Famous For: Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers, ancient temples, gateway to Char Dham destinations Entry Fee: No entry fee for sightseeing; some temples may have nominal fees Overview: Rudraprayag is a holy…
Altitude: 1,890 meters (6,200 feet) Best Time to Visit: April to November for pilgrimages and trekking; December to February for snow and Auli access Festivals: Narsingh Temple Winter Festival, Badri-Kedar Utsav, various local religious events Famous For: Gateway to Badrinath, base for Auli and Valley of Flowers, Adi Shankaracharya Math, Narsingh Temple, Kalpavriksha (ancient tree)…
Altitude: 3,293 meters (10,797 feet) Best Time to Visit: May to October (pilgrimage season); closed in winter due to heavy snowfall Festivals: Yamunotri Fair, Diwali, Char Dham Yatra Famous For: Yamunotri Temple, hot springs, scenic trekking routes, origin of the Yamuna River Entry Fee: No entry fee for temple; trekking permits may be required Overview:…
Altitude: 3,100 meters (10,170 feet) Best Time to Visit: May to October (pilgrimage season); closed during winter due to heavy snowfall Festivals: Ganga Dussehra, Diwali, Char Dham Yatra Famous For: Gangotri Temple, origin of the River Ganges (Bhagirathi Glacier), stunning Himalayan landscapes Entry Fee: No entry fee for temple; trekking permits may be required for…
Altitude: 3,133 meters (10,279 feet) Best Time to Visit: May to October (pilgrimage season); closed during heavy snowfall in winter Festivals: Badrinath Mela, Mata Murti Ka Mela, Badri-Kedar Utsav Famous For: Badrinath Temple (one of the Char Dham shrines), Tapt Kund hot springs, Neelkanth peak views, vibrant religious ceremonies Entry Fee: No entry fee for…
Altitude: 3,583 meters (11,755 feet) Best Time to Visit: May to October (pilgrimage season); closed during heavy snowfall in winter Festivals: Maha Shivratri, Badri-Kedar Festival, Char Dham Yatra season Famous For: Kedarnath Temple (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas), stunning Himalayan views, religious significance, and the challenging trek Entry Fee: No entry fee for the temple;…
Altitude: 1,869 meters (6,135 feet) Best Time to Visit: March to June (pleasant weather), September to November (clear skies) Festivals: Ranikhet Utsav, local fairs, and seasonal cultural events Famous For: Pine forests, Chaubatia Gardens, Jhula Devi Temple, golf course, panoramic Himalayan views Entry Fee: Most attractions are free; some gardens may charge a small fee…
Altitude: 2,800 meters (9,186 feet) Best Time to Visit: December to February for snow sports; March to June for trekking and scenic beauty Festivals: Auli Skiing Festival (January-February), local cultural events Famous For: Skiing slopes, Auli Ropeway (Asia’s longest), Gorson Bugyal trek, panoramic views of Nanda Devi and other Himalayan peaks Entry Fee: Most natural…
Altitude: 2,005 meters (6,578 feet) Best Time to Visit: March to June for pleasant weather or December to February for snowfall and winter charm Festivals: Summer Festival (May-June), Mussoorie Winterline Carnival (December), local cultural fairs Famous For: Mall Road, Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, Camel’s Back Road, Lal Tibba, scenic Himalayan views, colonial charm Entry Fee:…
