Nestled in the cozy lap of Himalaya, the Indian state of Utterakhand is one of the most-sought after holiday destinations in the country.This lovely state is home to exquisite greenery, lofty Himalayan peaks, lovely elegant cities and famous pilgrimage sites, and hence attracts a large number of backpackers from far and wide.

The state is very divine, and is known as ‘Dev Bhumi’ or a ‘Land of Gods’.Apart from offering you a glimpse of spiritualism,the state is also full of breathtaking locations which serve as famous honeymoon sites. Heart-throbbing adventures like rafting, trekking, camping and mountain biking can give your adrenaline requisite rush. Among the most famous tourist destinations in Utterakhand are Nainital, Mussoorie and Rishikesh, the first two destinations are beautiful hill stations and boats a breathtaking panorama of Himalayan Mountains.

The last one, Rishikesh, is more a religious destination than a hill resort.The holy Ganga passes through the town, giving Rishikesh an iconic status. Various Ghats of Ganga here are famous for performing rich Hindu rites and taking holy dip in the water.

Almora, Ranikhet and Dehradun are other popular sites for a relaxing holiday in lap of nature. Additionally, Utterakhand is the state which houses the fours holy destinations of Chardham Yatra: Gangotari, Yamunotari, Kedarnath and Badrinath. All these temple towns are highly revered among Hindus and are visited by thousands of devotees when the Chardham Yatra begins in summer months.Since a large number of travelers take this journey, many companies have begun to offer chardham Yatra packages online.

Due to close proximity to the National capital Delhi, destinations in Utterakhand are easily connected with the rest of India. By the people in National Capital region, these places are mainly visited on weekends.