Places to See Near Haridwar

Rishikesh :- Bharat Temple, Neelkanth Mahadev, Laxman Temple, Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula Dehra Dun:- Forest Research Institute, Indian Military Academy, Sahastradhara, Malsi Deer Park, Robbers Cave, Lachhiwala, Tapkeshawar Temple, Laxman Siddh Mandir, Tibetan Mindroling Monastery, Dakpathar, Mussoorie, Chakrata Rajaji National Park Piran Kalier:- 23 km from Haridwar 'dargah' of Hazrat Makhdum Allauddin Ali Ahamed 'Sabir'. Deoprayag:- 95 km from Haridwar & Raghunath Temple Sapt Rishi Ashram:- 5 km from Har-ki-pauri. Sapt Sarovar or Saptrishi Kund Chila:- 10 km from Haridwar. the famous Rajaji National Park Kanva Rishi Ashram:- 42 km from Haridwar hush-bush of cities.

Nainital:- Naini Lake, Naina Devi Temple, Naina Peak, Snow View Point, Dorothys Seat, St Johns Church, Hanuman Garhi, Astronomical Observatory, Tiffin Top and Lovers Point
Mussoorie:- Lal Tibba, Camel's Back Point, Gun Hill, Kempty Falls, Municipal Garden, Sir George

Everest House, Jwalaji Temple, Childrens Lodge, Benog Mountain Sanctuary

Pithoragarh:- Patal Bhubaneswar [Gangolihat], Chandak, Dewalthal, Dharchula, Munsiyari and Kali Mandir Kausani:- Anashakti Ashram, Pant Museum, Lakshmi Ashram, Tea Gardens. The Switzerland of India. Ranikhet:- Jhula Devi Temple, Ram Mandir, Nanda Devi Temple, Upat Kalika, Rani Jheel, Hairakhan Dham, Bhalu Dam, Mankameshwar Temple, Chaubatia Orchard, Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum & Memorial Almora:- Jageshwar Temple, Gana Nath Temple, Chaiti Temple, Katarmal Temple, Banri Devi Temple, Ranikhet, Kausani, Binsar, Bageshwar and Baijnath Chamoli:- Auli, Gopeshwar, Vasudhara, Satopanth Lake, Kauri-Pass, Joshimath, Hemkund Sahib, Rudranath temple, Vyas Gufa, Vasuki Tal, Tapt Kund and Surya Kund
Corbett National Park:- Hailey National Park (wild animal)

Rudraprayag:- Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple, Panch Kedar, the Confluence, Augustmuni, Guptkashi, Gaurikund, Chopta and Ukhimath

Champawat:- The Town, Raja ka Chabutra, Baleshwar Mandir, Nagnath Temple and Goril or Golu
Devta Temple

Tehri:- Buda Kedar Temple, Devprayag, Kempty Falls, Chandrabadani, Nagtibba, Surkanda Devi,
Khatling Glacier, Kunjapuri and Dhanaulti

Pauri Garhwal:- Khirsu, Dudhatoli, Binsar, Adwani, Tarakund, Kandolia, Kanvashram, Bharat Nagar, Kalagarh, Neelkanth, Devalgarh, Shankar Math, Laldhang and Lansdowne Naukuchiatal:- One of the most beautiful lakes in Uttarakhand

Sat Tal:- In Nainital district of Uttarakhand, 23 km from Nainital. seven lakes.

Badrinath
Location Badrinath is located about 301 kms north of Rishikesh in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. How To Reach Badrinath is connected by motorable roads with other major destinations of the region. To reach Badrinath by road, one has to take NH 58 from Rishikesh via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nand Prayag, Chamoli, Joshimath and Govindghat. From Rishikesh, Badrinath is 298 Km while from Joshimath, it is 48 Km.

Places to visit in and around Badrinath

Tapt Kund :- Tapt kund is a natural hot water pool fed by a sulphur spring which is said to be the abode of
Agni, the god of fire.

Panch Dharas :- The Panch Dharas (five streams) which are famous in Badrinath are Prahlad, Kurma, Bhrigu, Urvashi & Indira dhara Panch Shilas :- Around the Tapt Kund there are five blocks of mythological importance called Narad, Narsimh, Barah, Garur & Markandeya Shilas (stone

Narad Kund :- A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was
recovered.

Brahma Kapal :- Sri Badrinath temple is the spot known as Brahma Kapal where Lord Brahma is said to
reside

Sheshnetra :- 1.5 km away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary snake, better known as the
Sheshnags eye (Shesh meaning Sheshnag and Netra meaning eye).

Charanpaduka :- 3 km away is a beautiful meadow carpeted with wild flowers in the summer

Neelkanth :- A pyramidal shaped snowy peak (6,597 mt) towering above Badrinath, presents a dramatic sight.

Kedarnath

Location

The Kedarnath Temple is located in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It is very close to the Indo-China border and River Mandakini originates from the Kedarnath Mountains. It can be reached from Rishikesh (234 km) and Dehradun (250 km). How To Reach

Kedarnath can be reached by trekking (14 Km) from Gaurikund which is about 73 Km from Rudraprayag. From Gaurikund, one has to trek about 8 Km to reach a Rambara from where another 6 Km trek leads to the holy shrine of Kedarnath. The entire trek may take about 6-7 hours.

Places to visit in and around Kedarnath

Shandaracharya Samadhi :- The Samadhi of Adi Guru Shankaracharya is located just behind the
Kedarnath temple
Chorbari (Gandhi Sarovar):- Only 1 km trek away from Kedarnath. Floating - ice on the crstal clear waters of

the lake fascinates the visitors.

Vasuki Tal :- Situated at a height of 4,150mt, the lake is surrounded by high mountains and offers an excellent view of Chaukhamba peaks. Gaurikund :- It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath and serves as a roadhead. The village has a temple dedicated to Gauri and hot water springs. Trijuginarayan :- According to legend,this was the place where the wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvati was solemnised. In front of the Shiva Temple. Ukhimath :- Winter home of the deity at Kedarnath temple and the seat of the rawal of Kedarnath.Cinnected by bus services to Rudraprayag and other major centers. Panch Kedar :- Madmaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath and Kalpnath with Kedarnath form the Panch Kedar, the five most important temples of Lord Shiva in Garhwal Himalayas. Madmaheshwar Tungnath Rudranath

Kalpeshwar Deoria Tal

Gangotri
Location

Gangotri is a town in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is approximately 300 km from Dehradun, 250 km from Rishikesh and 105 km from Uttarkashi. How To Reach By road, one has to take NH 94 from Janaki Chati to Dharasu via Hanuman Chatti, Phool Chatti and Barkot. From Dharasu, Nh 108 leads to Gangotri via Uttarkashi. From Janaki Chatti, Gangotri is about 215 Km. Gangotri is well connected by motorable road with other major destinations of the region like Rishikesh (249 Km), Uttarkashi (100 Km) and so on.

Yamunotri
Location

The Yamunotri temple is located in the Uttarakashi district of Uttarakhand. The temple is located about ten kms trek from the town of Hanuman Chatti, with a break in Janaki Chatti. How To Reach

Yamunotri can be reached on foot or on a pony from Janaki Chatti. It takes about 2 1/2 hours to reach Yamunotri on a pony. During bad weather, buses generally don't reach Janaki Chatti and one has to get down at a place called Sayana Chatti. From Sayana Chatti, regular Jeep services to Janaki Chatti are available a reasonable prices.