Things to do & places to visit in Uttarakhand, India

Uttarakhand #8 destination in India 2023. The average rating score is 4.35 based on 59.2k traveler reviews, of 384 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Kolkata, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 0:54.

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General weather summary in May

101°F - 73°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Very warm with a gentle breeze

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Chance of rain

12.0 millimeters

Amount

11.1 mph

Wind speed

24%

Humidity

13.6

Daylight length

5:24 AM

Sunrise

7:02 PM

Sunset

86%

Cloud cover

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Top things to do (26)

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5.0 Red Chilli Adventure (923 reviews)
- SAFE ADVENTUROUS PROFESSIONAL COOPERATIVE.
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Bike Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing

I and my wife went for river rafting. Along with us were 04 other people. The best part of red chilli adventure was that for 6 of thus there was a team of 04 people out of which 01 was on our boat abd other 03 were on kayak for our safety. They even went of the way and took us to cliff jumping and motivated all the members of the boat to take the jump and were in no hurry. In all a very pleasant experience. See more..
5.0 Prana Spa & Salon (706 reviews)
- You cannot miss this if you're in Rishikesh
Friday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Spas

Massage, Ayurveda Treatments, Yoga Classes,Wellness Retreats, Meditation Classes & Beauty Salon. We have a clean,comfortable,air conditioned place with a very experienced and well trained staff to provide you the best services in all our fields.So please Come Experience & Heal with Prana . See more..
5.0 White World Expeditions (652 reviews)
- Amazing
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Boat Tours • Water Sports • Hiking & Camping Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing

The team headed by Bheem is amazing. Could experience how much thought they'd have given to the minute details so that we get an joyful, fun and wholesome experience from the expedition. Got to see how in a flash our kayakers could protect and rescue in a situation; felt very much safe. The food, choice of stay was awesome. Really felt the teams care, concern and love n dedication to the work they do. Just loved the expedition See more..
5.0 Tatvat Spa And Ayurveda (565 reviews)
- Excellent massage and good communication..!
Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Spas

Our treatments and therapies are inspired by the very meaning of the word Tatvat (‘5 element in our body’) which, for centuries, has been deeply rooted in India’s rich heritage of wellness. By blending ancient secret techniques and ingredients, we offer the perfect amalgamation that’ll heal the mind, body and spirit through our exhilarating experience. See more..
5.0 Trip India Holidays (505 reviews)
- Rafting instilled with confidence for woman travellers by Trip India
River Rafting & Tubing • Hiking & Camping Tours

Two of us wanted to raft but had questions around our safety and woman power ! All our apprehensions were resolved by TripIndia by instilling confidence in us and making us feel that 2 girls can manage the raft and can easily do river rafting, even of longer duration. It was an amazing experience for both of us with TripIndia and their high quality and sturdy rafts and equipment. It was well planned and the 18km stretch looked like an easy task as they had made it such a smooth experience for us. They would provide you pick up from hotel, Wet suits, Jackets to protect from cold air when in water and an easy drop to the hotel. I would recommend to go with TripIndia if you want to experience safety, quality and Ganges at its best , rather than some local vendor at a lower cost. Thanks team for making it a wonderful experience for two of us !! See more..
5.0 Shri Badrinath Ji Temple (495 reviews)
- Experience in Badrinath
Friday: 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Religious Sites

It is a Religious Shrine of Lord Vishnu & One of Most Religious Pilgrimage in Char Dham Yatra. It is Located in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand at a elevation of 3,133 mts. We at Uttarakhand Holidays provide all Kind of Services During Badrinath Yatra to the Pilgrimages. See more..
5.0 Rishikesh River Rafting (493 reviews)
- Rafting was Awesome but Manager wasn't helpful
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM River Rafting & Tubing

Rafting- We booked our rafting with High waves Adventures Thrillophilia along with their 1 day stay package. The rafting and was a great experience but again the person managing it was utter rude, not helpful at all. Made us wait for almost two hours. When asked for a locker for keeping our valuables he was also swearing at times and behaved as if he is doing us a big favour. Be aware when you book rafting in advance. Its easy to get rafting in Rishikesh. Booking online we felt cheated. Rafting as an activity is amazing but has to be done with polite people who have some respect for their guests. See more..
5.0 Inbound Adventure Tours (451 reviews)
- Very professional and really fun!
Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Multi-day Tours • River Rafting & Tubing • Water Sports • Hiking & Camping Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing

This was so much fun! The rafting guide was very professional and we had really good equipment as well. One of the best rafting companies I’ve seen in Rishikesh so far. The guide spoke English well too. They arrange our car to get to the rafting starting point, swimming costume, helmet, life jacket, and also a waterproof bag in the boat to protect your valuables. Also our guide had a Go Pro which he took great footage all throughout the ride which you can watch later. Great experience everyone should try in Rishikesh. See more..
5.0 Paddle India (396 reviews)
- Awesome All staff members treat like Good friends Fully Safety Camp arrangments
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing

I have been to Rishikesh back to back thrice and had done rafting 3rd time with same organization which is *Paddle India*. After corona Long time waiting 7 month when I went to Rishikesh, I thought of experiencing a river rafting with my childhood buddy. We wanted to raft 25km. They especially arranged all the facilities. They had a very highly experienced coach with us.They also had a special kayak parallel to our boat for safety. Usually, foreigners sign up highly with them.Their entire team was very friendly and very professional. In all, even after experiencing rafting many times in Rishikesh, I felt this experience was above all. This was because of Paddle India. Thank you. If you want to go risikesh and thinking to do some adventure Please contact With Paddle India. Is a one of the best Company in Rishikesh Regards Prince Gusain See more..
5.0 Outbound Adventure (384 reviews)
- Memorable
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Multi-day Tours • River Rafting & Tubing • Boat Tours • Water Sports • Hiking & Camping Tours

Did a 1-N Camping in Outbound Adventures: 1. The camp was situated near a stream surrounded by mountains, which produce great sound [ Book the camp in advance they have limited luxury tents ] 2. Good Food, have option of Veg. and Non Veg. in buffet. 3. Patna water fall is 5 km away we trekked from camp but you can go there with cars still you have to trek for around 3km uphill. [ P.S. don't lose hope in between the views at waterfall is awesome ]. 4. Camp organize combined bonfire with music and snacks. 5. We did 16km Rafting the next day, our guide was Ram, the sport is very safe they also take kayak for additional security. There is an additional charges for video recording. 6. Overall it was a great experiance, go with your family or friends on weekend the memories will last forever. Kudos to Outbound Employees Ajith, Rawat, Ram and Others. You guys made our weekends. See more..
5.0 Trekt India (374 reviews)
- Amazing rafting !!
Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Multi-day Tours • River Rafting & Tubing • Bike Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Day Trips

The rafting experience was mind blowing !!! Must recommended for all adventure seekers , family , friends and office excursion travelers . The trip was organised very promptly and professionally Chammi ji and Reema ji . The experience was better than promised , with full safety for all guests ( a rafting guide and kayaker) which no other company is providing . The rafting trip was done in time bound manner with proper guidance and photos and videos taken along the journey . Please book with trekt india without thinking again . Will definitely come back again See more..
5.0 Kedarnath Mandir (355 reviews)
- Great Sacred place
Friday: 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM Religious Sites

Great Experience. As it is just after Covid year , lots of crowd Liked the Sankaracharya statue As we are almost near winter season. We faced lots of rain and cold . We heard that next day there was avalanche on the temple, but luckily none got hurt and no damage Unfortunately, our Tour Operator - Heritage Helicopter tour local guide had been very un cooperative and just hurried us to get around just 30-40 minutes at temple, but took back to the helipad to stay and wait in the bitter cold for almost 2 hours See more..
4.5 Nainital Lake (2.890 reviews)
- Picturesque location !!
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water

Naini Lake is a scenic location. This is surrounded by green lush mountains making a beautiful V shape. The city of Nainital is located around this lake which you can see for yourself during this boat ride. You must do the complete boat ride which is for an hour & cost of the ticket is quite reasonable 210/- per person. Preferable time - morning hours, 10 to 12 noon. See more..
4.5 Ganga Aarti at Haridwar (2.122 reviews)
- Too much crowded on Auspicious Days
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Religious Sites

Ganga Aarti Means Prayer for the River Ganga. The Ganga is holy river in India. It is worshipped as a goddess. Every day Morning and Evening Ganga Aarti is organised by Ganga Sabha at Har Ki Pauri. Morning and evening time for Aarti is according to Sunset and Sunrise. There is no entry fees or charges for the ceremony. A large number of people gather on both side of the river Ganga to experience and take part in this amazing ceremony. Ganga Lahari Mantra is chanted while making offering to Ganga "Panchamrut" anf flowers. Last part of the Ganga Aarti is special Aarti song for river Ganga which pilgrims / visitors can hear through loud speakers. Pandits will be offering Aarti during the song with special copper "Diya". During some festivals and busy season like may june overwhelming crowd gather here specially during the evening ceremony. Place to seat is difficult sometimes. It is best to reach at least one hour before the sunset time if you want to find better place. See more..
4.5 Triveni Ghat (1.721 reviews)
- Very well organised. Must visit.
Spent 2-3 hours Religious Sites

Very well organised. The Aarti starts at sunset time. There is live bhajan singing 30 minutes prior and after the actual aarti. Professional performance. The aarti is around 17-18 minutes long. Surreal experience. Must visit. You can take cameras and record it too. You can book a aarti for 300₹ or just buy a small diya and flowers from outside for 20₹. Great experience. See more..
4.5 Har ki Pauri (1.601 reviews)
- Very cold water to bath in
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Religious Sites

Har Ki Pauri Haridwar : Haridwar is one of the most ancient pilgrimage centers in India that has been reverence from times immemorial. Hari means (Lord/God) and Dwar means Gateway. Hence Haridwar means Gateway to the Lord. According to the India mythology, it is one of the four places where drops of elixir, Amrita accidentally spilled over from the pitcher or Kumbha, in which it was being carried away by the celestial bird Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. These four spots have today become places where the Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 12 years in succession - Nasik, Ujjain, Haridwar and Allahabad. Millions of devotees and tourist congregate from all over the world to celebrate this celestial event and perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of the river Ganges. See more..
4.5 Goddess Naina Devi (872 reviews)
- Blissful)
Friday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Religious Sites

A well-known Shakti Peeths of Hindu religion, Naini Devi Temple is a sacred place. The temple is located atop the Naina hillock near the Naini Lake. Goddess Naini Devi is the diety of Naini Devi Temple and located at the shore of Nainital Lake. There are many shops in close proximity to the Naina Devi Temple from where one can buy the prasad and pooja items. We visited the temple in evening and witnessed the sandhay puja and aarti, which was blissful. Several devotes were present in the temple to take blessing of Maa Naina Devi. The environment was peaceful. The view of Naini lake and surrounding in the late evening / night under illumination was beautiful. See more..
4.5 Kosi River (700 reviews)
- Nature Walk from Corbett Machaan
Friday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Bodies of Water

Lovely experience hiking through the forest to the Kosi river. Saw tiger paw prints on the way and lots of birds. Takes 1 to 1.5 hours, so recommend doing this before checking out from Corbett Machaan. See more..
4.5 Forest Research Institute (693 reviews)
- Shooting place of Dehradun
Educational sites

FRI though a research institute but it is more special for shooting college scenes in movies and now a days for pre marriage photoshoot point.And why not, after all it has the nice building and the area is so well maintained. People of Dehradun comes here for morning walk by paying a nominal fee. The campus is so big, yet they maintained the greenery and cleanliness. Apart from the building and surrounding it has 6 museums related to forest & forest products. See more..
4.5 Parmarth Niketan Ashram (583 reviews)
- Peace & Beauty - Lord Shiva & Hanuman Ji Statue
Friday: Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

This place is near to Ran Jhula and Janaki Bridge/setu. I am sure whenever you search Rishikesh over google you find see a big statue of Lord Shiva ...that is here. Evening arti starts at 5 pm daily anyone can attend this arti. There is a big statue of Hanuman Ji also. Shiva statue looks very calm and you can feel that you are in Rishikesh. Peaceful place must spend sometime in the evening near shiv ji & ganga river. See more..
4.5 Jumpin Heights (570 reviews)
- Bungee Jumping-lifetime experince_100 (token no)
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Adrenaline & Extreme Tours

Bungee Jump teaches you how every second of your life counts when you take that guts to jump at the edge. It was a lifetime experience and must go, have faith on the people out there, follow their advice and jump, trust me that feeling cannot be expressed in words. Team Jumping Heights has a perfect experience over the year and they correctly and patiently guided us through the entire process. If you are an adrenaline junkie then its a must-try option to your bucket list. Jump the fear out of you. Dare to take that leap, you will never regret it. Apart from that the staff was super friendly and supportive. The pre-activity session was so organised. The sitting area, lockers, etc facilities were up to the mark. The helpful and friendly staff was the cherry on the cake. Loved how friendly and motivating the team was which made me feel less nervous about the jump. See more..
4.5 Chandi Devi Temple (526 reviews)
- Super Experience
Religious Sites

Good Arrangment and proper covid protocols also been followed, Free Parking, No entry without Mask, Hands sanitised and temp checked, Ticket is priced at 193/head and 20% discount for combo tkt of mansa devi and Chandi Devi Temple. Ropeway is sanitised evrytime we get out of it and view is very nice,breathtaking. Lots of shops near main Mandir on top of mountain, shoes can be kept in any shop and it takes 10-15 mints to be free. Another Temple wid few steep steps also there ie Anjani Devi Temple. Stay Alert from Monkeys as lots of them there and they snatch things from ur hands. Overall a Good Visit and nicely maintained and sanitised. Must Visit See more..
4.5 Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (497 reviews)
- Blissful experience.
Religious Sites

There is various sightseeing places in Rishikesh. You can plan for your weekend trip of Rishikesh. You will experience a great adventurous trip for you. We are offering you the best itinerary of several visiting places in Rishikesh. See more..
4.5 Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple (484 reviews)
- Serene, beautiful Shiv temple - never found this peace in a Hindu place of worship
Religious Sites

HIGHLY RECCOMEND if you are in Lansdown or around. It's about an hour drive from Lansdowne city center. My biggest complaints at all the popular Hindu places of worship is that its hard to find peace. But this place - OH MY GOD, this place is the stuff of dreams. Its in a valley surrounded by beautiful devdar trees and as we decent near to temple, the views are mind blowing. The temple is amidst the woods - if you are there at the sunrise it just elevates the experience and view as the sunlight filters down from the treetops. See more..
4.5 Chauli Ki Jali (467 reviews)
- Awestruck View
Geologic Formations

This view point has something very special to offer. Sipping hot tea in the wintry month of December over the rocky cliffs can never go wrong. You can appreciate a great view of the Himalayas. In winters, one can enjoy the snow-capped cliffs which looks breathtaking ly beautiful. See more..
4.5 Jageshwar Dham (430 reviews)
- Jageshwar Dham
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Absolutely stunning set of monuments. Surrounded by incredibly tall deodhars, almost as if each was trying to outline the other. Frisky monkeys, desperate to please priests and a not so big lot of tourists/devotees all make this 10-12th century temples a worthwhile place to visit. Thankfully it's still not crowded. Maybe this place will look as bad as haridwar in 10 years. So make the most in the next few years. See more..
4.5 Naukuchiatal Lake (361 reviews)
- Visit to Nainital
Bodies of Water

During our stay at The Lake Resort , we visited Naukuchiatal Lake and enjoyed boating at very reasonable rates. Very calm and beautiful place. One must visit it. Actually, I found Uttarakhand comparable with best national and international hills stations. Neat and clean. See more..
4.5 Tibetan Buddhist Temple (359 reviews)
- Grand temple of Tibet Buddhism
Religious Sites

Tibet is nearby and this temple takes us there without visa or passport. The monks and the lawns and the statues especially the rolling bells which give the monastery the nom de plume of Mind Rolling Monastery. Inner peace is achieved by rolling these bells and by meditation of this beautiful place - an escape with a spiritual attraction. See more..
4.5 Rishikul Yogshala (357 reviews)
- Best Yoga School in Rishikesh
Friday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Yoga & Pilates

Being located in the yoga capital of the world, we understand the need of daily classes in Rishikesh for those travelers who are here for few days. Our drop-in classes are suitable for beginners and intermediate levels. Available in morning and evening, the cost of our daily classes is Rs.200. See more..
4.5 Mukteshwar Temple (355 reviews)
- Wonderful
Religious Sites

After entering into the temple gate,I was little disappointed as it is hard to climb for me. Finally I started to walk and reached safely to the destination and..... That was amazing. Specially the view of the peaks of pancha chulli. Be alert from the monkeys See more..