VOLUME · NORTH INDIA
Uttarakhand
THE BASICS
Uttarakhand
The Himalayas' spiritual doorway - source of the Ganges and Yamuna, home to the Char Dham pilgrim circuit, and a launchpad for treks into some of the range's highest peaks.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March to June and September to November.
KEY REGIONS
Rishikesh & HaridwarNainitalMussoorieJim CorbettGarhwal & Kumaon
KNOWN FOR
Char Dham Yatra (Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri)Rishikesh's ghats and raftingValley of FlowersNainital's lakes and Jim Corbett's tiger reserve
CLIMATE
Cold, snow-bound winters in the hills; hot summers and heavy monsoon rain in the foothills.
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