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From the adrenaline rush of river rafting, bungee jumping and zip-lining in Rishikesh, and the peaceful serenity of camping in Chopta, to trekking to the Valley of Flowers National Park or Roopkund Lake - there's something for everyone. You can also try paragliding and boating in Nainital and skiing in Auli.
CHAR DHAM YATRA
Char Dham Yatra is one of the most popular pilgrimage routes in India. It covers four holy shrines - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath - all located in Uttarakhand. The high-altitude shrines in the Himalayas remain shut for around six months every year, opening in summer (April or May) and closing with the onset of winter (October or November).
HARIDWAR
Several ancient temples are located here, including the Mata Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple and Maya Devi Temple. These temples are important pilgrimage sites for Hindus and attract thousands of devotees every year. The city is also known for the evening Ganga aarti, a devotional ceremony held at the Har Ki Pauri ghat, where River Ganges is worshipped.
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CHAMOLI
Hemkunt Sahib (also known as Hemkund Sahib) and Joshimath are important pilgrimage sites for both Hindus and Sikhs. Hemkunt Sahib, situated at an altitude of around 4,329 m, sits on the bank of the pristine Hemkund Lake. Joshimath is a sacred town in the Chamoli district, housing several ancient Hindu temples. Govindghat in the Chamoli district is the starting point for the popular Valley of Flowers trek.
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NATURE'S BOUNTY
Uttarakhand is a nature lover's paradise boasting numerous wildlife sanctuaries and national parks like Jim Corbett National Park and Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. You can also explore the Kumaon villages on foot or relax by the serene lakes of Nainital, Bhimtal and Sattal.