Uttarakhand Places

Around Almora/Hindu Temples
If you have an extra few days, take a side trip from Ranikhet to see several important temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Many are old, dating from the Katyuri (8th-14th centuries) and Chand (15th-18th centuries)... (more)
Mussoorie
As you approach Mussoorie, you'll encounter billboards advertising hotels and fleets of cars carrying young, middle-class Indians. Both are tip-offs: Mussoorie is no longer a peaceful mountain getaway... (more)
Nainital
The drive from Corbett to Nainital takes less than two hours, but is memorable for its solitude and scenery. East of Ramnagar the road leads you on a tour of unspoiled agrarian India: mud dwellings with... (more)
Ranikhet
As with Nainital, the drive here takes less than two hours but is an event in itself. After leaving the crowded confines of Nainital on a road that hugs the mountain, you'll quickly enter the town of Bhiwali—a... (more)
Rishikesh and Haridwar
Yoga, ayurvedic healing, spiritual retreats.. the resurgence of Western interest in the mind-body-spirit connection has put the ancient holy city of Rishikesh on the map in recent years, revitalizing its... (more)

For more travel ideas, tips, and deals, sign up for the Fodor's newsletter here. Read the current issue. Browse previous issues.