The Himalayan region of Uttarakhand is a popular tourism destination which possesses Alpine conditions represented by cold winters with prolonged snowfall, considerable rainfall in the monsoon and pleasant summers. This climate is the most significant factor in providing the state with its only livelihood, that is tourism.
The scope of tourism is considerable in this state, whether it is nature, wildlife, adventure or pilgrimage. The most popular destinations in Uttarakhand are:
If you are adventurous and prefer to face a few thrills, you can opt for high- and low-altitude trekking, river rafting, para gliding, hang-gliding, mountaineering, skiing and similar other alternatives.
Tourism reaches its peak season at the time of fairs and festivals of the Garhwal and Kumaon region like:
Tourism in Uttarakhand is promoted by good transport network :
Jolly Grant close to Dehradun is the single airport. There are frequent flights to Delhi by Indian Airlines. Otherwise, you may travel to Delhi by road or rail and then take the air route to various destinations.
Dehradun, Haridwar and Kathgodam are principal railway stations linked to most areas by regular trains. However, for those visiting places at considerable heights, trekking and road routes are the only option.
Significant locales are connected by roads although places high up are often inaccessible due to landslides and snowfall. National Highways 58, 73, 74 and 87 link important places in the country.
Frequent bus services link Delhi and other major areas of North India with Dehradun.
Tourism is the principal source of revenue in the state of Uttarakhand.
