Uttarakhand Tour Packages

The best time to visit Uttarakhand depends on the kind of experiences and activities you wish to enjoy in the state. Generally, the months from March to April and from September to October are considered perfect for pleasant weather. However, if you wish to see snowfall and indulge in activities like skiing, you can also visit during the winter season, from October to February. On the other hand, to see iconic highlights like the Valley of Flowers and Mussoorie at their brightest, the best time to visit would be during the monsoons from July to September.

Some of the most visited places in Uttarakhand are the hillstations Mussoorie and Nainital, and pilgrimage sites Haridwar and Rishikesh. Two other spiritual destinations - Kedarnatha and Badrinath are also popular in Uttarakhand.

Some of the top attractions in Uttarakhand include:

1. Jim Corbett National Park
2. Valley of Flowers National Park
3. Rishikesh - spiritual destination
4. Nainital - hill station
5. Mussoorie - hill station
6. Shri Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Temple
7. Haridwar - spiritual site
8. Lakshman Jhula
9. Chopta
10. Badrinath
11. Yamunotri Temple (part of the Char Dham spiritual circuit)
12. Gangotri Temple(part of the Char Dham spiritual circuit)
13. Auli - popular for skiing
14. Lansdowne - hill station
15. Dehradun - capital city

To visit and explore all the popular attractions and landmarks of Uttarakhand a long trip of 7 to 10 days is recommended. However, if you wish to cover just a few core attractions like the Jim Corbett National Park and Nainital, or Rishikesh and Haridwar, shorter trips of 4 to 5 days would be sufficient.

Popular items you can buy in Uttarakhand include woollen products like shawls and carpets, as well as spiritual things. 
Some of the best things to buy are:

1. Pashmina shawls, carpets, and sweaters particularly from the areas Munsyari and Almora
2. Ringal (bamboo) products like baskets and hats
3. Wooden craft items including toys and decorations
4. Traditional fabrics like khadi
5. Kumauni folk art
6. Spiritual items like rudrakha beads, religious books, and other accessories
7. Bronze and brass idols
8. Himalayan hemp products

Nainital - a hill station is often called the Queen of Uttarakhand because of its natural charm, beauty, and other tourist attractions.

Some of the most popular foods in Uttarakhand are:

1. Kafuli - a traditional dish made from spinach and fenugreek, often served with rice or  roti
2. Phanu - a lentil-based soup dish
3. Bhatt ki Daal - another lentil dish often served with rice
4. Aloo ke Gutke - a spicy potato dish
5. Gahat ki Dal - a nutritious dish made from horse gram
6. Bal Mithai - a sweet dish made from khoya, ghee and sugar, popular in Almora
7. Kumaoni Raita - a yoghurt side dish
8. Momos - steamed dumplings similar to momos of Nepal and other parts of India

The top five cities in Uttarakhand for tourism are Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Haldwani, and Nainital. These cities are significant for many reasons including features like being the capital city (Dehradun), hill stations, spiritual destinations, and culture hubs.

Mussoorie and Dehradun are both top destinations in Uttarakhand for tourism. While Mussoorie is a scenic hill station, Dehradun is the bustling capital. The best place for you to stay depends on your weather preferences and travel activities.If you wish to enjoy fairly pleasant valley weather, Dehradun is the place for you. For colder weather, scenic views, and other hill station activities, consider staying in Mussoorie.

While Mussoorie is a stunning destination to visit throughout the year, the monsoon season is a time when tourists sometimes avoid visiting the hill station. The place offers unmatched beauty during rainy seasons, however, sometimes, heavier rains in the mountains can render the roads inaccessible, leading to roadblocks and traffic regulations. Hence, it is best to avoid visiting Mussoorie between July to September, if the weather forecasts and general conditions seem unfavourable.

Yes, the new scenic ropeway system - India's Longest Passenger Ropeway, set to begin operations in September of 2026 will connect Dehradun to Mussoorie. The 5.2-kilometre monocable, detachable gondola system is set to offer a scenic aerial journey through the sky from Dehradun to Mussoorie in just 20 minutes.

Popular hill stations near Dehradun are Mussoorie and Rishikesh. A few other nearby hill stations include Lansdowne, Kanatal, Dhanaulti, and Chakrata.