Activities in Uttarakhand

UNESCO yoga capital, 1,000+ ashrams, Ganges meditation, Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, 5-30 day yoga retreats, Beatles' spiritual journey, pranayama classes.

1,319 sq km 1st Project Tiger 1973 venue, 60+ tigers, 600+ birds, elephants, leopards, Ramganga River, Dhikala zone, safari jeeps, ornithology.

2,084m elevation eye-shaped Naini Lake, paddle/rowing boats, colonial Mall Road, Tiffin Top panorama, Snow View Point ropeway, 7 surrounding peaks.

Ganga Aarti Har Ki Pauri (diyas, mantras), Char Dham gateway, Mansa Devi temple cable car, Chandi Devi temple, Bhimgoda Tank, pilgrimage significance.

1,917-3,027m elevation, 4km longest cable car Asia, beginner-expert ski slopes, snow trekking, Nanda Devi/Trishul views, Jan-March snowfall.

4-5 day trek, Chopta meadows 'Mini Switzerland', Tungnath 3,680m highest Shiva temple, Chandrashila peak, rhododendron blooms (April-May), snow winter.

2,005m elevation, 'Queen of Hills', mall road shops, toy train heritage, Doon Valley views, George Everest house, Camel Back Road, adventure activities.

140m cable suspension bridge over Ganges, monkey encounters, adventure sports, white-water rafting, bungy jumping, camping, yoga, street food.

16km Gaurikund trek 3,683m Kedarnath temple, Char Dham route, Lord Shiva sacred site, Mandakini river, alpine meadows, spiritual significance.

14-18km Ganges stretch, Grade III-IV rapids, professional guides, safety equipment, full-day adventure, Rishikesh-Shivpuri route, monsoon peak flow.

2,758m Bhagirathi river town, Dhari Devi temple, 10-day Kedar Tal trek, rock climbing school, mountaineering training center.

Kumaon's largest lake, 22km circumference, boating/paddling/fishing, island temple, Aquarium museum, Sattal nearby, peaceful alternative Nainital.