NATURE
IN UTTARAKHAND
Land of Gods
NATURE & WELLNESS.
Uttarakhand is a spiritual wellness destination that rejuvenates the soul and awakens the senses—touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound. With its untouched natural beauty, the state boasts dense forests, rolling hills, and majestic peaks like Nanda Devi and Badrinath. Visitors can relax in luxurious Ayurvedic spas that offer therapeutic treatments and detoxifying experiences. Surrounded by the serene environment of the Himalayas and the tranquil sounds of nature, Uttarakhand provides a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Asan Barrage
Hemkund Lake
Assan Barrage is a stunning blue-green lake located about 40 km from Dehradun. This man-made lake, situated at the confluence of the Yamuna and Assan rivers, is a paradise for bird watchers. Visitors can observe nearly 53 species of birds, including the red-crested pochard, mallard, coot, pintail, common teal, and tufted duck, among others. A bird-watching safari is highly recommended during your visit. The lake also provides excellent opportunities for boating. The best time to visit Assan Barrage, also known as Dhalipur Lake, is in October, November, February, and March.
Hemkund Lake is a pristine body of water surrounded by seven snow-clad peaks fed by glaciers from the Saptrishi peaks and Hathi Parvat. Located at 4,329 meters, Hemkund Lake is a pilgrimage site for Sikhs, alongside the Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib. A small stream, known as Himganga, emerges from this lake. The best time to visit is from June to October.
Tehri Lake
Vasuki Tal
Tehri Garhwal is situated at an elevation of 770 meters above sea level. It is famous for the Tehri Dam, a hydroelectric project located near Tehri Town. The dam is built on the Bhagirathi River and is recognized as the fifth-highest dam in the world. Additionally, the nearby Tehri Lake is one of the largest man-made lakes in Asia. Today, the lake is well-known for adventure tourism, offering a variety of activities for visitors, including jet skiing, hot air balloon rides, boating, zorbing, paragliding, hotdog rides, bandwagon boat rides, and banana boat rides.
Vasuki Tal is a pristine lake located at an elevation of 4,135 meters, just a short distance from Kedarnath. The lake is fed by waters from the snow-covered mountains and glaciers, including the Vasuki Glacier and the Chor Bamak Glacier. Many icebergs float in the lake, and its waters beautifully reflect the peaks of Kedarnath. Additionally, the Vasuki Ganga River originates from this lake, offering stunning views of Chaukhamba Peak from the surrounding area.
Naukuchia Tal
One of the most beautiful lakes in Uttarakhand, Naukuchiatal is located in the foothills of Kumaon, at a height of 1,219 m. This nine-cornered lake is only 20 km from Nainital. It is fed by an underwater spring, and surrounded by dense oak forests. Naukuchiatal shelters abundant and diverse aquatic life and offers tourists a chance to experience nature at its most serene.
Flora and Fauna
Uttarakhand shelters around 4,000 species of plants, belonging to 1198 genera, under 192 families. Of these, 161 species are recognised as rare or threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Around 223 species of orchids have been found in North India, and of these, 150 are from Uttarakhand. The state is home to about 102 species of mammals, 623 types of avifauna, 124 varieties of fish, 19 types of amphibians and 69 categories of reptiles. Some of the highly endangered faunae you can find in Uttarakhand are Asian elephant, snow leopard, tiger, musk deer, Himalayan monal, king cobra, bharal, etc. The state has 6 wildlife sanctuaries and 6 national parks. The first national park of India, the Corbett National Park, was established in Uttarakhand in 1936.
BEST IN NATURE AND WELLNESS.
