Place To Visit in Uttrakhand

Gateway of Kumaon - Kathgodam

Kathgodam is a town that is present in the Nainital district in the state of Uttarakhand. The town serves as the entry point to many of the tourist destinations in the state. There are many places of interest that can be seen in the town and it is famous for its numerous beautiful temples. The temples dedicated to Sheetla Devi and Kalichaud attract many pilgrims and devotees from many of the nearby regions, and this is especially true during the festival season.

Nainital

Commonly known as the "Lake District of India", Nainital is one of the most beautiful hill stations in North India. Surrounded by mountains on three sides Nainital is located around the beautiful lake Naini Tal. This lake resort is situated at a height of 1,938 meters. There are many legends associated with the place. According to one, Nainital has derived its name from the Goddess Naina while the other legend says that when the Goddess Sati lost her eyes, she was being carried by Lord Shiva and a lake was formed. ('Naina' means eyes and 'Tal' means lake.) This beautiful small town in surrounded by seven hills, popularly known as 'Sapta-Shring'..

Corbett National Park

Corbett National Park, established in 1936 with the name Hailey National Park and renamed as Ramganga National Park in 1952, got its present name in 1957 after Jim Corbett, the famous naturalist and photographer. This is India's first national park and beyond doubt the most attractive Park in India. The Park is placed in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the midst of lush greenery and uneven mountains with varying heights, ranging from about 1300 feet to nearly 4000 feet. It is believed that the place, mostly lying on the banks of Ramganga River, has prospered an ancient civilization.

Pantnagar Airport

Pantnagar Airport is a domestic airport located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. The airport operates under Airport Authority of India (AII) with airport code IATA:PGH and ICAO:VIPT. The Airport has a great importance for tourists because Kumaon region is famous for tourist destinations like Nainital, Ranikhet, Jim Corbett National Park, Bhimtal, Almora etc.