Garhwal's beautiful valleys snow clad mountains serene rivers and lakes rich fauna and flora lend an ambience of Paradise. The two most sacred Indian rivers Ganga and Yamuna originate from here Uttaranchal's other tourist charms are Hraridwar, Uttarkashi, Rishikesh, Pouri, Dehradun and pithoragarh offering profound scope for treks, adventure sports, enchanting scenic view and leisurely holidays. There are various places to visit Garhwal such as:

1. Uttarkashi Uttarkashi was originally a part of district Tehri Garhwal. Uttarkashi is an important pilgrimage centre, equated with Varanasi or kashi in divinity. it is located in a wide stretch of a valley.
2. Rishikesh Rishikesh the supreme Pilgrimage invites millions of pilgrims on the auscpious dates when pilgrims try to get the drop of nectar through the holy dips at Haridwar and Rishikesh.Rishikesh is also the beginning point of the pilgramge to Chardham of Yamnotri, Gangotri , kedarnath & Badrinath.
3. Pouri Diverse in topography, the district of Pauri garhwal varies from the foothills of the Tarai areas of Kotdwar to the soul-lifting meadows of Doodhatoli, sprawling at an altitude of 3.000 mts., wihich remain snowbound during the winter months. Most locations in Pauri offer a breathtaking view of the snow-laden Himalayan splendour.
4. Dehradun Dehra (meaning Camp) Dun (meaning valley) lies in a wooded valley with the Himalayan ranges to the north, the Shivalike hills to the south and the rivers Ganga and Yamuna to its eastern and Western Flanks.
5. Haridwar It is said that when the Gods left their footprints on the land of Haridwar. Legend has it that the holy Ganga, the holiest of all rivers, which flows through this sacred city has actually been sanctified by the powerful Trinity of Hindu mythology and the center of the pantheon--Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.
6. PithoragarhPithoragarh town is littered with temples and forts. The town is set in a valley popularly known as Soar and lies in the centre of four hills Chandak, Dhwaj, Kumdar and Thal Kedar, and stretches in the southern flank to Jhulaghat demarcated by the Kali river adjoining the barren peaks of Nepal Hills.