Places near Roorkee

Check out the various places of tourist interest near Roorkee. These places can be visited on a day trip from Roorkee. Include these excursions in your tour itinerary and make your visit to Roorkee more memorable.

List of popular tourist places near Roorkee. Some of these travel destinations you can explore while staying in Roorkee, but for some you can easily reach there within few hours of road journey (except if there are any treks near Roorkee).

Haridwar: Haridwar is situated at an altitude of 295mts above sea level on the banks of the sacred Ganga River. It is the gateway to the Char Dhams of Hindus situated in Uttarakhand, namely Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri. Haridwar is also written as Hardwar. The meaning of Haridwar in hindi language means Dwar of Hari or Gateway to God where 'Hari' means god and 'dwar' means gate. Haridwar is visited by lakhs of devotees every month to take a sacred dip in the holy water of Ganga River. Kumbh Mela will be celebrated after a long span of 12 years in Haridwar in the year 2010. Har-ki-Pauri, Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi are the main attraction of the town. Haridwar is situated 32kms from Roorkee.

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Chilla Range

Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary sprawling over an area of 249 square km is nestled on the east banks of river Ganga. The sanctuary was established in 1977 and was combined with the sanctuary of Motichur and Rajaji in the year ...

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Kempty Falls

Gigantic Fall with somersault of the streams before hitting the bottom, Kempty Falls is the most popular and one of the oldest tourist spot near Mussoorie. Developed before more than 150 years ago by a British man, Kempt...

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Nagthat

From the meandering meadows, bubbling creeks, the dense woods of deodar and the Himalayan peaks offering a panoramic view of the landscape, what’s not in Nagthat?The tourists who come to Uttarakhand have a kaleidoscopi...

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Haridwar

33 kms / 1 hr 9 mins

As you step into the city of Haridwar you’ll be welcomed with the chimes of the temple bells and the religious chanting of the priests. The Haridwar city has a religious significance as the holy river Ganga e...

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Rajaji Tiger Reserve

37 kms / 1 hr 19 mins

The famed Rajaji Tiger Reserve is both a national park and a tiger reserve. It is famous as an elephant habitat as there are around 600 elephants in Rajaji. The reserve also boasts 250 leopards and 16 tigers that will so...

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Rishikesh

59 kms / 2 hr

The celestial city of Rishikesh is a hermit’s hermitage, a sage’s abode and an adventure lover’s hub. This lively Rishikesh city is among the holiest places of Hindus.The word Rishikesh literally suggests the ‘lo...

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Dehradun

66 kms / 1 hr 49 mins

Dehradun City is one of the oldest cities of India, bejeweled-like a glittering jewel in the lower Himalayan mountain ranges. The city is perched at an elevation of 435 meters and is currently enjoying its stature as the...

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Shivpuri

73 kms / 2 hr 19 mins

Shivpuri is one of the most frequented white water rafting destination near Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Shivpuri is only 16 km from Rishikesh and offers some of the most beautiful beaches along the river Ganges. Book Shivpur...

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Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

84 kms / 2 hr 45 mins

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a sacred and famous temple located at 32 kms from Rishikesh. Scenically situated on a hill at a height of 1330 mtrs, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a one of the most popular temples of Lord Shiva...

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Kotdwar

98 kms / 2 hr 30 mins

Kotdwara (Kotdwar) is located at the foothills of the Shivaliks at a distance of 101 kms from Pauri. It is the entrance to hills in Pauri region of Uttarakhand, and literally means 'Gateway to Garhwal'.Kotdwar is fa...

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Mussoorie

105 kms / 3 hr 9 mins

Mussoorie is a colonial hill station which features some of the prestigious educational institutions of India, stately hotels, cozy cafes, old taverns, estates, churches, buildings, offices, bustling markets and tourist ...

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Lansdowne

138 kms / 3 hr 39 mins

Lansdowne is one of the quietest and unspoiled hill stations of North India and has been a popular destination since Britishers came to India. Encircled by the dense oak and pine forests, Lansdowne appears like an ...

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Chakrata

150 kms / 4 hr 15 mins

Embellished by the sun-kissed Himalayan ranges, the beauteous hill station of Chakrata is seated at an elevation of 2,118 metres above sea level. This secluded hilly town is cradled in the Dehradun district and is an ide...

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