Uttarakhand is also known as "Dev Bhumi" since it is the location of many stories from Hindu mythology. This state is brimming with adventure locations and is also the epitome of otherworldliness. This condition is characterized by many profound tails, and in general, it exhibits the attributes of God. Uttarakhand is, in a sense, the birthplace of the heavenly streams Yamuna and Ganga, the latter of which is the longest river at 2525 meters. 

In India, these streams are revered for their otherworldly attributes as well as for the holy water that may be used to purify both the body and the spirit. Known as the "land of gods," Uttrakhand is home to numerous sacred shrines that are highly regarded due to their spiritual and mythological significance. 

The list of holy places in this "Land of God" is provided below.

1. Kedarnath Temple: One of Lord Shiva's twelve Jyotirlings, Kedarnath Dham, is situated in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag area. It is thought that Adi Shankaracharya repaired this temple after the Pandavas built it. This temple is located at the Mandakini River's source at an elevation of 3584 feet. This temple is also a significant component of Panch Kedar, a group of five Shiva temples situated in Uttrakhand's Garhwal district. Devotees traveling through Uttarakhand on the Chota Char Dham Yatra come to this temple, which is at least 17 kilometers away.

2. Jhoola Devi Temple: The Jhoola Devi Temple honors Goddess Durga and is situated in the Ranikhet neighborhood of the Almora district. The reason this temple is called Jhula Devi Temple is that the deity sitting in it is supported by a wooden cradle. The original deity that was erected in this temple was reportedly stolen in 1959, and the locals claim that the temple is approximately 700 years old. This temple has a large number of bells hanging around its grounds because it is said that in order for a devotee's wish to be fulfilled by Jhula Devi, they must present the goddess with a copper bell. 

3. Kalimath Temple: On the Saraswati River's bank lies the Kalimath Temple in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district. 1800 meters is the elevation at which this temple is situated. One of India's 108 Shakti Peeths, this temple is surrounded by lush vegetation and provides its followers with a heavenly atmosphere. In the Kali Mata shrine, Goddess Kali is revered. According to legend, Goddess Kali killed Raktbeej and then disappeared beneath the earth. Today, that precise spot is covered in a silver plate known as a Shree yantra, which is worshipped by followers and marks the entrance. 

4. Neelkanth Mahadev Temple: The Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is 32 kilometers away from Rishikesh. Situated on a hill, this temple has an elevation of 1330 meters. One of the well-known pilgrimage locations close to Rishikesh is this temple, which is devoted to Lord Shiva. According to legend, this temple is said to have been built on the precise spot where Lord Shiva swallowed the poison that came from Samudra Manthan and held it in his throat, giving this location the name Neelkanth.

5. Tungnath Temple: One of the five temples devoted to Panch Kedar, the Tungnath Temple is one of the highest shrines to Lord Shiva. This shrine is 36,80 meters above Chandra Nath Mountain. The hand of Lord Shiva is revered in the Tungnath temple, which Adi Shankaracharya is said to have found. It is thought to be approximately a millennium old. This temple lies 4 km away from Chopta in the Uttarakhand district of Rudraprayag, which is part of the Garhwal area.