Uttaranchal has big range of temples. There are 4 world famous Temples Kedar Nath, Badri Nath, Gangotri Temple & Yamnotri Temple and also known as "Char Dham".

Rudranath Temple
This temple is situated at Rudraprayag, the confluence of rivers Mandakini and Alaknanda. Lord Shiva is worshipped here in Rudraprayag, the third of five Kedars. The face of lord Shiva is worshipped here. This temple is 2286 metres above the sea level and requires an 18 kilometre, a not so easy, trek. The temple is surrounded by a lot of holy ponds and kunds - Suryakund, Chandrakund, Tarakund. Closeby to the temple is the place where Narad, a sage from heavens meditated. The place around the temple is very enchanting presenting some great views of Hathi parvat, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti. There is another temple of Anusuya Devi closeby, three kilometres ahead. Devotees throng Rudranath to offer homage to the dead since it is believed that the soul of the dead passes from Rudraprayag here at Vaitarani river (the water of salvation) while changing world.

Naina Devi Temple
Naina Devi is a name for the Goddess Parvati. According to the Jagars* Naina Devi was established in Kumaon by the Katyuri queen Jiya Rani. On the other hand there is a myth which talks of Sati's committing suicide by jumping into a sacrificial fire, when she and Lord Shiva were insulted by her father Dakshaprajapati during a Yajnya, to which Shiva and Sati had not been invited in the first place. The myth goes on to say that while Shiva was taking Sati's body away, her eye fell down at a spot near the temple of Pashan Devi in Nainital. Therefore, according to myth Naina Devi is none other than the goddess Parvati. (It is the story that Sati was reborn as Parvati).

Mansa Devi Temple
This is the most famous and most visited temple of Haridwar. The temple of Mansa Devi is perched on a hilltop, the hill is known as the Bilwa hill. An ancient temple, it is one of the Siddhpeeths in Himalayas. It is said that the naval and heart of Sati fell here. To reach the temple, one can either go by ropeway or take a trek upto the shrine. Either way, it is an enjoyable journey.

Madmaheshwar Temple
It is believed that the place where Madmaheshwar temple is situated, Lord Shiva's stomach had emerged. The temple is located at an altitude of 3289 metres above the sea level. A classic example of north Indian style architecture, the temple is surrounded by wild natural scenery. The trek upto here is filled with wild and unparalleled scenic beauty on the way. The water here at Madmaheshwar is considered so pure and sanctified that even few drops are more then enough for baptising one.

Har Ki Pauri
This is the most famous ghat where people come to take a dip in the holy Ganga. This is considered to be the most auspicious place and lakhs and lakhs of people throng this place during the Kumbha and Ardhkumbha here. One can see the varied colours of hiliness here, the flea shops, the sadhus with long hairs and bodies smeared with ashes. This age old ghat was built by King Vikramaditya in the memory of his brother Bhatrihari. The best time to visit Har Ki pauri is at the time of evening aarti, when the waters shimmer with the 4h golden reflection of burning lamps floated in water by pilgrims.

Gauri Kund
This temple at a height of 6500 lies enroute to Kedarnath. It also serves as the base camp for trekking to Kedarnath. It is believed that at this place, goddess Parvati carried out her yogic practices to appease Lord Shiva. A temple dedicated to her and hot water spring here called Gauri kund is the center of attraction. Goddess Parvati's other name is Gauri hence the place came to be known as Gauri Kund.

Chandi Devi Temple
Chandi Devi Temple is one of the most popular shaktipeeth of Haridwar. The temple is situated on Neel Parvat on the opposite bank of main Haridwar. It was built here in 1929 AD by king of Kashmir, Suchat Singh. According to the legend, the army chiefs Chanda and Munda of the king of demons Shambhu and Nishambhu were killed here. The place was then called Chandi Devi temple. The main image here in this temple was established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century A.D. One can visit the temple either by trekking or taking a ropeway.

Baijnath Temple
The temple is important both from pilgrimage point of view and historically. A twelfth century temple, it is dedicated to SivaVaidyanatha. Siva Vaidyanath means the Lord of Physcians. The temple was then built by Katyuiri dynasty, which ruled Uttaranchal during 12th and 13th century. The temple is adorned with work of carved stones. There are several other temples on the banks of river Gomti which were built at the same time. These remind one of the rich mythology of India. It is believed that Lord Shiva married Parvati at the confluence of River Ganga and Gomti.

Neelkanth Mahadev
This famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is perched on a hilltop. The temple at an altitude of 926 metres derives its name from a famous Hindu legend. It is said that Lord Shiva had consumed venom here, which had come out of churning of sea. This made his neck turn blue, hence the place was named Neelkanth, the one with blue neck.