Roorkee

Roorkee is a small town located in the foothills of Himalayas in the beautiful state of Uttranchal in north India. It is a part of the district and holy city of Haridwar which is merely 30 km distant away. It is about 175 kilometers north of the Indian capital, New Delhi and located between the rivers Ganga and Yamuna on the banks of the upper Ganga Canal, which take off at Haridwar. Roorkee is the gateway to pilgrim centres of Haridwar, Rishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath and tourist attractions of Dehra Dun and Mussorie. It is situated on National Highway (N.H.) 58 (Delhi-Haridwar) as-well-as on N.H. 73 (Haridwar-Panchkula) and is on Amristar-Howrah main rail route.

Roorkee is small and beautiful city in the Haridwar District of Uttarakhand India. The city lies on the banks of the Ganga canal between the Ganga and the Yamuna rivers. Roorkee has emerged as one of the most important industrial city in Uttarakhand. Many large and small scale industries have been developed in the city. It is home to many industries, corporate houses and service industries It has also emerged as one of the leading educational hubs in Uttarakhand with IIT Roorkee located in th

Best Time To Visit

Roorkee is accessible to tourists for most time of the year. However, the best time to spend a fulfilling holiday in Roorkee is during the winter time. At this time of the year,.

How To Reach

By Air

Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, is the nearest airport and is located around 69 kilometers from Roorkee. One can easily hire taxis which are easily available from Jolly Grant Airport to Roorkee.

By Rail

Roorkee is properly connected by railway networks with other major destinations of the country. Roorkee has an outstanding rail network with all significant cities of the country.

Shopping

Also if shopping is in a place where one can find a perfect amalgamation of traditional goods and modern products then probably it is the best activity to collect some exclusive items and enjoy a magnificent time. Such a beautiful experience is promised by the exclusive markets of Roorkee city where one can find almost everything possible in its best form.