This is an excellent point to watch for migratory birds and during the winter season, fascinating birds, especially the Siberian Crane can be seen around Laljiwala on the banks of the river Ganga. Once at Uttaranchal region, you wouldn't want to go away without journeying the other tourist attractions. There are various species of birds, which can be spotted here. This place is definitely a bird-watcher’s delight. People sit here for hours together, spending time among birds.

On the outskirts of Roorkee is the Dargah of Hazrat Makhdum Allauddin Ali Ahmed 'Sabir’, located 23 kms South of Haridwar. This Dargah is famed for its mystical powers and is visited in large numbers both by Hindus and Muslims and in fact this place is a living example of Hindu-Muslim unity. During the Rabeeull month of Islamic calendar, an Urs is celebrated from the 1st day of sighting the moon to the 16th day.