Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand) is a state of natural beauty is carved out of Uttar Pradesh and formed as the 27th state of the Indian Union bordered by Tibet to the north, Nepal to the east, and the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh in the west and south respectively. Uttarakhand is a stunningly beautiful state in the Himalayan North of India. It is broken up into a western part, named "Garhwal", and an eastern part named "Kumaon". Garhwal is more easily accessed. A picturesque state, with a breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas, Uttaranchal promises its tourists a visit full of fun and unforgettable moments. Comprising of eight hill districts and an area and population that equals the state of Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal is an expression of divinity, austerity, meditation, penance and attainment, Uttarakhand has been blessed by nature with magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains, gigantic and ecstatic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests. This land is known as Abode of Gods because of many shrines and places of pilgrimage like Char-dhams, the four most sacred and revered Hindu temples: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri nestled in the Mighty Mountains.
Some of the famous tourist attractions are the alpine and tropical rainforests that cover most parts of the state make natural habitats of some of the best-known wildlife creatures India has on offer. explore The Jim Corbett National Park , which homes Royal Bengal Tigers and ground for the plot of Jim Corbett's Man-eaters of Kumaon. Another rainforest in the region is Rajaji National Park famous for its large number of pachyderms. Alpine forests in the region include Valley of Flowers National Park (known for its amazing variety of flowers), Nanda Devi National Park, Govind National Park, Gangotri National Park. Berinag and Chaukori are tiny, pristine hill stations with spectacular views of the Himalaya peaks; Almora cultural centre of Kumaon and a picturesque mountain resort Dehradun nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalaya. Haridwar the sacred city situated on the right bank of River Ganga at the feet of Shivalik Hills; Rishikesh popular pilgrim centre and gateway to the Himalayan shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri; Mussoorie the queen of hill stations developed as a center of education, business, tourism and beauty; Nainital famous for 'Lake District' of India with awe-inspiring and pristine Mother Nature; Ranikhet known for its virginity and pristine charm and for many things Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand) is famous all over the world. The degree of joy and excitement reaches its zenith during the festive seasons and some of the famous fairs and festivals of Uttarakhand are Basant Panchami, Batsavitri, Ganga Dusshera, Dikar Puja, Olgi or Ghee Sankranti, Khatarua, Ghuian Ekadashi and Ghughutia.
The major destinations are Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Almora, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Jim Corbett National Park, Nainital, Ranikhet, and Pithoragarh. If you are adventurous and like tough challenges, you can go for high- and low-altitude trekking, river rafting, skiing, para gliding, hang-gliding, mountaineering, and other activities.
Reach:
By Air: The nearest airport is at Pant Nagar, 71 kms away, which is linked with flights to Delhi
By Rail: The closest railhead is the Kathgodam Railway Station 35 kms, which connects Nainital to other important cities like Delhi, Agra, Bareilly, and Lucknow.
By Road: Almost all the important places in the state are connected by all-weather metalled roads. Many places in the higher altitudes may still remain off for a period in the year due to landslides and snowfall.
