About Uttaranchal
Carved out of East Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal confines within its area umpteen opportunities for tourists to enjoy their vacations. No matter, what interests them; Uttaranchal has something or the other to make their vacations extremely memorable. Ranging from religious places to hill stations to wildlife reserves - Uttaranchal has it all.

General Information - Uttaranchal is the 26th state of the great country of India and is created by extracting two hilly divisions of Uttar Pradesh. These two divisions are Kumaon and Garhwal, which in Hindu legends have been referred to as the 'Devbhoomi' or the Land of God. Uttaranchal is also the part of western Himalayas. Dehradun is the state capital. The major religion of Uttaranchal is Hinduism.

Best time to Visit - The best time to visit Uttaranchal is between April to July.

Uttaranchal Tourist Attractions

Uttaranchal Pilgrimage Places
The people of India are widely famous for their deep rooted religious beliefs. The people all over the country believe that it is their religion that has held their faith in life, surroundings and even themselves. They also believe that their religion is a way by which they can communicate with the God and follow His dictums. Uttaranchal is one state in India that attracts tourists from entire country because it houses the most sacred religious places for Hindus. Devout Hindus from every corner of the country firmly believes that a visit to these places is a must for everyone at least once in the lifetime. Some of these religious places include the Char Dhams (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Gangotri), Haridwar, Rishikesh and Hemkund Sahib. Apart from these, there are numerous temples spread throughout the state as well.

Uttaranchal Hill Stations
The state of Uttaranchal is a part of the western Himalayan ranges. This means that hill stations in Uttaranchal are the next major attractions for tourists. These hill stations are a reservoir of natural beauty which leaves the visiting tourists completely enamoured. The pristine beauty that makes its presence felt at every nook and corner of these hill stations is exactly what a tourist tired of his regular and monotonous day to day life wants. The sky above and the and the beautiful nature around, together spell a charm that has tourists wondering why he never visited these places before. Also these hill stations are an excellent where adventurous activities can be undertaken. The prominent hill stations of Uttaranchal includes Dehradun, Mussoorie, Almora, Nainital, Auli, Haridwar and Ranikhet.

Uttaranchal Adventure Sports
Being a part of the mighty Himalayan ranges, the state of Uttaranchal is one of the best destinations in India that arouses the adventurous streak of the tourists.
It is one exceptional chance for the tourists to explore the great ranges of the Himalayas. From following the difficult trek routes in forests and on hill tops to skiing in the snow clad mountains; from rafting in the rushing rivers of Himalayas to exploring the wildlife of the region - adventurous lovers will never fall short of challenging options in Uttaranchal. Other adventure activities that a tourist can enjoy in Uttaranchal includes parasailing, paragliding, canoeing and kayaking. Trekking can be undertaken from many regions like Kedarnath, Gangotri, Joshimath, Mussoorie, Pauri, Almora, Chowkari, Kausani, Nanital, Uttarkashi and Pithoragarh. For rafting River Yamuna, Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Bhilangana, River Mandakini and Mahakali are most exciting while for still water sports, Asan Barrage Water Sports Resort Nainital Lake Paradise Nanaksagar Matta are just perfect. Last but not the least, the skiing destinations of Uttaranchal include Auli, Dayara Bugyal, Mundali and Munsyari

Uttaranchal Wildlife
Lying in the Himalayan region, Uttaranchal has a large area of its total landmass covered under forests. To be precise, nearly 63% of the state's area is covered with forests! These forests are home to some of the most enticing flora and fauna of the country. Because of this, numerous national parks and sanctuaries have come up in the state which provide an opportunity to the tourists to explore the rich animal and plant life of the region with a much greater ease. The most famous national parks of the state are the Jim Corbett National Park and the Nanda Devi National Park. The former is famous for its tigers while the latter is more renowned for the great Himalayan black bears. Apart from these two, there are other notable parks in Uttaranchal like the Govind National Park and Rajaji National park.

Uttaranchal Yoga and Meditation
For all those tourists who seek to escape from the tedious lifestyle and desire something really unique and fulfilling, yoga and meditation in Uttaranchal are just the right option. The stress that overloads the body and mind have dampening effects and it is here that yoga and meditation serve as a restorative agent of energy. Actually, the yoga and meditation are a part of ancient Indian science and culture which were practised to lead a healthy life. The most important centres for yoga and meditation in Uttaranchal are Rishikesh and Haridwar. In fact, Rishikesh is often referred to as the Yoga capital of India and the 'Mecca for peace seekers'.

Reaching Uttaranchal
By Air - Jolly Grant near Dehradun is the major airport which operates regular flights to and from Delhi.

By Rail - The major railway stations of Uttaranchal includes Dehradun, Haridwar and Kathgodam.

By Road - Different places in Uttaranchal are connected to other parts of the country by National Highway No. 58, 73, 74 and 87.

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