about uttaranchal

About Uttaranchal

Uttaranchal, or the Dev Bhumi as referred in the local dialect, is a godly creation, where one can see Mother Nature in its true form, and where Himalayas gorge to create a celestial ambience, praised and adored by everyone. Uttaranchal, with its snow flakes, clean air, gargantuan mountains present a rich kaleidoscopic view to the visitors. Adding to this, the simple pastoral lifestyle, blooming happiness on the faces of uttaranchalis(Local Inhabitants) and alpine vegetation belt lends a fabulous view that makes Uttaranchal stand unique from rest of places in the world. The state of Uttaranchal is not only abode to nature’s best forms, but also, offers good pilgrimage destination to the tourists who come here to seek recluse from the mundane world. Uttaranchal hold’s some of the best shrines under her garb, which are praised and lauded for some or the other kind of legendary associations. Famous Events of Uttaranchal : Uttaranchal is the place to many of the grand holy occasions such as the Maha Kumba Mela, Kumba Mela, Uttarayni Mela, Nandadevi Mela, Baggwal Mela etc. which further impart a tint of piety to the place, and an opportunity to purge their sins. The Char Dham Yatra and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra which takes its path through the Uttaranchal offers divine tryst to the pilgrims, and the opportunity to become one supreme power. Well Known Pilgirmage of Uttaranchal : Uttaranchal has no dearth of places that can be exploited for the purpose of pilgrimage. These ideally include Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Devprayag, Nandadevi, Hemkund Sahib, Reetha Sahib and Purnagiri. Beyond holy surfeit, Uttaranchal offers plethora of splendid opportunities to nature lovers, besides, the adventure sports enthusiasts. Charming Hill Stations of Uttaranchal : Mussoorie, the 'Queen of Hills'; Nainital, the 'Lake District'; Kausani, the 'Switzerland of India'; Ranikhet, Pithoragarh, Pauri and Munsyari provide the opportunity to the nature lovers to explore and adore the scenic beauty of the landscape. Himalayan Glaciers and Bugyal's : Places such as Bhagirathi, Chowkhamba, Nanda Devi, Kamet, Pindari, Sahastrataal, Milam, Kafni, Khatling and Gaumukh are known for Mountaineering expeditions. For Trekking and Skiing purposes, Auli, Dayara Bugyal, Munsyari and Mundali are well known places. Pithoragarh, Jolly Grant and Pauri are popular to swindle Skating, Water Sports like rafting, boating and angling and Aero Sports vis-à-vis Hand Gliding and Paragliding. Uttaranchal is a treasure house to world class flora and fauna species, besides offering opportunities to explode eco-tourism, and wildlife tourism. The state also houses some of the popular wild life sanctuaries vis-à-vis, Jim Corbett National Park, Rajaji National Park, Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, Asan Barrage, Chilla etc. Uttaranchal has a pleasant climate and it is imbued with cultural traditions, thereby making it a favorite tourist destination spot, and a major source of revenue. Uttarakhand General Information Geographical area :52435 Sq. Km Hill Area : 93.48% Plane Area : 6.52% Capital : Dehradun Hight Court : Nainital Division : Kumaon and Garhwal Districts : 13 Airports : 3 Pant Nagar, Nainisaine, JollyGrant Main Railway Stations: 5 Kathgodam, Lalkauwn, Rudrapur, Haridwar, Dehradun Uttarakhand Districts Almora Bageshwar Chamnpawat Chamoli Dehradun Haridwar Nainital Pauri Pithoragarh Rudraprayag Tehri Uttarkashi Udham Singh Nagar