Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand, known as Uttaranchal from 2000 to 2006, became the 27th state of the Republic of India on November 9, 2000. Uttarakhand borders Tibet to the north, Nepal to the east, and the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh (of which it formed a part before 2000) in the west and south respectively.

The land of Celestial Beauty "Uttarakhand" is blessed with magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains, gigantic and ecstatic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests, this Abode of Gods includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage. Char-dhams,the four most sacred and revered Hindu temples: Badrinath,Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are nestled in the Mighty Mountains.

A picturesque state, with a breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas, Uttarakhand promises its tourists a visit full of fun and unforgettable moments.

Places to visit :

Dehradun
Nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalaya, Dehradun is one of the oldest cities of India and currently capital of new born state Uttranchal. Also known as the "Abode of Drona", Dehradun has always been an important center of the Garhwal rules which was captured by the British.

Pauri
Pauri provides a panoramic view of the snow clad Himalayas peak of Bandar Poonch, Swarga Rohini, Jonli, Gangotri Group, Jogin Group Thalaiya - Sagar, Kedarnath, Kharcha Kund, Sumeru, Satopanth, Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Ghauriparvat, Hathiparvat, Nanda Devi and Trisul.

Mussoorie
Mussoorie with its green hills and varied Flora and Fauna, is a fascinating hill resort. Commanding a wonderful view of extensive Himalaya snow ranges to the northeast, and glittering views of the Doon Valley, Roorki, Saharabpur and Haridwar to the south, the town presents a fairy land atmosphere to the tourists. It is also a "Gateway" to Yamunotri and Gangotri shrines.

Rishikesh
Rishikesh also known as the 'Place of Sages' is a spiritual town situated 24 kms. upstream from Haridwar, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga, It is believed that God by the name of 'Hrishikesh' had apeared as an answer to the hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth the place derived its name

Nainital
The Nainital tourist district is the pride of the Kumaon region in himalayas Uttarakhand. While there are many other places equally beautiful, Nainital is certainly the most popular tourist destination in Kumaon. It's a pleasant himalayas hill station. For tourists looking for hustle and bustle the best time to go is the summer months when a lot of traffic ascends from Delhi and the plains.

Ranikhet
Besides being a cantonment (the place was selected as a hill station for British troops and accordingly the cantonment was established in 1869), Ranikhet (Queen’s field) is a popular tourist resort from where one gets an awe - inspiring view of the majestic Himalaya. The Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum and Memorial are the jewels of Ranikhet Cantonment, which is situated amidst dense forests.

Kausani
Kausani is ideal for those who seek to escape from the din and dust, hustle and bustle of big cities and wish to spend a quiet holiday in the lap of nature. Indeed, Kausani is a veritable heaven of beauty to which an excursion must be made on visiting Kumaon. Pinnath (5 km), Bur Pinnath (5.5 km) and Bhatkot (12 km) are the highest points near Kausani.

Fast Facts :

Capital : Dehradun
Area : 53484 sq kms
Population : 8,479,562
Language : Garhwali, Kumaoni, Hindi, English

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