Uttarakhand India
Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal) is an
extraordinary place for pilgrimage and adventure lover located at foothills of Great Himalaya in north region of India. Its snowcapped mountains
and scenic beauty provide an unmatched thrilling experience to the
traveler. Uttarakhand is called Dev Bhumi and consist the most sacred place
for Hindu religion in all over India.
In 9 November 2000, after separation from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
shown rapid progress in Tourism sector. Adventure sports like river rafting
in Rishikesh, Skiing, and Trekking etc. are attracting huge amounts of
urban dwellers towards mountains.
What I think about it?
In a campsite beside Bonfire, in dim light of countless stars
and beautiful Moon you can sing and enjoy the whole night by
watching an incredible masterpiece of the God called Great
Himalaya.
The dew drops sparkle with the first sunbeam smiling through
clouds appear as thousands of precious diamonds spread all over
the green landscape Greeting Sun. Fresh icy breeze comes close very close
to you, singing some folk songs will give you the calmness and the
peace which we all have forgotten in metros.
General Info about Uttarakhand, India
Flora and Fauna
93% part of Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal) is mountainous and
64% of it is forest. The most sacred rivers of Hindu religion Ganga
(Ganges) and Yamuna originate from
there. Two dialects, Garhwali and Kumauni are widely spoken though most
people can speak or understand Hindi. It has 13 district and 70 assembly
seats.
Transport
It is very well connected by the bus, rail to other states of India.
There are regular flights, buses and trains from Delhi. It has 2 airports.
Jolly Grant Airport (20 Km
from Dehradun main City, Haridwar- 30 Km)
Pantnagar Airport (Nanital
– 64 Km, Ranikhet- 110 Km, Jim Corbett National Park -120 Km).
Best destinations
in Uttrakhand, India
Major Pilgrimage Destinations:
Panch Badari, Panch Kedar and Panch Prayag
Major Wildlife Sanctuaries
and National Park:
Raja Ji National Park (Saharanpur)
Gangotri National Park (Uttarkhashi)
Govind Wildlife Sanctury (Uttarkashi)
Kedarnath Sanctury
Assan Barrage Bird Sanctury
Major Leisure /Tourist
destinations: