 Uttaranchal
is one of the most beautiful and enchanting region of
northern India. Nature has endowed this land with so much
beauty and spiritual bliss that it is also known as Dev
Bhoomi, the Land of Gods. Ganga, Yamuna and scores of
other rivers originate in Uttaranchal. Among them Ganga
is the most holy and prominent as she represents the soul
of India- rich culture, history and civilization.
Uttaranchal is a 'paradise' for nature lover's and adventure
sports enthusiasts. Mussoorie, the 'Queen of Hills'; Nainital,
the 'Lake District'; Almora, the 'Switzerland of India';
Ranikhet, Pithoragarh, Pauri and Munsyari are just few
highlights for the nature lovers. For adventure and excitement,
one may choose Mountaineering (Bhagirathi, Chowkhamba,
Nanda Devi Kamet, Pindari, Sahastrataal, Milam, Kafni,
Khatling, Gaumukh), Trekking, Skiing (Auli, Dayara Bugyal,
Munsyari, Mundali), Skating, Water Sports like rafting,
boating and angling and Aero Sports like Hand Gliding,
Paragliding (Pithoragarh, Jolly Grant, Pauri). The State
is also a treasure house of exotic flora and fauna and
is an ideal location for eco-tourism, as well as wildlife
tourism. The world-famous Corbett National Park is the
pride of Uttaranchal. Other important sanctuaries are,
Rajaji National Park, Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, Asan
Barrage, Chilla etc. Uttaranchal is broadly divided into
two zones Kumaon and Garhwal.
Uttranchal consists of 13 districts (7 in Garhwal and
6 in Kumaon)
Garhwal Districts :
Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Pauri, Tehri, Chamoli, Rudraprayag
and Haridwar.
Kumaon Districts: Nainital,
Pithoragarh, Champawat, Almora, Udham Singh Nagar, and
Bageshwar.
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TIME TO VISIT - Round the year
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The Himalayan foothills are just ideal for trekking, Hiking
and Camping offering energetic out-door people a different
and exciting option for a Adventure holiday. The Garhwal
region of Uttaranchal are the most popular destinations
for trekkers, Celebrated in Hindu mythology and religion,
the Garhwal Himalayas are said to be the "Abode of the
Gods". The river Ganges takes its source in this remote
massif, at the sacred shrine of Gangotri, and rushes down
to the plains in a torrential fury Garhwal trekking arranges
trekking tours, mountain biking tour, rafting tours, Jeep
safaris tours, and cultural tours in this interesting
and varied Himalayan region.
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The holy
river Ganges and her tributaries flow past the Four Dams
that are located in the state of Uttaranchal in North India.
It is believed that Goddess Ganga descended upon the Earth
in the form of a River to help the suffering humanity. It
was split into four channels that include Alaknanda (in
Badrinath), Mandakini (in Kedarnath), Bhagirathi (in Gangotri)
and Yamuna (in Yamunotri). Each of the Four Dhams is blessed
with spellbinding scenic beauty and countless ancient temples.
Every year, countless tourists from across the world, visit
here in search of peace and tranquility.
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 Surrounded
by Tibet in the northeast, Nepal in the east and Himachal
Pradesh in the northwest, the Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayas
is bounded by the Tons River in the west and river Kali
in the east where it forms the western boundary of Nepal.
Out of approximately 2,500 km. Of the entire Himalayan range
over 650 km is within Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayas, which
happens to be the central part of the Great Himalayan chain.
Garhwal has several wilderness trails through dense forests
of Deodar, cypress, oak, pine and rhododendron that harbor
a large variety of Himalayan faunas. These lead to lush
verdant valleys and undulating green meadows carpeted with
alpine flowers in summer.
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Straddling the regions of Garhwal and Kumaon, close to
the Tibetan border, Nanda Devi (7816 m), is the geographical
and spiritual high point of India. Surrounding the peak
is an incredible expanse of mighty 6000 and 7000 metre
peaks. Nanda Devis's inner sancturay is currently off
limits to climbers and trekkers. Trekking in Kumaon can
be undertaken all the year round. The best visiting periods
are April-June and September-November, just because of
the vastness of the terrain and altitude differences
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