Uttarakhand- the 27th state of republic India lies in the southern slope of Himalayan range. The state shares its national border with Himachal Pradesh towards the north-west and Uttar Pradesh to the South and also has international borders with Nepal and China. Uttarakhand is divided into two regions namely Kumaon and Garhwal. It is a place with great diversity it has snow covered mountains, fertile valleys, dense forests, flowing rivers, thriving lakes, green hills, small villages add to the natural beauty and the simplicity of the people their which is an additional add on to its scenic beauty.
Almora
Distance: 361 Km NE of Delhi
Corbett National Park
Distance: 263 Km NE of Delhi
Deoprayag
Distance: 298 Km NE of Delhi
Jeolikot
Distance: 292 Km NE of Delhi
Kalsi
Distance: 288 Km NE of Delhi
Lansdowne
Distance: 233 Km NE of Delhi
Lohaghat
Distance: 401 Km NE of Delhi
Munsyari
Distance: 347 Km NE of Delhi
Pithoragarh
Distance: 308 Km NE of Delhi
Rajaji National Park
Distance: 208 Km NE of Delhi
Ranikhet
Distance: 350 Km NE of Delhi
Rishikesh
Distance: 224 Km NE of Delhi
Uttarakhand also known as the land of Gods or "Dev Bhumi" in the Sanskrit dialect. On its each peak there belongs the holiest shrines which considered as the sacred to local people as well as to the outsiders. The architecture of temples are quite different from other hindu temples and the most interesting fact about the temples their is that, behind every temple there is a story how and why it is formed, dedicated to which god. Uttarakhand's one of the major and the most sacred and respected pilgrimage is the Char Dham Yatra Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and the Badrinath from where our holy rivers Ganges and Yamuna originates.
The state of Uttarakhand is not only a land of Gods, but also a paradise for nature lovers it is blessed with snow flaked mountains, great peaks, clear mountain lakes. It has the rare bio-diversity and around 175 rare species of aromatic and medicinal plants. It is a state with great combination of flora and fauna and also an ideal location for Eco-tourism. Beside this the state also houses some of the great wild life sanctuaries like the Jim Corbett which is the pride of Uttarakhand.
Some of the highlights of Uttarakhand's beauty are Kausani "The Switzerland of India", Mussoorie "The Queen of Hills", Nainital "the lake district" and many more.
Uttarakhand is also a promised land for adventure sports enthusiasts. Because of its geographical attributes it allows all kind of sports like skiing, rafting, camping, rock climbing, river crossing, paragliding, mountaineering and many more. The state is considered as the most engaging destination for adventure lovers not only in India but also in the world.
The rich cultural traditions and verities of tourism like the pilgrimage, adventure, nature, eco tourism allures all kind of interests of tourists from everywhere and makes it an everlasting holiday destination to relax and unstrain.
