UTTRANCHAL
 Located at the northern part of India, Uttaranchal is one of the most captivating, well preserved and mesmerising states offering blends of attractions for tourists seeking pleasurable destinations to celebrated their vacations with a touch of joy, delight and comforts. A trip to the state will take you to the wonderful glaciers, magnificent rivers, huge Himalayan peaks, skiing resorts and thick forests all inherited in the lap of this land. Naturally gifted with the region fraught with scenic beauty and spiritual paradise the land is often called as “Dev Bhumi or the Land of God”.
The very state opens the door to four holiest and most revered temples naming Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, also called Char-Dhams. This is the very land where india’s great epic Mahabharata was written by Vedavyas and Vedas and Shastras were composed. The land is the centre of attraction for those seeking spirituality, salvation, and peace and serenity. You will receive cordial reception by the people of the state famous for their hospitality and well mannered speaking manner.
A Glorious History
Today’s Uttaranchal which also belongs to mid Himalayan region of Garhwal and Kumaon finds its description in Puran by the name of Kedarkhand and Manaskhand. The land was referred with different name as in Upnishada it was known as Uttrapanchal, Valmaki who wrote Ramayana called it Uttrakaushal and Vedavyas named it as Uttrakuru. This was also land of great Kautilya and Panini with erstwhile name – Uattarapatti. All parts of Uttaranchal are called with different names such as Rudrahimalaya, Kamaugarh, Kamadesh, Kumaon and so on. Garwhal which comprises 52 fortresses stack with the name over past 500 years. Though, only Chamoli and Pithoragarh were accredited as Uttaranchal by the government citing the security reasons but the entire region of the land envelopes 51,125 sq. km of areas consisting over 15000 villages and 89 developmental divisions including some neighbouring plains for the purpose of topographical and cultural unit.
Culture that speaks their mind
Both climate and geographical conditions determine the lifestyle of Uttaranchal. Though, Uttaranchal has chiefly two district tribes - Garhwali and Kumaoni but you can also see others naming Shauka, Buksha, Jadh, Marcha, Tolcha, Tharu, Jaunsari, Bhotia, Raji and Gujjar. The state is culturally dominant with Hindu population (90% of total). As per the language, you will identify people in speaking their soft-toned dialect which are Garhawlas or Kumaon. Jaunsari and Bhotiya are also other important dialects of the state. You will see different colourful culture of the state through fairs and festivals during cultural tour to Uttaranchal.
Sightseeing Highlights
Corbett National Park
Established in 1936 as india’s first national park, the Corbett National Park offers tourists the truest blends of wildlife experience. Spread in 920.9 square km the park is located on the foothills of the western Himalayas in Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts.
Gangotri
Tourists seeking spiritual as well as adventurous satisfaction, this place is an ideal destination. You will enjoy your tour the best with the surrounding of mystical aura of the place. .
Yamunotri
Nestled in the lap of Garhwal region, the place holds special veneration for devotees as it is one of the parts of Char Dhams. Yamunotri is said to be the origin of river Yamuna according to Hindu mythology. A trip to the place means lot for those seeking sanctity and peace of mind.
Haridwar
Being the “Gateway to the Gods” Haridwar is mythologically referred as one of the seventh holiest pilgrimages of Hindu. Peace and sanctity is felt all around the place. Be it meditation, yoga sessions, ashrams, ranges of temples beside the Ghat of Ganges River, all infuse you with a certain holy charm, a scene never forgettable.
Rishikesh
Located in the northern region of Garwhal district, Rishikesh is quite famous as one of the top most major tourists’ attractions of India. This breeding ground of yoga is quite a honey pot for those seeking divine blessings and peace of mind imparted by various yoga classes held by the experts.
In addition, you can also visit various temples of the state such as Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Naina Devi Temple. All the temples are quite famous for their religious beliefs and power of sanctity. They are said to bestow salvation and divine blessings to those visiting here with truest venerations.
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