Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful and enchanting region located on the northern part of India on the valley of Himalayas. It is often referred to as the Land of Gods – Dev Bhoomi due to the many holy Hindu temples and cities found throughout the state which are some of Hinduism’s most spiritual and auspicious places of pilgrimage and worship. The shrine of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath make up the Char Dham Yatra, four highly sacred destinations of the Hindus. This is the land where the Ganga, Yamuna, Alaknanda and the Mandakini are born and can be seen in their pure and blissful infancy.

The state of Uttarakhand which covers an area of 55,483sq.km was granted statehood on 9th November, 2000, becoming the 27th state of India. Nature has endowed this land with so much beauty and it is the only state to have ‘Sanskrit’ as one of its official languages in India. The diverse and bountiful state that is now a popular tourist destination was brought to fame the Beatles’ 1968 visit. Uttarakhand, bordered Nepal and Tibet, and shadowed towering Himalayan peaks, is full of unspoiled natural beauty. It’s divided into two regions – Garhwal in the north, and Kumaon in the south. The interim capital and the largest city of Uttarakhand is Dehradun. The High Court of the state is in Nainital.

Uttarakhand is a ‘Utopia’ for both lovers of nature and adrenaline junkies alike. The beauty of Uttarakhand lies in its surreal hills and forests. It is a delight for Nature lovers. Adventure lovers like are greeted with an array of activities like Skiing, Trekking, Camping, Rafting, Paragliding, Mountain Biking etc, making it a perfect destination for anyone and everyone.