Explore Uttarakhand

Place where there is immaculate natural beauty and otherworldliness, Uttarakhand is a Himalayan territory of North India, broadly known as Devbhumi (or the Land of the Gods). Cut out from Uttar Pradesh, the state, previously known as Uttaranchal, is a spot that not just gloats of a glimmering perspective on the Himalayas yet additionally shows a social ethos which talks about a symphonious conjunction with nature.

Uttarakhand is a famous journey site, as it is the starting spot of the Ganga and the Yamuna, two of the most worshiped streams for Hindus. Uttarakhand is home to the Char Dhams, the four most heavenly locales of journey adored by the Hindus - Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Many sightseers visit Uttarakhand every year to honor the Char Dhams.

Facts about Uttarakhand

The Ganga Aarati is one of the most beautiful attractions of Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand houses one of the highest Shiva temples in the world.
Uttarakhand is the state of the white lotus.
Uttarakhand was one of the places that started the Chipko Movement in India.

The culture of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand has a 'Pahari' culture. People dance, music and celebrations are an enormous piece of Uttarakhand culture. The land is honored with the magnificence of the Himalayas and old sanctuaries. The common Hindu celebrations, for example, Diwali, Holi and Navratri are praised here with much enthusiasm.

Places to Visit

Rishikesh

Situated in the lower regions of the Himalayas along the assembly of Ganga and Chandrabhaga River, Rishikesh is a humble community in the Dehradun area, found near Haridwar in Uttarakhand. Rishikesh (additionally called as Hrishikesh) is known for its experience exercises, antiquated sanctuaries, famous bistros and as the "Yoga Capital of the World".

Auli

Spotted with the apple plantations, old oaks, and pine trees there is no deficiency of regular magnificence in Auli. Aside from skiing you can likewise go for quite some time in the slopes of Garhwal Himalayas and partake in the enchanting perspectives on the snow-hung mountains. Auli is a famous slope resort in the Himalayan reach tracing all the way back to the eighth Century AD.

Nainital

Nainital is a beguiling hill station situated at the lower regions of the Kumaon ranges in Uttarakhand. Found near Dehradun and Delhi, it is the most visited slope station in North India. Nainital is an ideal end of the week escape from Delhi and the close by places. Nainital encounters a charming environment over time, making it a famous slope station for families, couples and, surprisingly, solo travelers.

Dehradun

Dehradun is the capital city and the biggest city of Uttarakhand. Dehradun is situated at an elevation of 1400 feet above ocean level and has a lovely environment throughout the entire year. Found only 30kms from Mussoorie, Dehradun is known as the doorway to Mussoorie and Rishikesh and Haridwar. Dehradun is otherwise called the "Instructive Hub of Uttarakhand" with a portion of the country's renowned colleges and schools.

Mussorie

Mussoorie is one of the most well known slope stations situated a good ways off of 290 km from Delhi in the Dehradun area of Uttarakhand. With a scenery of the Shivalik scope of Himalayas and doon valley, Mussoorie, otherwise called Queen of The Hills, remains at a height of 7000 feet above ocean level. With a cool and charming environment consistently, Mussoorie was once the British summer capital.

Haridwar

Haridwar is one of the seven holiest communities in India, located in Uttarakhand. It is found where the consecrated waterway Ganga enters the Indo-Gangetic fields interestingly. Dabbed with sanctuaries, ashrams across the city, Haridwar is a well known Hindu sanctuary town where a large number of lovers come to take a plunge in the heavenly Ganges.The feature of Haridwar is the popular Ganga Aarti held at the Har ki Pauri Ghat each evening.