Blessed with
magnificent glaciers, majestic
snow-clad mountains, gigantic and
ecstatic peaks, valley of
flowers, skiing slopes and dense
forests, this Abode of Gods also includes
many places of pilgrimage.
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More about Uttarakhand
(Uttaranchal)
Climate
Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal)
experiences a cool and pleasant
climate throughout the year. However, the state
witnesses heavy snowfall in peak winters
(Nov-Feb) and equally heavy rainfall
from July-Sep. The best time to visit is
between Apr & June or between
Sep-Nov.
Language
Garhwali and
Kumaoni are the two dialects of Pahari
language that are spoken in the state, along with
Hindi and English (in tourist
spots).
Connectivity
Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal)
has two airports, Jolly Grant at
Dehradun and
at Pantnagar; a few train stations
- major ones at Dehradun, Haridwar and
Kathgodam; and the rest of the state is well
connected by good roads.
This
state of several districts is grouped in two divisions -
Garhwal and Kumaon.
90% of India's picturesque
hillstations are located in Uttarakhand...
Nainital, Mussoorie, Pauri, Almora, Ranikhet, Binsar
,
Champawat, Auli, Lansdowne, Naukuchiyatal
, Bhimtal and many more. India's popular
and first national park Corbett is located here.
Most of the rivers that feed almost the
entire country originate in Uttarakhand... Bhagirathi (Ganga), Alaknanda, Mandakani,
Pindari, Tons, Yamuna,
Kali, Nyaar, Bhilangana, Saryu
and Ramganga.
The
four most holy pilgrimages of India - to
Gangotri
(source of river Ganga ),
Yamunotri (source of river
Yamuna ),
Badrinath
(confluence of rivers Alaknanda & Dhauliganga
or Lakshmanganga) and Kedarnath
(confluence of rivers Alaknanda &
Mandakini ) -
collectively referred to as Char
Dham in the icy
Garhwal Himalayas, is a
rejuvenating spiritual experience for the devout Hindu, releasing one from
the cycle of birth and death, thereby delivering
salvation.
Rishikesh and Haridwar are two of
the other main pilgrimage centres in the state. Some
ancient
temples can be found in the towns of Lakhamandal, Paataal
Bhuvaneshwar, Jageshwar, Dwarahaat, Someshwar and
Baijnath.
A
picturesque state, with a breathtaking panoramic
view of Himalayas, Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal) promises
its tourists a visit full of fun and unforgettable
moments. And on its overflowing, lively
rivers, one can fully experience
the excitement of water
sports like river rafting .The high-altitude
trek to the Valley Of Flowers across
glaciers is an exhilirating
experience. Be it adventure tourism,
or trekking at
altitudes of 10000 plus
feet, or tending to one's spiritual call, or simply
relaxing looking at snow peaks... this is the state to
be in.
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