Uttarakhand Travel Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Planning Your Uttarakhand Vacation
India’s northern state, Uttarakhand is nestled between the Himalayas and the northernmost reaches of the state of Uttar Pradesh. The state is an unexpected mix of modern and traditional culture. When it was formed in 2000, Uttarakhand became only the second in India to be carved from an existing state. From state capital Dehradun, the state has total of 11 districts, among them the alluring hill town of Nainital, the spectacular pilgrimage site of Badrinath, and the drenched mountain city of Haridwar. Uttarakhand is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major centre for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River. The state’s forested Jim Corbett National Park shelters Bengal Tigers and other native wildlife. It sits in the Himalayan foothills, reaching 3500 meters above sea level, which makes it one of the country’s higher regions, and extends outwards from the state to the rest of the country and the wo
Hikes In Uttarakhand
Some of Uttarakhand’s most popular trails are the Triveni, Nanda Devi, and Bhimtal Valleys. Triveni is a trekking trail that starts from Almora and leads into the Rudraprayag region. It’s a four-day trek that offers beautiful views views of snow-capped mountain peaks, hills, pine forests and lakes. Nanda Devi is a trek that begins from the Bishnah campsite in the Bageshwar region. It leads to the 14,000-foot. Nanda Devi, one of the most popular trekking trails in the state, it is a 16-day trekking adventure that leads to Nanda Devi’s backside. Bhimtal Valley is a trekking trail that begins from the Almora-Bhalen area. The route involves high-altitude climbing of 14,000-foot Triveni, before crossing the Jelekar and Alpna peaksto reach Bhimtal.
Religious Sites In Uttarakhand
Brahmapur Swami Saranamandapam Temple, this temple in the foothills of the Himalayas has a history of being frequented by the Swami who founded the Arya Samaj in India. It is dedicated to the God Shiva. The original, called Brahmapur was established by Hari Rishi. Yamunotri Temple, this is a Hindu temple dedicated to Devi Yamunotri. Yamunotri is a mountain peak in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is considered to be the adobe of Goddess Yamuna and the end point of Yamuna pilgrimage. The village of Yamunotri is also one of the important areas for Yatra. Yatra involves a complex pilgrimage involving many traditions. The state government has initiated a project to revive ancient yatra traditions in the area.
Cities in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand’s capital Dehradun is home to the state’s only university and boasts India’s highest density of government institutes. Nainital and Haridwar are the most famous hill stations in the state. The best time to visit is from November to February, as it is considered by many Indians to be winter, in which case, temperature in Dehradun often dip to the low twenties. Rainfall in Uttarakhand is erratic and several years will see no rainfall
National Parks in Uttarakhand
You can explore nature trails and lakes in the national parks. There are plenty of waterfalls and natural settings. National Parks: Kamoli, Nanda Devi, Mussoorie, Corbett, Nainital, Naldurg, Chota Char Dham, Rajaji, and Pindari. Uttarakhand Tours Bamboo Palaces in Gairsain The hot springs in Dunagiri (Dunagiri Hills) Fruit Loops in Tulsipur The Mul Kalikas foothills The lake in Yamunotri. Uttarakhand Wildlife Uttarakhand Tigers The Himalayan black bear Other forest creatures like leopards, wolves, jackals and chital.
Uttarakhand is the hill-sleek and glorious Himalayan state of adventure, yoga, spirituality and natural beauty, perched high above the mighty Himalayas on the edge of the Indian Subcontinent. The famous ‘Queen of the Himalayas’, Char Dham (holy trinity of pilgrim destinations) comprise of Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath, which all make an annual pilgrimage to that mythological Lord Rama’s shrine. Uttarakhand has become a major adventure tourism hub in India, with many thrilling trekking, wildlife and river rafting adventures. This is a destination that has it all! How to Get There The state is well connected with Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Calcutta and other major cities via several flight routes.
