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First of all, I would like to give some quick
information about Uttarakhand. Please enjoy.
Uttarakhand became the 27th state of the Republic of India on 9th November
2000. The State is carved out of Uttar Pradesh. It occupies 17.3% of India's total land area with 51,125 sq km.
On Uttarakhand Travel, you will find the great diversity of the region where snow-clad
mountains, green hills, fertile valleys, flowing rivers and thriving lakes add to the natural beauty. The popular hill stations
of Uttarakhand are Nainital, Bhimtal, Almora, Ranikhet, Pithoragarh, Munsiyari, Mussorie, Chopta, Valley of Flowers, Joshimath
and Lansdowne. For unlimited serenity and tranquility in pleasant pollution free environs, hill station on Uttarakhand Travel
are ideal for vacations. To enhance the attractiveness of the region are the several natural lakes in the region, which are
the center of attraction of the town and good for sporting activities.
Since Uttarakhand is known as the Abode of the gods, there are several highly venerated pilgrimage
places. The tourists must visit Kedarnath, Badrinath, Henmkund Sahib, Ganotri, Yamunotri, Jageshwar, Bageshwar, Rishikesh
and Haridwar for their religious importance on Uttarakhand Travel. Each hilltop or bent is known to have a temple, big or
small, which are considered very sacred by the locals.
Uttarakhand is ideal for several adventure sports activities because of its geographical attributes.
While on Uttarakhand Travel, the tourist must take the maximum pleasure out of adventure sports like trekking, ice-skiing,
white water rafting, sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, yachting, water-skiing and parasailing. To climb the big mountain
stretch or to pass the dense jungles of the hills is in itself very exciting. The huge water-filled rivers and deep lakes
are perfect for water sports.
Tourists also prefer to go on Uttarakhand Travel to visit the abundant wildlife sanctuaries
and national parks in the state. While you are on a visit to Uttarakhand, make sure to visit the Valley of Flower National
Park, Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuaries, Nanda Devi National Park, Govind National Park, Assan Barrage National Park, Rajaji
National Park and Corbett National Park.
Capital:
Dehradun (Interim)
Longitude:
77° 34' 27" E to 81° 02' 22" E
Latitude:
28°
53' 24" N to 31° 27' 50" N
Total Area:
53,484 sq. km.
Total Forest Area:
34,434 sq. km.
Hilly Area :
92.57%
Plains:
7.43%
High Court:
Nainital.
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Districts:
Pithoragarh, Almora, Nainital,
Haridwar, Bageshwar, Champawat, Uttarkashi, Tehri Garhwal, Udham Singh Nagar, Chamoli, Dehradun, Rudraprayag
Languages Spoken:
Kumaoni, Garhwali, Hindi.
Tourist
And Historical Places :
Nainital, Mussoorie, Pauri, Almora, Ranikhet, Khirsu, Champawat, Dayara, Auli, Khatling,
Vedini Bugyal, Valley Of Flowers, Lansdown, Lakhamandal, Paataal Bhuvaneshwar, Gangolihaat, Jolljivi, Kataarmal, Kosini, Jageshwar,
Dwarahaat, Someshwar, Baijnath, Pindari Glacier etc.
Pilgrimage Sites :
Badrinath,
Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Panchkedar, Panchbadri, Panchprayag, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Hemkund Sahib, Purnagiri, Chittai,
Kaliyar Sharif, Nanakmatta Sahib, Rettha Sahib etc. |
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