Uttaranchal India Travel & Tourism

India - the land to travel to, a haven of tourism delights, a civilization to tour through. Tourists come to India for its wealth of sights, cultural enthusiasm and variety of topography and in search peace, mediation. India is where people live with variety, thrive on diversity and are too familiar with largeness to let it boggle them. Lurid luxury and limp living are inhabitants of the same lane. India holds virtually every kind of landscape imaginable. An abundance of mountain ranges and national parks provide ample opportunity for eco-tourism and trekking, and its sheer size promises something for everyone.

Uttaranchal is one of the most famous and beautiful states of India. It is a newly born state. The beautiful state of Uttaranchal with bewitching beauty and natural splendor offers a gamut of activities for the tourists. The sacred abode of the Gods boasts of the ‘Chardham' namely Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath & Badrinath. These pilgrimages center have been visited by the devout from time immemorial. Haridwar, Nanakmata, Meetha-Reeta sahib, Piran Katiyar and Punyagiri are other places of religious interest. The scenery on the way to Nanda Devi and Kailash Mansarovar is simply breathtaking.

Haridwar is considered as the gateway to the four pilgrimages in the Uttrakhand region, The Ganga leaves the mountains and enters the plains with Hardwar being the first major town on the plains. Being a country of the pious, India is dotted with pilgrimages. Great religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism have originated on the Indian soil. The unity in diversity is the keyword for the grand country. A char dham yatra - a visit to the holy sites at cardinal located a cardinal points in the country - is considered a necessity in a Hindu's life for the regeneration of the spirit. These points lie across the subcontinent

Uttaranchal is an adventure's delight what with a plethora of exciting and thrilling activities like trekking, skiing, river rafting, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, angling and aero sports. Pauri, Pithoragarh, Nandadevi, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kamet etc.. Are some of the hotspots where people with adventurous spirit can have unforgettable experiences? Spectacular views apart, the Himalayan foothills are just ideal for trekking, offering energetic out-door people a different and exciting option for a holiday The Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttaranchal are the most popular destinations for trekkers. The adventure season, which till recently, was confined to the summer months, now covers almost the entire year, including winter. This has been made possible by improved equipment and transportation, and the availability of year-round bookings in areas, hitherto, considered inaccessible. Moreover, winter treks are gaining popularity as a means of 'getting away' to relatively lower altitudes.

The rich and varies flora and fauna of the region have made it a great place to visit from the point of view wildlife Tourism. For the preservation of the gift nature has endowed Uttaranchal with some National Parks and sanctuary have been created. The Corbett National Park, Raja ji national park and Nanda Devi National Park, Govind wildlife sanctuary and Kedarnath sanctuary enable the visitors to have a glimpse of the exotic wildlife. Garhwal Himalayas - the land of beautiful flowers and rare animals, offers to us the opportunity to watch, free from our daily lives, the captivating behavior of its animal kingdom. The wildlife of India always fascinates nature lovers. The wildlife resorts and lodges in Indian wildlife have the answer to the big question when accommodation Part is decided whenever a tour is planned inside the wild world of India.

So with meticulous planning and methodical manner of development, Uttaranchal Tourism is marching ahead