Uttarakhand, known as the Land of Gods, is situated in North India and attracts people from all over. Portrayed as Devabhoomi in the legends, Uttarakhand is abode to many sacred sites. Nestled in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is the heaven on earth. Its clean air, pure waters, frosty snow, undulating mountains and picturesque settings make Uttarakhand a hot tourist destination.Uttarakhand Tourism destinations are classified into various circuits like religious, adventurous, cultural, and wild. Most destinations under Uttarakhand Tourism itinerary fall under the regions of Kumaon and Garhwal, the erstwhile hill kingdoms of the state. The Char Dham Yatra (through Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath) is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimages. Other pilgrimages that pass through the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand include the ‘Adi Kailash Yatra’ and ‘Patal Buvaneshwar Yatra’ to name a few.
Aum Parvat, wherein snow lie in the shape of an everlasting ‘Aum’, is also in Uttarakhand.Uttarakhand Tourism benefits from the fact that it is home to many hill stations and resorts. Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand, is known as Doon Valley. Other popular hill stations of Uttarakhand Tourism include Mussoorie (Queen of Hills), Dhanaulti, Chamba, Auli, Pauri, Chopta, Kausani, Almora, Ranikhet, and Mukteshwer among others.
Uttarakhand Tourism specializes in adventure sports like river rafting, trekking, skiing, paragliding, mountaineering, rock climbing and mountain biking. Uttarakhand Tourism destinations provide ample opportunities for the adventurous people to satisfy their adrenalin rush.Uttarakhand Tourism promotes its exciting wildlife experience through the wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks. Jim Corbett National Park is the premier Tiger reserves of the state. Other wild life destinations promoted by Uttarakhand Tourism are Rajaji National Park, Kedarnath Sanctuary, Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary, Nanda Devi National Park and Askot Wildlife Sanctuary, to name a few.
Its numerous lakes are the pride of Uttarakhand Tourism. Some famous lakes of Uttarakhand promoted under the banner of Uttarakhand Tourism are Nainital, Bheemtal, Dodi Tal, Homekund, Hemkund, Kedar Tal, Sat Tal and Vasuki Tal among others. Valley of Flowers (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a must see, is an amazing spectacle of Uttarakhand Tourism.Religious sites that are firmly placed at the top of Uttarakhand Tourism map are Haridwar, Rishikesh, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Joshimath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
Uttarakhand Tourism provides a glimpse into its innumerable glaciers. Some of them include Gangotri Glacier, Khatling Glacier, Bandar Punch Glacier, Doonagiri Glacier, Milam Glacier, Pindari Glacier, Sunderdhunga Glacier and Ralam Glacier among others. These are spread across both the Garhwal and Kumaon sections of the Uttarakhand Tourism circuit.The peaks Nanda Devi, Trishul and Panchchuli are the pride of Uttarakhand Tourism. The fact that Uttarakhand is well-connected by road and rail is also a boon for Uttarakhand Tourism industry.
Uttarakhand Tourism – Never Out of Season