Uttaranchal can be said to be a latest addition to the list of tourist destinations in India. Uttaranchal was carved out of Uttar Pradesh and occupies about 17.3% of the total land area of India. It shares its international borders with Tibet and Nepal and national borders with Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Even when it was incorporated into Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal attracted the adventure sports lovers. This is a place for skiing, water rafting, mountaineering and rock climbing lovers.
What to see in Uttaranchal
Wildlife: The famous Corbett National Park is situated in the state of Uttaranchal and is home to a variety of flora and fauna. It is famous for its wild population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants. A visit to this national park would add more adventure to your tour.
The wildlife sanctuaries in Uttaranchal include Askot Sanctuary, which is situated in the Pitthorgarh district. Another sanctuary that is worth visiting is the Kedarnath Sanctuary. It was established in the year 1972 and is located in one of the most pious regions of Garhwal.
When you are in Uttaranchal, do not miss the opportunity of visiting the Valley of Flowers. Mr. Frank Smith, a famous botanist and explorer, discovered this place.
Nanda Devi National Park is another tourist attraction of Uttaranchal. It is the place where you would find snow leopards, black bears, musk deer and Chir pheasants. Get down at the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun for a wonderful trip to this park.
Rajaji National Park located just beside the Dehradun Valley, is another important attraction of Uttaranchal. The best time to visit this place as well as other sightseeing attractions of the region is from October to July.
Religious sites: When you are in Uttaranchal, do not miss the opportunity of visiting religious sites such as Rishikesh. It is a town located on the banks of Ganga and surrounded by Shivalik on all its three sides. It is the place from where people set out on tours to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath. A temple that is worth visiting is the Kailash Niketan Temple. This is a thirteen -storey mansion and it is the main temple of Lakshman Jhoola. Other places worth visiting in Uttaranchal are Haridwar, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Tehri and Uttarkashi.
Yoga & Meditation: The state offers some of the most reputed Yoga and Meditation centers with Rishikesh being considered as the Yoga capital of India. So while on tours to this place, you can relax and rejuvenate your body at any of the Yoga centers in Uttaranchal
The state of Uttaranchal offers you many places of tourist interest that you can visit on your tour. View magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains, gigantic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests. The state offers you many shrines and places of religious importance. The Chamoli district of Uttaranchal is reputed for its shrines and temples and some of the most spectacular nature sites.
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