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Uttarakhand is a state situated in the northern
part of India.
The name of the state was
officially changed from Uttaranchal, to
Uttarakhand in January 2007. Uttarakhand is both
the new and traditional name of the state which
was formed from the hill districts of Uttar
Pradesh.Its peaks and valleys were well known in ancient
times as the
 “Abode of Gods and Goddesses” and
for the source of the River Ganga. Today, it is
still called as "The Land of the Gods" (Dev
Bhoomi). It is believed that Sage Ved Vyasa
scripted the epic Mahabharata here. It is
believed that when the war was over Pandavas
left their kingdom and started towards the
heaven. During their journey they traveled
through Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand is a region full of natural
beauty. Most of the northern parts of the
state are part of Greater Himalaya ranges,
covered by the high Himalayan peaks and
glaciers. Two of India's mightiest and holiest
rivers, the Ganga and the Yamuna take birth in
the glaciers of Uttarakhand, and are fed by
myriad frozen lakes, the glacial melts and form
the rivers.The climate and vegetation of
Uttarakhand vary greatly with elevation, from
glaciers at the highest elevations to tropical
forests at the lower elevations. The highest
elevations are covered by ice and bare rock
therefore one can find tundra and alpine meadows
there.
Some of
the famous Places In Uttarkhand:
Dehradun
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Description: The state capital of
Uttarakhand is situated between
Himalayas ans Shivalik hill ranges. It
is a large commercial and educational
hub. Clock tower is the heart of the
city and Paltan Bazaar is the favourite
 market of the Doonites.
The Rajpur road
– the most happening road of the city
originates from the clock tower and
leads towards Rajpur area and Mussoorie
thereof.
Dehradun also houses large
establishments like Forest Research
Institute (FRI), Survey of India
Headquarters, Indian Military Academy (IMA)
and Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP).
It is a famous educational centre and
has prestigious educational institutions
like Doon School and Welham school. |
Mussoorie
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Description:
The
‘Queen
of
Hills’
is one
of the
favorite
destinations
and is
at
ascent
of 34 km
from the
planes
of
 Dehradun.
Mussoorie
was
discovered
by a
British
Army
Officer
–
Captain
Young
and the
town
soon
became
the
favorite
holiday
destination
of
British
officers.
Mussoorie
is named
after a
herb
called
‘Mansur’
which is
gown in
plethora
in
Himalayan
foothills.
A 35 km
uphill
drive
from
Dehradun
with
serpentine
road
leads to
Mussoorie.
The
entry
gates to
Picture
palace
and
Library
Bazaar
welcomes
visitors
to this
marvelous
hill
station.
Mall
road –
the most
lively
and
busiest
hub
connects
these
two
entry
points.The
town is
situated
along a
horse
shoe
shaped
ridge.
It is
also one
of the
famous
educational
destination
with
prestigious
schools. |
Rishikesh
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 Description: The holy town of
Rishikesh
has the
eminence
of being
the
International
capital
of Yoga
and
meditation.
Located
in the
foothills
of the
Himalayas
on the
banks of
the
River
Ganges,
Rishikesh
is
dotted
with a
number
of
ancient
temples,
ashrams
and
world
renowned
yoga and
meditation
centres.
Not only
devotees,
but
travellers
from all
parts of
the
world
flock to
the
sacred
town for
a deeper
understanding
of
meditation.
At the
ashrams
in
Rishikesh,
visitors
can
attend
lectures
and
courses
offered
by
celebrated
yoga and
meditation
experts.
Apart
from
Hindu
shrines,
the town
of
Rishikesh
also
invites
adventure
lovers
from all
around.
It is
also the
ideal
gateway
for a
pilgrim's
chardham
yatra,
that
includes
travelling
to
Yamunotri,
Gangotri,
Badrinath
and
Kedarnath. |
Haridwar
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Description:
The
sacred
Himalayan
town of
Haridwar
represents
a living
lesson
on
Hinduism.
Located
at the
foot of
the
Himalayas,
the town
attracts
hordes
of
tourists
and
devotees
from all
corners
of the
world.
Haridwar
 also
holds
significance
because
it
stands
as the
gateway
to the chardham,
which
includes
Yamunotri,
Gangotri,
Badrinathji
and
Kedarnathji.
Haridwar
finds
its
mention
in the
ancient
Hindu
epics
and
scriptures
as 'Mayapuri',
Mokshadwar'
and 'Gangadwar'.
Geographically,
it is at
Haridwar
where
the
sacred
Ganga
enters
the
northern
Indian
plains.
During
the
Kumbh
Mela
(held at
the
interval
of every
12
years),
the
population
of the
town
swells
up to
millions.
The next
Kumbh
Mela and
the Ardh
Kumbh
Mela
(held at
every 6
years)
are
scheduled
to be
held in
Haridwar
in 2010.
Today,
Haridwar
is seen
as a
mystic
centre
for the
rejuvenation
of the
body,
mind and
soul.
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Nanital
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Description:
The
‘lake
Hill
Station’
is
situated
amidst
snow
clad
mountains
and pine
trees.
The
place
was
discovered
by an
English
Businessman
P.
Barron
in 1839.
According
to
legends
when
Lord
Shiva
was
carrying
the
 charred
body of
his wife Parvati
to Mount
Kailash,
The eyes
( Naina)
of
Parvati
dropped
and
formed
Naini
Lake
with
blue
azure.
Naina
Devi
temple
is
situated
at the
north
end of
the
lake.
The lake
with a
circumference
of 3620
km
divides
the town
into 2
parts –
Tallital
or the
southern
part of
the lake
and
Mallital
or the
northern
part of
the
lake.
Ayarpatta
and Sher-Ka
Danda
are
situated
on the
western
and
eastern
slopes
of the
lake
respectively.
Mall
road,
Zoo,
Ropeway
are on
Sher-Ka
Danda
side.
Land’s
end,
Dorothy’s
seat,
Aurobindo
Ashram
and a
few
hotels
are
located
on the
Ayarpatta
side.
Nainital
attaracts
tourists,
Honeymooners
and
sports
freeks.
It is
also one
of the
eminent
landmark
of
several
reputed
school.
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Auli
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Description:
Auli
 is
known
for one
of the
best ski
slopes.
The
place
appears
to be on
top of
the
world as
one can view
panoramic
view of
Himalayan
range . Auli
offers
perfect
Skiing
condition
and has
a 3 km
long
adventurous
slope.
Auli is
equipped
with all
world
class
skiing
facilities
. It has
500
meters
long Ski
lift and
a chair
lift
route
stretching
800
meters.
The
gigantic
‘Snow
Beater’
prepares
the best
skiing
slope.
Auli can
either
reached
by 14 km
long
road
route or
by 3.9
km
Hi-tech
cable
car (
Ropeway)
from
Joshimath.
Comfortable
hotels
are
available
to stay.
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