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Uttarakhand. India, Asia. Uttarakhand is a place of myth and mountains. Hindus think of it as Dev Bhoomi – the Land of Gods – and the dramatic terrain is covered with holy peaks, lakes and rivers. Twisting roads and high-altitude hiking trails lead to spectacular pilgrimage sites where tales from Hindu epics are set.
A mystical land of mountains and mythologies, exquisite landscapes and exhilarating adventure, and wellness and yoga, Uttarakhand has something to offer every traveller. Popularly known as Devbhoomi, or the land of gods, the state is framed by the Himalayas and divided into two main regions, Garhwal and Kumaon.
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Uttarakhand Tourism Travel Guide 2024 & latest tour packages. Latest Uttarakhand destinations information, travel news and updates, local guide and tips for travelling in Uttarakhand. Over 500 places to explore in Uttarakhand!
Be it river rafting in the Ganges, trekking to some of the fascinating peaks, skiing through some of the picturesque slopes, enjoying a cable-car ride, or soaking in the mesmerising views of the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is a dream destination for all. Here are the top destinations to travel to in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand was formed on the 9th November 2000 as the 27th State of India, when it was carved out of northern Uttar Pradesh. Located at the foothills of the Himalayan mountain ranges, it is largely a hilly State, having international boundaries with China (Tibet) in the north and Nepal in the east.
Uttarakhand (Hindi: उत्तराखण्ड Uttarākhaṇḍ ), until 2007 known as Uttaranchal, is a stunningly beautiful state in the Himalayan North of India . Regions [ edit] Map of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand has two large divisions, each with its own culture and language.
Uttarakhand is a Himalayan state in North India, nestled between the Tibetan Plateau and the Indo-Gangetic Plains. The name, which means "northern land" or "section" or "northern part" in Sanskrit was made popular in the 80s as part of the wider statehood struggle within the region.
