TRAVEL IN UTTARANCHAL

The land of regions of Kumaon and Garhwal is collectively known as Uttaranchal. The regions is famous for its rolling hills and snow covered mountains and most significant and sacred River - THE GANGES. It encompasses some famous pilgrim centres like KEDAR NATH, BADRI NATH, YAMNOTRI, GANGOTRI, HARIDWAR and world famous YOGA CENTRES IN RISHIKESH. There are some famous hill stations also like Nainital, Mussourie and Dehradun. Some important rivers flowing in the area are YAMUNA, Bhagirathi, Mandakini and Alaknanda. There are national parks like JIM CORBETT and Rajaji National Park.

SOME FACTS OF UTTARANCHAL 

Population : 8,479,562

Area : 51,125 sq km

Capital : Dehra Dun

Main Languages : Hindi 

When to Go : Oct to Mar

Important things to Do : 

1. Sacred Char Dham tour in High himalayas

2. Trek to remotelakes and glaciers in Garhwal and Kumaon.

3. Spotting tigers in Jim Corbett Tiger reserve.

4. YOGA CENTRES IN RISHIKESH.

5. Himalyan adventure sports in RISHIKESH.