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The fascinating terrain, peaks, glaciers, lakes, sanctuaries and holy centre makes Uttaranchal a favorite hunt for tourists. There are quite many places that guarantee the best of the vacations at Uttaranchal. The places are famous for their unique beauty, opportunities they provide and much revered places for Hindus. Tourist usually reach here seeking a summer resort to get rid of the extreme temperature in north, adventure sports and for pilgrimage. The famous destinations include Dehra Dun, Nainital, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussorie, Kausani, Tehri and Auli.

Uttaranchal - Pilgrimage
Uttaranchal is one of the major pilgrimage centres and much revered place for the Hindus. Both Garhwal and Kumaon zone feature a number of important sites. However, the four sites at Garhwal - Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath, are primary places of visit; two other being Hemkund Sahib and Joshimath. In Kumaon zone the sacred places include Baijhnath, Bageshwar, Jageshwar, Punyagiri and Ritha Sahib.

Uttaranchal - Adventure
The low lying southern tracts of the Himalayas and the towering northern peaks puts Uttaranchal on the adventure destinations map in the Indian sub continent. As if this were not enough, the rushing waters and gentle slopes open a hundred doors for various out door sports activities. White water rafting, Skiing, Paragliding and trekking are some of the popular events conducted in the state. There are multiple destinations, each with a scope and thrill of its own.

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Uttaranchal - Overview
Uttaranchal, a former part of Uttar Pradesh state, split off from its parent state and became the 27th state of Indian Republic, on Nov 9, 2000 A.D. The state is located in the north east of the country and is bounded by the mighty Himalayas. Uttaranchal shares its international borders with China and Nepal and is neighboured by the states Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, of Indian Republic. Dehra Dun, the largest city in Uttaranchal is also the provincial capital.

Uttaranchal is bestowed with great many tourist attractions. The state is dominated with the presence of mighty peaks and hills of the Himalayas. The state is primarily divided into two zones - Garhwal and Kumaon. There are thirteen districts in all; seven in the Garhwal zone and six in the Kumaon zone. The two zones see a multitude of sky reaching peaks that form parts of the Greater Himalayas. These mountains are also the source of the great rivers of India - the Ganga and the Yamuna. Some of the high peaks in the region include Bandarpunch (6,316 m), Yogeshwar (6,678 m), Sri Kailash (6,932 m), Kedarnath (6,490 m), Bhirigupanth (6,772 m), Chaukhamba (7,068 m), Kamet (7,756 m), Mana Peak (7,272 m), Abl Gamin (7,355 m), Mukut (7,242 m). These snow clad peaks give rise to a number of lakes that flow down and join the tributaries. The slopes at certain places are also ideal for winter sports. One such destination is Auli.


Uttaranchal is one big name in the north Indian tourism industry. The state is blessed with towering peaks, lakes and streams, rolling forests, pilgrimage centres and all of it welcome a great party. As an adventure sports destination and a major pilgrimage centre of Hindus, Uttaranchal generates a good revenue from tourism enterprises. The pleasant climate also makes it a popular vacations spending resort and an escape from the scorching north Indian sun.

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