Starting from the regions of Garhwal and Kumaon, it is collectively known as Uttarakhand earlier Uttaranchal. Uttarakhand is the land of railing hills and snow covered mountainsdivided by some of Hinduism most sacred rivers. The significant is River Ganga which rises at Gaumukh in the north of the state and get it way down to places by the pilgrimage centre of Rishikesh and Haridwar. Garhwal is the western portion of the state and Kumaon is in the eastern side. Every year thousands of pilgrims make yatra to the Garhwal mountains and the sacred Char Dham (Four Temples) i.e., Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath. The home to the Hindu Gods VIshnu and Shiva and the source of the holy Ganga and Yamuna River with more than 100 poats towering about 20,000 feets Uttarakhand’s Garhwal Mountain especially mountain Nanda Devi 26056 feet inspired climbers from all over the world. Trekkers are down to its natural centuries such as Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers surrounded by Glaciers and white capped mountains closed to the plains. Many people go to the Gim Corbett, Tiger Reserve and Raja Ji National Park. Uttaranchal now Uttarakhand was formally declared as separate state in Nov 09, 2000 with its capital Dehradun.
DEHRADUN
The capital of Uttaranchal now Uttarakhand, Dehradun is situated in the broad doon valley between the Shivaliks, the front range of Himalyas. All through it is a historical town. Dehradun is best known for the institutions like Forests Research Institutions and the Indian Millitary Academy, The Wold Life Institute of India and the prestigious Doon School where Rajeev Gandhi was educated. The palces of tourist attraction in Dehradun are Forest Research Institute and Tapkeshwar Temple.Places of Tourist Attraction in Uttarakhand
MUSSORIE
The hill station was established by British in 1823 with an altitude of about 6500 feet above sea level. This former British Hill Station is a goo place to escape the heat of North Indian summers. The main tourist places of Mussoorie are Gandhi Chowk and Kalari Bazarwhich are joined by the road malls.HARIDWAR
Located at the point where the River Ganga emerges from the Himalayas. Haridwar is one of the Hinduism’s sacred cities of India. Pilgrims flock here throughout the year to have a dip in the Holy River Ganga. The most interested point of the toen is “HAR KI PAURI” – The Town’s main bathing ghat. At dusk the rivers come alive with the flicking flames floating and offerings are marveled on the river Ganga. In every 12 years Haridwar became the sight of KUMBH MEKA festival which is believed to be the world’s largest religious gathering.RISHIKESH
Despite its charm as Yoga Capital of World, it is quieter and more easy going place than Haridwar. It is situated at the banks of River Ganga surrounded by the hills on three sides and is perfect place for meditation. The International Yoga Festival arranged by Uttarakhand Tourism in co-ordination with Parmarth Niketan Ashram is held annually in February and March.UTTARAKASHI
The town of Uttarakashi is approx 155 Kms from Rishikesh on the bank of the River Ganga. It is an important stop while on the way to Char Dham. There are numerous temples and the most significant being The Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.THE CHAR DHAM
The Four Ancient Shrines mark the spiritual sources of the four Sacred Rivers of Hinduism. The Yamuna (Yamunotri), The Ganga (Gangotri), The Mandakini (Kedarnath) and The Alkananda (Badrinath)