Uttarakhand
It is a tourist junction that sees huge rush of travelers from time to time and is also known as Devbhumi meaning the ‘Land of the Gods’. This beautiful state is a new addition as a state and was carved out of Uttar Pradesh. The state sits beautifully at the backdrop of the Himalaya and exhibits cultural and natural harmony within it. The state is colored with flowers, rhododendrons, fir and looks like a dream destination that is projected in some movies. It is also a religious epicenter due to the presence of several top Temples and pilgrimage is also a part of the tourism in Himachal. The main highlights of the states pilgrimage revolves around places like Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and the some people also come to pay homage to Char Dhams. The state has many famous hill stations and the most popular of them are Mussoorie, Nainital, Lansdowne, Sattal, Almora and Bhimtal.
Culture of Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is also home to many more special ethnic groups like Bhotias, Jaunsaries, Bokshas, Tharus,and Rajis. Although the major part of the region speaks native languages like Kumaoni and Garhwali, use of Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi are also very common. The state is one of the most affluent places in India with ethnic groups like Jaunsari and Bhotias which divide into further smaller groups.
Things to do
- 1. Kuari Pass Trekking
- 2. Mountain Biking
- 3. Bungee Jumping
- 4. Giant Swing In Rishikesh
- 5. Flying Fox In Rishikesh
Places to Visit
- Landour
- Dehradun & Mussoorie
- Nainital & Ranikhet
- Rishikesh and Haridwar
- Jim Corbett
