Carved out of the state of Uttar
Pradesh, Uttranchal is a new addition in the list of states of the Indian Union.
Apart from the Terai region in the Shivalik foothills, the entire state of Uttranchal
is a part of the Himalayan ranges. The region has many glaciers, passes, meadows,
and trekking routes with several major rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna originating.
Geographically, it is a part of the Western Himalayan ranges starting from the
Shivalik foothills to Greater Himalayas with Tibet as its northeastern border.
Since times immemorial, the breathtaking beauty of Uttranchal has fascinated
the lovers of nature. Also known as `Dev Bhoomi'- the land of the gods, there
are hundreds of temples, shrines, and ashrams in Uttranchal dedicated to various
gods and goddesses.
The beauty of Uttranchal can
be described as :
Standing like tireless sentinels on velvet green
are imposing mountain peaks guarding the precious wealth of nature strewn here
and there in the form of colorful flowers, pine trees, deodar trees, fruit orchids.
There always blows a gentle breeze and there is a sweet smell of deodar in the
air. Different rivers and rivulets criss-crossing each other nourish the valley.
All these create an inebriating effect.
Places to
visit in Uttranchal
- Adi Badrinath
- Badrinath
-
Chamoli
- Hemkunt Sahib
- Joshimath
- Rudraprayag
-
Nainital
- Corbett National Park
- Rajaji National Park
-
Valley of flowers
- Mussoorie wildlife Sanctuary
What
one can do in Uttranchal
The state of Uttranchal has always attracted
seekers of spirituality who seek perpetual bliss. Rishikesh is known as the yoga
capital of India. Uttranchal has emerged as the centre of excellence for learning
of Yoga and Meditation. Yoga, meditation and alternative therapies are practiced
widely in the state. One can explore the Indian ancient medicine sciences and
benefit by the healing properties that are 2500 years old.
How
to reach
Dehradun, Haridwar, and Kathgodam are the major railway
stations connected to almost all parts of the country with regular trains. Not
many places in the state are connected by rail because of tough terrains. Jolly
Grant near Dehradun is the only airport. Metallic roads connect all places of
Uttranchal to each other.
