Uttaranchal (uttarakhand) is a state of natural beauty is carved out of Uttar Pradesh and formed as the 27th state of the Indian Union bordered by Tibet to the north, Nepal to the east, and the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh in the west and south respectively.
The state was ruled by the Kushanas, Kudinas, Kanishka,
Samudra Gupta, the Pauravas, Katuris, Palas, the Chandras,
Pawaras and the British. Uttaranchal (uttarakhand) has
been blessed by nature with magnificent glaciers, majestic
snow-clad mountains, gigantic and ecstatic peaks, valley
of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests. This land
is known as Abode of Gods because of many shrines and places
of pilgrimage like Char-dhams, the four most sacred and
revered Hindu temples: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and
Yamunotri nestled in the Mighty Mountains. Some of the
famous tourist attractions are the Jim Corbett National
Park at Ramnagar in Nainital District; Valley of Flowers
National Park and Nanda Devi National Park in Chamoli District;
Rajaji National Park in Haridwar District and Govind Pashu
Vihar National Park and Gangotri National Park in Uttarkashi
District; Berinag and Chaukori are tiny, pristine hill
stations with spectacular views of the Himalaya peaks;
Almora cultural centre of Kumaon and a picturesque mountain
resort Dehradun nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalaya
with beautiful rest houses and good hotels to provide accommodation
to the tourist; Haridwar the sacred city situated on the
right bank of River Ganga at the feet of Shivalik Hills;
Rishikesh popular pilgrim centre and gateway to the Himalayan
shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri;
Mussoorie the queen of hill stations developed as a center
of education, business, tourism and beauty; Nainital famous
for 'Lake District' of India with awe-inspiring and pristine
Mother Nature; Ranikhet known for its pristine charm and
for many things Uttaranchal (uttarakhand) is famous all
over the world.
