Uttar Pradesh Tours
Uttarakhand is the State in Northern part of India. Uttarakhand - also called as the land of gods (Dev Bhoomi), the home of Himalayas and a true paradise on earth, Uttarakhand extends from the foothills of the Himalayas up to the international borders of China and Nepal.
Uttarakhand - An important center of Hindu religion and culture, Ganga and Yamuna, the two most revered rivers of India, originate from the Himalayan glaciers in Uttarakhand. The hilly terrains of Uttarakhand offer unmatched pristine landscapes. It is natural that Uttarakhand is a remarkable cornucopia of flora and fauna. The thick forest wrap makes it a suitable residence for some of the best National Parks and bird Sanctuaries globally, famous for some of the rarest of species of birds and animals. A number of rare and endangered birds make Uttarakhand also a preferred destination for bird watchers.
The natives of the state are generally called either Garhwali or Kumaoni depending on their place of origin. According to the 2011 census of India, Uttarakhand has a population of 10,116,752, making it the 19th most populous state in India. A large portion of the population consists of Rajputs and Brahmins. More than 88% of the population follow Hinduism. Muslims are the largest minority in the state with Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, and Jains being the other major religions. Garhwali and Kumaoni are the two main regional languages, whereas Hindi is the most widely spoken language. Uttarakhand is the only state in India with Sanskrit as one of its official languages.
Apart from holding a major place in the growth of Hindu religion, culture and heritage, Uttarakhand hills boosts of great natural diversity that makes it a wonderful destination. It is the land of sky-kissing Himalayan peaks, huge glaciers, streams, and lakes.
Uttarakhand provides great opportunities for adventure sports like skiing and thrilling water sports. The state is an ideal venue for adventure seekers. The expansive slopes of Garhwal and Kumaon covered with seasonal snow become ideal places for skiing in the winter months. Auli region in Garhwal Himalayas offers one of the few and rare skiing possibilities in India.
Uttarakhand offers a multitude of trekking possibilities - from mountaineering to trekking on high altitudes or hiking on unusual routes. The rich natural splendor of high altitudes makes trekking in Uttarakhand very special. Uttarakhand has a number of mountains peaks over 6000m, standing high among them is the Nanda Devi at 7816 m.
Uttarakhand has been the seat of Yoga-learning and one of its ancient cities on the bank of river Ganges - Rishikesh is popularly known as the 'Yoga Capital of the World', jostling with backpackers and pilgrims seeking spiritual enlightenment. Rishikesh became world famous in 1968 when The Beatles came to stay at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram. It was here that they reputedly wrote most of the White Album. Who can forget the famous song 'Dehra Dun' written and sung by George Harrison? Today, Rishikesh is popular with both Western and domestic tourists and pilgrims.
Area: 51,125 Sq km
Latitudinal parallel: 30.33 North
Longitudinal meridian: 78.06 East
Average Temperature: 49oC (Max) - usually in May - Jun, 5oC (Min) - usually in Dec - Jan
Rainfall: Heavy
Monsoon: July to October
Population: 10,116,752, (Census 2011)
Best time to visit: November to March
STD Code: 0136, 0133, 0596
Languages: Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Sanskrit.
Religions: Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam
