Uttranchal Tourism & City
Guide
'Tred
softly for this is holy ground;
It maybe, could we look with seeing eyes,
This land we stand upon is paradise."
It maybe, could we look with seeing eyes,
This land we stand upon is paradise."
In Sanskrit 'Himalaya' means Abode of Snow, truly characterizing the vast permanent snow fields above the snow line.In the heart of these majestic mountains lies the state of
After being carved out of Uttar Pradesh,Uttaranchal has been richer in terms of wild-life and forest area. The thick forests and mountains house a variety of wild life and plant species. According to Chief Wild Life Warden, UP, Dr Ram Lakhan Singh, the total protected wildlife area of Uttaranchal would be 34,359 sq km, while Uttar Pradesh would be left with just half of that -17,259 sq km. Twelve areas- Nanda Devi national park, the valley of flowers, Gangotri national park, Govind national park, Rajaji national park, Kedarnath sanctuary, Ascod musk deer sanctuary, Mussoorie sanctuary, Binsar sanctuary, Sanadi sanctuary and Govind sanctuary are now looked after by Uttaranchal. The ecological zones likely to fall in Uttaranchal are upper Himalayas called the snow-bound zones, lower Himalayas and Shivaliks. All these zones support many rare plants and animal communities.
Situated
in northern part of India, Uttaranchal is surrounded by Tibet &
Nepal in the North, Madhya Pradesh in the South, Haryana, Delhi &
Rajasthan in the West and Bihar in the East. Dehradun, Mussoorie,
Nainital and Ranikhet are the valleys with immense natural beauty.The sacred river of Hinduism, the Ganges flows through holy places in Uttaranchal. Uttaranchal is a scenic state, which has got many hill stations sprinkled along the foothills of the Himalaya. The place has many excellent trekking routes and countless other tourist & tourism destinations.
Mussoorie
Located at a height of 2000 mete,rs, this picturesque hill resort was set up during the days of the "Raj". It's treks and walks down the famous Camel Back Road welcome visitors in the summer and in the winter. For the Angler, fishing is available for Trout or Mahsee.
Almora
Almora, the capital of Kumaon is situated between Kaushiki (Kosi) and Salmali (Siyal) rivers. This is the birth land of several noted freedom fighters, intellectuals, technocrats and bureaucrats. This place has been the prime administration center for the Chanol Kings, Gorkha invaders and British colonialists.
Quaint hill resorts such as Chaukori, Ranikhet, Sitlakhet, Binsar, Kausani, Jageshwar and Bageshwar are all around Almora which attract nature lovers.
Dehradun
Dehradun - the capital of Uttaranchal, is one of the oldest cities. The salubrious climate of the city makes it a hit tourism destination among the tourists. The city offers countless tourist destinations that include Tapkeshwar, Robbers' Cave, Malsi Deer Park and Forest Research Institute. In addition to this, Jhanda Fair and Lakhawar Fair offer a variety of events that include folk dances, music and sport competitions.
Dhanaulti
Situated on the Mussoorie-Chamba route, Dhanaulti is 31 kms from Mussoorie via Landao Bazar. It is located amidst thick, virgin forests of deodar, rhododendrons and oaks. The long wooded slopes, lazy outings, cool caressing breeze, warm, lovely weather and fabulous view of snow covered mountains makes it an ideal retreat for a relaxed holiday.
Himalayan region is the summer, when the weather is very pleasant. Parts of the hills will be inaccessible in winter. The plains region is best visited in winter, when the weather is milder.
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