Why Is Uttarakhand Famous For Tourism?

By Author: Sachin Yadav
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If you are planning to holiday in Uttarakhand, you have made the best choice, to say the least. There are many reasons to justify this. There are many types of tourists. Some are nature enthusiasts, some are seekers, some want to satiate their knowledge, and some have an insatiable wanderlust lingering in them. Uttarakhand caters to all your needs as a tourist. With its vast spread of area, flora, and fauna, and a very pleasant climate, it serves as the most sought-after holiday destination in India and is visited by foreigners as well. You will need
to choose from the Resorts in Uttarakhand for your stay. We will hover over some of the best pointers that would invariably convince you about the peace, serenity, and wilderness of Uttarakhand.

The enchanting flora and fauna

Uttarakhand has managed to keep its peace and serenity intact. It has a widespread flora and fauna and that is why it offers calm and solace to tired tourists who get stressed out by the hustle of the urban cemented jungle. The stress of busy city life gets on to one’s system invariably. Your ...
... body and mind react to stress in different ways. Some side-effects of stress are pain in body parts, muscular tension, especially around the shoulders and neck, lower back pain, anger, anxiety, nervousness, and lack of interest in day-to-day activities. To overcome these side effects, you need to de-stress yourself by visiting a place that is full of Nature’s beauty in all its might and glory. Uttarakhand has many places rich in flora and fauna. Rishikesh, Hardwar, Nainital, Mussoorie, Valley of Flowers, Kanatal, Auli, Kedarnath, etc. are some of the best tourist destinations here offering you a lot of greenery and the pristine beauty of nature. You can also find some of the best National parks here like the Jim Corbett National Park. So, the next time you feel stressed out, and are clueless about the source of the stress and anxiety, head towards the above tourist destinations to calm down and feel centered.

One of the best adventure zones in India

Some of you are people who have an insatiable adrenaline rush. You are always amazed at the feel of climbing that one hill, having a dip in that waterfall, drinking fresh water from the river or lake, and flexing those muscles by going on a trek along the rugged mountain slopes. Uttarakhand with its rugged Himalayas and pristine waterfall tucked away at great heights also offers the best of adventure to adrenaline junkies like you. Indulge in trekking through the jungles in the Himalayas, along the Badrinath-Kedarnath yatra, rock-climbing in the steep slopes along with many other muscle-flexing activities. If you love camping, you have ample choices at Mussoorie, Auli, Rishikesh, etc. You can sleep inside a make-shift tent and gaze at the stars at night here. Nobody would even encroach on your privacy here as everybody who comes here is a peace-loving seeker. If you want to enjoy water sports, the river rafting at Rishikesh is by far the best pick for you. You can enjoy the cold water splashing against your face and body and feel rejuvenated. River rafting in Rishikesh is inadvertently one of the top activities on the bucket list of tourists. If you are a brave soul, you can also indulge in bungee jumping in Rishikesh, under the guidance of an experienced and trained team at one of the best adventure sports companies there. If you want to just be in the moment, while you slide along the zip line you can try the flying fox here. Slide along a 1 km track while looking at the river and the rocks and trees pass by magically while you feel grateful for the experience. If you want to indulge in skiing and sledding in the pristine snow, you must visit Dhanaulti and the nearby areas where it snows during winters.

Spirituality in its untampered form

Uttarakhand is an abode to many spiritual seekers and yogis. People from throughout the world visit this revered place to learn Yoga, pranayama, and meditation. Many of the towns in this state only allow vegetarian food. This is heaven for people who want to understand the nuances and subtlety of life. The higher life can be experienced here. Many tourists from across the world satiate their spirituality here. They get so awed by the peace and serenity here that they settle down here. It is not surprising that many tourists have set up their own cozy little cafes here after quitting their well-paying IT jobs because they find peace and contentment here. After all, if a place offers contentment, why would one not choose it for settling down. Moreover, the spiritual treasure that is available in a plethora of Schools of Veda, Hinduism, and Buddhism here, is untainted by less-knowledgeable people. Medical science nowadays recommends activities like meditation and yoga to enhance the brain’s neural activities. You must learn the correct techniques and for that, there is no place that offers you a more authentic knowledge about the same, rather than the spiritual towns in Uttarakhand.

Authentic food that tantalizes taste buds

If you are a foodie and want to taste authentic food, the small outlets in the various towns and cities in Uttarakhand would be your perfect choice. Taste authentic thukpas, thenthuk, Tibetan butter tea, Tibetan tea, bicchoo ghaas ka saag, tukdiya bhaat, aktori, Babru, momos, maggie, dhaa, siddu etc. The list is endless and so is the spirit of the folks who stay here. They would climb the mountains to make one of the most sumptuous meals for tourists with an unfading smile. Their smile says a lot about the purity of their soul and the essence of Uttarakhand.
Having said that, it is not surprising that even the government puts in a lot of effort to preserve the peace and serenity of this beautiful state in India. While you plan your holiday in Uttarakhand, make sure to tick away all the above from your bucket list to make your holiday memorable as ever.

Sachin writes often on Indian Wildlife, travel-related topics, technical topics related to business services. Sachin also provides search engine optimization services and website content in English.