Uttarakhandtravel Packages

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Uttarakhand has always been a pilgrim destination for Hindus around the world. Ram Jhula and LakshmanJhula in Rishikesh, Kedarnath, Badrinath and Jageshwar temples are very prominent pilgrim sites in Uttarakhand.

About Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand, formerly Uttaranchal, was carved out of Uttar Pradesh and attained statehood on 9th November, 2000. It is a picturesque state located primarily on and around the Himalayas. Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand. Kumaoni, Hindi and Sanskrit are the most widely spoken languages in this state. The Chipko Environmental Movement originated from Uttarakhand.

Where is Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is primarily covered by the Himalayas. Uttarakhand shares international border with Nepal to the east, Tibet Autonomous Region to the north, Himachal Pradesh to the northwest, Haryana to the west and Uttar Pradesh to the south. Ganga and Yamuna, the largest rivers in India, originate from ...
... the glaciers in Uttarakhand.

Major Cities

The major cities in Uttarakhand areDehradun, Almora, Haridwar, Mussoorie, Nainital and Rishikesh. Dehradun is the capital and the largest city in Uttarakhand. Almora, Nainital and Mussoorie are hill stations in Uttarakhand. Haridwar and Rishikesh are Hindu Pilgrimage centers.

Places to Visit
Uttarakhand is blessed with some of the most pictorial landscapes in the entire country. Mussoorie, Nainital and Almora are prominent hill stations that provide a panoramic view of the magnificent Himalayas.

Jim Corbett National Park, the oldest National Park in the country, is located in Uttarakhand. Nanda Devi National Park and Valley of Flowers National Park are UNESCO World Heritage sites and popular tourist spots in Uttarakhand. The Himalayas in the Uttarakhand region is the home to tigers, leopards, snow leopards, bharals and a multitude of other endangered animals.

Uttarakhand has a close proximity with the Himalayas. This makes it a good destination for adventure tourists. There are a multitude of trekking spots in Uttarakhand. Other adventure sports offered to tourists here are rock climbing, hiking, and mountaineering.

Gangotri and Yamunotri are the places where holy rivers Ganga and Yamuna originate from.

How to Reach

Air: There are 2 airports in Uttarakhand, one each in Dehradun (Jolly Grant Airport) and Pantnagar. The nearest airport that links to other parts of the country is the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Flights to international destinations can also be boarded from Delhi.

Rail: The railway stations in Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar and Pauri connect Uttarakhand with the rest of country efficiently.

Road: There are 13 National Highways and many state highways that efficiently connect Uttarakhand’s cities and rural regions with the nearby states. Regular buses ply to major destinations within and outside the state. Cabs can also be hired to travel between cities.