Tuesday, January 4, 2011

UTTARAKHAND TOURISM

OVERVIEW ON UTTARAKHAND TOURISM

Uttarakhand is also known by the name of Uttaranchal. This is the 27th state of India. It was given the name of Republic state in November month in the 2000 year. This state was extracted from the Uttar Pradesh state and also includes the hilly areas. The tourism to Uttarakhand offers great view to trekkers, pilgrimage passengers and glaciers. People from several countries around the world came to visit this beautiful and charming state of India. This is also known as the land of Gods. It has been given the name of "Devabhumi" which surely signifies the meaning as the "Land of God".

This Indian destination evidences the Mother Nature with the presence of fresh and soothing air, pure water, snowfall, and large mountains. It is no doubt the real heaven on earth. Uttarakhand is the place that consists of smaller villages where people actually live difficult and hard life. Just over 12% of Uttarakhand region is land area. The rest of 88% area is fully hilly. The most preferred and most visited spiritual destinations in Uttaranchal are Haridwar, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. The Uttaranchal travel guide allows you to know about the ravishing hill stations. You must the hill stations of this state in order to make your trip to India unforgettable like Mussoorie, Nainital, Lansdowne, Dhanulti, Auli, Ranikhet, Munsyari, Kausani and the Valley of flowers.

About 70% of its population relies on the agriculture industry as its main livelihood. The government is trying hard to increment the tourism department. The most spellbinding Uttarakhand attraction is the Kumbh Mela. People from all around India and even abroad came to this Mela in order to dip in holy and most respectful river Ganga. The short four pilgrimage destinations of India are also situated here that are mentioned above the Badrinath, Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Kedarnath. They all are open up in summer season.

This state is the home for 8.5 million people. Moreover, it is divided into 13 different districts. These districts ate connected to Himalayas and the trek routes of these districts earn up to billions of money every year. Another ideal place to visit here is the Jim Corbett National Park where you can explore the Indian wild life. This place is best for nature lovers. The people who love adventure and thrill must opt for the popular activities here that are river rafting, paragliding, hand gliding, mountaineering and s skiing. You can also go for low and high altitude trekking. It offers complete rejuvenation for your senses.

Revenue is also earned from transport industry, hotels, porters and guides. Their work is also significant in Uttarakhand tourism. The visit to the pilgrimage places is immemorial and enthralling. The shrines here provide an insight into Hindu religion and culture. The Sikh shrine named as Hemkund Sahib is also located in this state which is open from July to August month. The destinations here are innumerable. The Indian mythology can be studied in this land for sure. Uttarakhand is also known as the trekker's paradise.

Planning a trip for UTTARAKHAND TOURISM is best to know about Uttaranchal more.

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