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Uttaranchal Tourism

Carved out with 14 hilly districts of former Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal is the 26th state of the Indian union. The state is rich in flora and fauna, natural and touristic ambience, and houses some of the most important pilgrimage centres in the country. Destinations like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath are known throughout the world for their breathtaking beauty as well as religious importance. Being a part of Western Himalayas, the state offers a full range of adventure sport options like river rafting, trekking, mountaineering, fishing, mountain biking, mountain safaris, skiing, paragliding, and many more like them. Amazing in its natural splendor, grand in its wild denizens, and simplicity in its people, the region is a unique experience to your senses..

Capital : Dehradun
Language : Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni
Area : 294,411 Sq. km.
Tourist season : April to July
Population : 8, 479, 562)
Per capita income : Rs. 12, 000
Literacy Rate : 72.28%
Religion : Hinduism
Climate : 11 C- 45 C (Summer), 2 C - 32 C (Winters)

The places you must visit

Almora :
Almora is one of the three hill districts of Kumaon.It is the cultural capital of Kumaon.

Badrinath :
Situated on the right banks of the river Alakananda in the northern province of Uttar Pradesh, Badrinath is couched within the two mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan, with the Neelkanth peak on the background.

Dehradun :
Dehradun is situated in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal (formerly Uttar Pradesh) around 235 km from Delhi. Dehradun extends from the latitude 30° 19’ in the North to longitude 78° 04’ in the East. The city of Dehradun is well connected to other cities of north India by rail, road, and air.