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About Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal was carved out of Uttar Pradesh as 27th state of India in 2000 AD. In the beginning, name of the state was Uttaranchal that was changed to Uttarakhand as it is named in ancient Hindu scriptures. It is said that epic Mahabharata was written here by sage Vyas during the stay of Pandavas.

Uttaranchal state is bounded by Uttar Pradesh, Nepal, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. Uttaranchal is mostly a hilly region filled of picturesque waterfalls and river tributaries. The winters are very cold and summers are moderate.

Best Time to Visit Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal can be toured in any part of the year. But places at higher altitude are navigable in summer between April and June and September to November. The place views land slides and snow fall in rainy and winter seasons respectively.

Major Hill Station in Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal has many panoramic and picturesque places to visit. The majestic mountains, pristine glaciers, emerald of tall green trees, clean Water Rivers, and holy pilgrimage sites makes the place a must visit place for all type of tourists.

Almora : Almora is the cultural capital of Uttaranchal. The place is filled with beautiful resorts, historical remains of old kingdoms and holy temples. The most famous place in Almora is 1000 year old Nanda Devi temple placed in the heart of the town. Tourists can take a visit to pleasant and harmonious Deer Park, Bright End Corner, Chatai Temple, and Kasar Temple.

Badrinath/Kedarnath : Badrinath and Kedarnath are pilgrimage spot for Hindus. Badrinath is one of the four dham established by Adi Shankara Charya to popularize the Hindu religion. The places are filled with temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Badri Narayan temple in Badrinath, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Kedarnath is among one of the 12 Jyotir Linga of Lord Shiva. Both the places are on the top list of Pilgrimage tourists.

Dehradun : Dehradun, the state capital, is famous for its educational centres situated in the picturesque hilly areas. The place has the honor of having the single airport in the state.

Gangotri/Yamunotri : Gangotri and Yamunotri are the origins of Holy river of Ganga and Yamuna. Both the places are surrounded by majestic and panoramic mountains. The places have adventurous and religious importance.

Ranikhet : Ranikhet derives its name from Rani Padmini of a local kingdom who stayed at the place. The place is famous for its overwhelming natural beauty and the clear view of Himalayas. Ranikhet is also famous for its flower gardens.

Nainital : Nainital, also known as ‘Lake City’, offers clear water lakes, and comfortable hill resorts placed around the lakes in the lap of the mountains. Tourists can enjoy boating facility available in the lakes. Naina Devi temple and Naini Lake are two famous sites that all the visitors go to.

Mussoorie : Mussoorie is filled up by many pleasant and pristine places alluring the tourists by the magic of nature. The tourists can take tour to the bunch of scenic places present in the place, like, Kempty Fall, Gun Hill, Jwalaji Temple and Nag Devta Temple.

Honeymoon Tour to Uttaranchal
The cool, pristine and secluded hill stations of Uttaranchal State have a mesmerizing affect on the honeymooners. The exotic waterfalls and lakes of the region give a romantic boost to the moment.

How to Reach Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal is a well connected by air, rail and road.

Airways : The only airport in the state is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun with flights to Delhi.
Railways : Major stations of Uttaranchal are in Dehradun, Haridwar and Kathgodam connecting to other places of India.
Roadways : Roadways transport is the best way to travel in Uttaranchal.