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Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal) is located in the northern part of India at the foothills of the Shivaliks and is one of the most visited among the various tourist destinations of north India. The state was carved out of Uttar Pradesh in 2000 and was known as Uttaranchal till 2006. Tourism in Uttarakhand is growing in leaps and bounds and at present it is a major center for adventure lovers and numerous pilgrims dropping in here from all parts of the globe. Uttarakhand is home to several scenic hill stations that are acknowledged for their splendid natural beauty. It is equally popular for the varied wildlife and a paradise for the nature lovers.
This picturesque state offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas and would make for an ideal retreat for a memorable vacation. There are innumerable tourist attractions in Uttarakhand such as Badrinath, Corbett National Park, Gangotri, Haridwar, Mukteshwar, Kausani, Mussoorie and Nainital. The hill stations occupy a prominent place among all the tourist attractions of Uttarakhand and are the most favored by the tourists as they are perfect for spending some peaceful moments away from the din and rush of the cities. There are a number of pilgrimage spots that are located in Uttarakhand such as Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib and Joshimath.
Uttarakhand is also popular for its fairs and festivals during which the important towns pulsate with the excitement and zeal. Some of the important fairs and festivals of Uttarakhand are Hatkalika Fair, Tapkeshwar Fair, Surkhanda Devi Mela, Kunjapuri Fair, Lakhawar Village Fair, and Mata Murti Ka Mela. Uttarakhand is also a popular place for the adventurers as they can indulge in a number of adventure pursuits such as river rafting, para gliding, hang-gliding, mountaineering and skiing.
A number of good lodging options are available for the tourists as the state is dotted with various categories of hotels. The important tourist destinations of Uttarakhand such as Nainital, Mussoorie, Dehradun, Ranikhet, Rishikesh and Haridwar have excellent range of hotels including five star, heritage and three star categories. Choose the right kind of accommodation and make your tour of Uttarakhand a memorable experience.
Uttarakhand is accessible by air, rail and road from the distant corners of India and thus reaching here from anywhere in India is quite convenient. Road journey is a fascinating experience in Uttarakhand as you will get an opportunity to catch a glimpse of some of the most enchanting places and spellbinding landscape.
You can benefit a lot from the various tour packages that promise to deliver the best in terms of tour and travel. You can sit back and enjoy your tour to the fullest as everything is taken care of by your tour operator.
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