Located in the foothills of the great Himalayas it is blessed with the name as Devbhumi.
Spreading over 53,483.00 square kilometers, it is located in the north of India. Uttarakhand is
much popular for a Hindu locale holy journey called Char Dham Yatra. Pahadi culture and food makes
it different from others. You can experience super cool climate at the top-notch places that are
touching the feet of the great Himalaya through our mesmerizing Uttarakhand hill station tour packages. Far away from noisy cities and dust free environment during
Uttarakhand climate gives you a relax and peace of mind. Surrounded by Himachal Pradesh, China, Nepal, and
Bhutan, the great Himalaya and Lord Kedarnath protecting it and blessed it as Devbhumi. Scroll Down To Learn More
Facts about Uttarakhand
Born on November 09, 2000 after separation from Uttar Pradesh. The name
Uttarakhand is a combination of two words. Uttara stands for North and Khand stands for Land so altogether it becomes Uttarakhand
meaning "Northern Land". The state is a combination of two regions formerly known as Kumaon, and Garhwal. Kumaon which was previously
known as Manaskhand, and Garhwal which was previously known as Kedarkhanda. Both regions having different culture, language, cuisines,
and the lifestyle of living.
Uttaranchal was the first name of Northern Indian slope state, Uttarakhand. At the point when Uttarakhand was cut out as a
different state from Uttar Pradesh in 2000, the then BJP drove Government gave the name "Uttaranchal" which for quite a while kept on
being the official name of the state. Local people who waged holy war for the detachment of the state since numerous years were discontent
with the name "Uttaranchal" as their development was classified "Uttarakhand" development and considered this to be a political move.
It was Uttaranchal in 2006–07 when the Congress Government passed the bill and pronounced "Uttarakhand" as the official name.
Uttarakhand can give you a mesmerizing experience which you never had before. The state is a bumpy hilly state located on
the hills surrounded by the great Himalayas.
Every traveler who explores it through our Uttarakhand Tours appreciates it's
beauty, valleys, hills, nature, culture, people, flora, fauna, and scenic panoramic views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks. It is always
beautiful at the time of sunrise, and sunset, it looks more beautiful between the Himalayan peaks when you are on the top places of
Uttarakhand.. We are having more than 100 pre-designed Uttarakhand Hill Station Tour Packages
which will take you to the holy land of Gods "Uttarakhand" where you will feel relax and peace. Biodiversity of Uttarakhand makes it
a must visited place of India.
Tourism in Uttarakhand
Tourism is the main source of Income for Uttarakhand, its breathtaking views will encourage you to explore it once through our
pre-designed or customized Uttarakhand tours to visit its every corner which is unexplored or much popular throughout the year.
Uttarakhand Tourism is going larger and larger every year because of the growing number of tourists every year. Sacred Hindu locale
journey called Char Dham Yatra makes it point of attention for the pilgrims. Every year millions of pilgrims visit this holy land
to complete their holy journey called Char Dham Yatra. Asia's largest tiger reservoir Jim Corbett National
Park which is much famous for the enormous number of Tigers in this territory. Whereas Rajaji National Park is attracting visitors for
Asian Elephants and Leopards. The number of travelers increasing every year towards these national parks for its outstanding beauty and
a mixed variety of flora and fauna.
Best Time To Visit Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand can be visited throughout the year through our pre-designed mesmerizing Uttarakhand Holiday Packages which takes you in the lap of nature.
A- Summers (March - June)
Summers in Uttarakhand are much crowded every season because of it's pleasant and chilly weather. One can expect the temperature ranges
between 15 to 30-degree Celsius whereas mega cities falling between 30 to 45-degree Celsius, so people like to take a break from the heat. Another reason
that makes summers crowded is the summer holidays.
Best places in Uttarakhand to visit in summers
People always look for the coolest places in summers so we would recommend below places.
1- Nainital: Famous for lakes.
2- Almora: Famous for a sweet named "Bal Mithai" and landscapes.
3- Kausani: Famous for panoramic Himalayan views.
4- Chaukori: Famous for its calmness.
5- Munsiyari: Famous for chilled weather.
6- Auli: Famous for snowfall, and ice sports.
7- Joshimath: Famous for chilled weather and temples.
8- Chopta: Famous for snowfall, and breathtaking views.
9- Dhanaulti: Famous as a peaceful place near Mussoorie.
11- Haridwar: Famous as gateway to holy Char Dham Yatra.
12- Rishikesh: Famous as Yoga capital and water sports hub.
13- Jim Corbett: Famous for a large number of Tigers, flora, & fauna.
14- Char Dham Yatra: Sacred journey to Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, & Badrinath.
B- Monsoon (July - September)
According to the weather forecasts, monsoon starts from 15th June in Uttarakhand. It makes Uttarakhand lush green and
refreshing the natural beauty of the whole Uttarakhand. Sometimes heavy rainfall creates snowfall at the top places like Kedarnath, Badrinath, Chamoli,
Gangotri, Yamunotri, Chopta, Munsiyari, Almora, Gwaldam, Chaukori, Pithoragarh, Champawat and Dhanaulti. Our pre-designed Uttarakahnd Tours to the Valley Of Flowers is the main
attraction for July and August. The thing is that this is the only time when the Valley Of Flowers becomes a paradise. Please Note: Heavy rainfall can cause the landslides anywhere on the hills, roads may block because of this and you may have to face some trouble and inconvenience.
Best places in Uttarakhand to visit in monsoon
Heavy rainfall occurs during monsson in Uttarakhand. You can explore the below places which are not much risky but having stunning beauty.
1- Valley Of Flowers: An UNESCO heritage site with beautiful landscapes.
2- Haridwar: Famous as gateway to holy Char Dham Yatra.
3- Dehradun: Capital city of Uttarakhand.
4- Mussoorie: Famous as a Queen of hills.
5- Dhanaulti: A peaceful place for honeymooners.
6- Nainital: A combination of nine lakes.
C- Winters (October - February)
Uttarakhand becomes heaven in winters for Honeymooners. Winters are the best time to experience
snowfall in Uttarakhand during our best Uttarakhand winter tours to the coldest places of Uttarakhand. The highest chances of occurrence of snowfall are
between 15 December to 15 January. Most of the hill stations covered by snow between this chilly period. Honeymooners can enjoy their honeymoon in this
period which gives them a true feeling of love.
Best places in Uttarakhand to visit in winters
Travelers looking for snowfall during their winter tours to Uttarakhand. You can select below places where the chances of occurrence of
snowfall being high during October to February.
1- Auli: Known for chilly climate, snowfall, and ice sports.
2- Dhanaulti: Occurs snowfall in the last week of December.
3- Chopta: Having panoramic views of Himalayas from Tungnath.
4- Mussoorie: You may find snowfall during first week of January.
5- Nainital: City of lakes becomes white after snowfall.
6- Pithoragarh: The place is famous for stunning valley views.
7- Gwaldam: This mini hill station becomes gorgeous during snowfall.
Here is the list of top traveled tourist places of Uttarakhand.
1- Nainital: Famous for lakes.
2- Almora: Famous for a sweet named "Bal Mithai" and landscapes.
3- Kausani: Famous for panoramic Himalayan views.
4- Chaukori: Famous for its calmness.
5- Munsiyari: Famous for chilled weather.
6- Auli: Famous for snowfall, and ice sports.
7- Joshimath: Famous for chilled weather and temples.
8- Chopta: Famous for snowfall, and breathtaking views.
9- Dhanaulti: Famous as a peaceful place near Mussoorie.
11- Haridwar: Famous as gateway to holy Char Dham Yatra.
12- Rishikesh: Famous as Yoga capital and water sports hub.
13- Mussoorie: Famous as the Queen of hills.
14- Jim Corbett National Park: Famous for a large number of tigers, flora, & fauna.
15- Char Dham Yatra: Sacred journey to Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, & Badrinath.
Skiing
Locations: Auli Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant, Dehradun Elevation: 2505 Meter Activity Type: Ice Sports Duration: Full Day Length: 6 Hours Price: 2000 - 3500
Taste the delicious dishes of Uttarakhand during our mesmerizing Uttarakhand Tours. Top 03 mouth watering dishes from Uttarakhand are listed
below.
1- Dubuke/Dubuk
Dubuke also called as Dubuk in the local regions of Kumaon. It is a Kumaoni dish having delicious taste if made in the Kumaoni style. Preplanning is necessary to
prepare this dish well. How to prepare Dubuke/Dubuk?
Dubuke/Dubuk can be made by two pulses either Gahat or Bhatt. Gahat and Bhatt are the pulses which are easily available in the market.
To prepare this dish you have to soak any one type of pulse in the water for overnight. Next morning pulse will be easy to grind. Grind the pulse
in a mixture grinder, do not make a thin paste. Real taste comes when you grind it between two stone pieces by hand. After grinding, take an iron
utensil to prepare this. Put some oil in the pot and heat it, add ingredients which you use while preparing a normal Daal. After adding all the
ingredients add the blended pulse into the pot and add enough water to prepare it. Boil the mixture for at least 30 minutes or more. Keep
mixing it at the intervals of every 10 minutes. Serve hot with rice, taste the rich taste.
2- Bhatt ku chutkani
Bhatt ki chutkani is very easy preparation which anyone can easily prepare. Basically, it is a Daal prepared in a different way. How to prepare Bhatt ki chutkani?
To prepare Bhatt ki chutkani, you need the pulse named Bhatt. It is a small oval shaped pulse with dark black or brown color. To prepare
this dish you have to fry the Bhatt pulse in the oil, fry the pulse until it comes to a golden brown. Fry chopped onion until it changes
to a golden brown and adds chopped tomatoes in it. Now add ingredients and add the fried Bhatt pulse in it. Add enough water in it and boil
it for at least 30 minutes. Serve hot with rice.
3- Bathuve ka kaapa
Bathuve ka kaapa is high of nutrients and prepared in the winters. Bathuva is a plant similar to Palak. Kaapa can also be made by Palak and mustard
leaves but it tastes best with Bathuva. How to prepare Kaapa?
Kaapa is a very easy dish to prepare for a first timer. To prepare this dish you need to boil the green leaves of Bathuva/Palak with water.
After boiling it for at least 30 minutes remove water and make past in mixture of the leaves. Now, prepare it as a normal dish. Serve hot with rice.
This delicious dish gives you rich nutrients.
Uttarakhand has a rich mixture of a wide range of flora and fauna. Most populate Tiger reservoir "Jim Corbett National Park" is a source of
wildlife attraction. The state is fully surrounded by various type of floral species. Many types of flora and fauna species can be seen at this
Northern slop destination called Uttarakhand. Have a look at the below wildlife sanctuaries, and national parks which you can explore through our
wildlife Uttarakhand tours.
1- Jim Corbett National Park: Located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Famous for rich no of Bengal Tigers.
2- Rajaji National Park: Located in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. Famous for Asian elephants and leopards.
3- Nanda Devi National Park: Located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Famous for musk deer, snow leopards, black and brown himalayan bears.
4- Valley Of Flowers National Park: Located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. An UNESCO world heritage site famous for musk deer, snow leopards, black & brown himalayan bears, and varous species of rich flora.
5- Gangotri National Park: Located in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand spread over 2390 sq km is the third largest national park of India. Famous for musk deer, snow leopard and over 150 bird species.
6- Govind National Park: Located in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Famous for musk deer, snow leopard, black & brown bears, and himalayan tahr.
7- Askot Musk Deer Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. Famous for Himalayan jungle cat, civet, barking deer, serow, goral and Himalayan brown bear.
8- Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Almora district of Uttarakhand. Famous for Himalayan goral, leopard and over 200 bird species.
9- Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Famous for tigers, leopards, Asian elephants, and sloth bears.
11- Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Gopeshwar district of Uttarakhand. Famous for Himalayan snow leopards, musk deer, and yellow throated marten.
12- Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Famous for Asian elephants, deer, chitals, tigers, and sloth bears.
13- Benog Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. Famous for Himalayan goat, leopards, bears, and panthers.
National Parks: Jim Corbett NP, Rajaji NP, Nanda Devi NP, Gangotri NP, & Valley Of Flowers NP
How To Reach?
Uttarakhand is easily accessible from all over the world.
It can be reached by road, train, and flight. Please find below topics explaining the best ways to reach Uttarakhand.
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