Uttarakhand

Uttaranchal formerly a part of Uttar Pradesh was formed on November 9th, 2000 as the 27th state of the Indian Union. It is one of the most beautiful and enchanting region of northern India. Nature has endowed this land with so much beauty and spiritual bliss that it is also known as Dev Bhoomi, the Land of Gods . Ganga, Yamuna and scores of other rivers originate in Uttaranchal. Among them Ganga is the most holy and prominent as she represents the soul of India- her rich culture, history and civilization. In Sanskrit 'Himalaya' means Abode of Snow, truly characterizing the vast permanent snow fields above the snow line.In the heart of these majestic mountains lies the state of Uttaranchal with Kumaon region in its east and Garhwal in the west.

Walk through the spectacular forests of Garhwal, ski on the well dressed slopes in Auli, hear the alarm call of a spotted deer at Corbett National Park, get a feel of laidback Landour, set up camp in a picturesque valley on the banks of the Bhagirathi river, pay homage at Gangotri or take a spiritual trip to Rishikesh, taste the bal mithai at Almora and finally, take a dip in the holy Ganges at Haridwar. The beautiful hills of Uttaranchal come calling.