Discover sacred pilgrimages, breathtaking Himalayas, serene hill stations, and thrilling adventures in India's most spiritual state. It is surrounded by huge mountains and around 70% of the state land is situated in the hilly region. From Char Dham to Adi Kailash, from Nainital to Rishikesh — your journey to the Land of Gods starts here.
Uttarakhand is divided into 2 regions the Garhwal and the Kumaon. Both the regions are equally beautiful and have a surrounded by the majestic mountain peaks of Bhagirathi, Chowkhamba, Pindari, Sahastrataal, Milam, Nanda Devi, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Jogin Group and many more.
The Garhwal region has around 7 districts while the kumaon region is made up of 6 districts. The Nanda devi mountain is the natural divide among the two regions. The districts in the Garhwal region are Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri Garhwal,Pauri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Rudraprayag while the Kumaon region consists of Almora, Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital,Pithoragarh and UdhamsinghNagar. It is further divided into 49 sub-divisions and 95 development blocks, 15,638 inhabited villages and 86 urban settlements in the state
Uttarakhand with a total area of around 53,483 sqkms has a total forest area of around 35,651 sqkms with majority of them are Oak and Pine forests.
The Yamuna and the Ganges are the two biggest rivers of Uttarakhand and also the most important. They are also one of the biggest rivers in India. The other important rivers passing through the state are the Sarayu, Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Dhauliganga, Ramganga, Tons and Saraswati. These holy rivers give form to most of the important holy places such as the prayas, Haridwar and Rishikesh and provide a lifeline for almost a 5 million of people across 5 states in India.
Garhwali and Kumaoni are the two main regional languages, whereas Hindi is the most widely spoken language.
The people here celebrate all major festivals such as Holi, Diwali, Navratri. Some of the festivals related to Uttarakhand are Ghee Sankrant, Harela and Bhitauli. The people enjoy enacting the great hindu epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana during the diwali festivals. The Pandav Nitya and the Jagars are one of the highlights of the festivals.
Uttarakhand is a poor state with agriculture as the primary occupation. The food also is very simple in the hills but as the people say that the water here is magical which increase the taste of any food tenfold. Here the use of spices and tomatoes is very minimal. Madua ( Buck wheat ) - Koda , Rajma, locally grown green vegetables, fish form their staple diet. Some of the famous cuisines of Uttarakhand are Tuasu, Kaplu, Jholi, Phaanu, Thechwani, Swala, Jhangora and Desserts are Arsa ,Methubhat, Gulgula, Jhangora ki kheer and Prasad ( mix of wheat flour and ghee ). It is believed that a stay of 6months in garhwal can cure a man of obesity.
Music and dance form a essential part of festivals of the people of Uttarakhand. Some of the most common folk songs are Chhopati, Chounphula, Jhumeila and Basanti. Mangal is another popular folk song which is sung during the marriage ceremony by girls to tease the bridegroom and his friends. Langvir Nritya, Barada Nati and Pandav Nritya are some of the traditional folk dances of Uttarakhand.
You will fall in love with Uttarakhand and would like to settle here
Embark on a spiritual journey to the most sacred shrines of Uttarakhand. Experience divine blessings, breathtaking Himalayan views, and life-changing spiritual awakening.This exceptionally beautiful state is believed to be created by gods for themselves as their second home hence it is also called as the Abode of Gods.
The holiest pilgrimage of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Complete the sacred circuit of four ancient temples nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas.
Explore Char Dham →Trek to the mystical Adi Kailash (Chota Kailash) and witness the divine Om formation on Om Parvat. An unforgettable journey through the Kumaon Himalayas near the India-Nepal border.
Explore Adi Kailash →Visit the two most revered shrines - Kedarnath and Badrinath. Perfect for those with limited time who still want to experience the divine blessings of the Himalayas.
Explore Do Dham →From serene lakes to snow-capped peaks, from yoga retreats to adventure sports — Uttarakhand offers something for every traveler.
The Lake District of Uttarakhand, famous for Naini Lake, Mall Road, and stunning Himalayan views.
The Queen of Hills, known for its colonial charm, winter line phenomenon, and Mall Road shopping.
Gateway of Gods, where the holy Ganges enters the plains. Famous for Har Ki Pauri and evening Ganga Aarti.
Yoga Capital of the World, adventure sports hub with river rafting, bungee jumping, and spiritual ashrams.
Peaceful picnic spot with perfect climate and serene landscapes, just 25 km from Mussoorie.
One of the most peaceful hill stations, surrounded by thick pine and deodar forests.
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