About Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal is a major travel destination for tourists in search of eternal
peace, for a change from their usual way of life, to live life on extremes and
as pilgrims. If you are planning to tour Uttaranchal, the state is easily accessible
by air, rail and road. Uttaranchal is situated in the northwest portion of Uttar
Pradesh, India's most populous state. It occupies 1.73% of Indias total
land area with 51,125 sq. km. It has a population of about 6.0 million at 94.4
per sq. km. It borders Tibet, Nepal, Himachal Pradesh, and the UP plains districts.
Dehra Dun, the state capital is about 255 km away from India's capital,
New Delhi.
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Places to See in Uttaranchal
Dehradun :- Nestled in the mountain of the Himalaya, Dehradun in one
of the odlest cities of India. Also known as the Abode of Drona , Dehradun has
always been an important centre of the Garhwal rulers which was captured by
the British . the headuarters of many National Institute like ONGC , Servey
of India , I.I.P. etc. are located in the city . Dehradun has a string of premier
educational institutes like the forest Research Institute, Rashtriya Indian
Military College and the Indian Milirary Academy. It is favoured tourist destination
as it attracts tourists, piligrims and enthusiasts From various walks of life
to its serene environs. Add to this the abundance of special Basmati rice, tea
and leechi gardens which contribute in turning the city into a paradise.
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Pilgrimage in Uttaranchal
Gangotri :- The sacred shrine situated at an altitude of 3,200 mts ,the
source of the river bhagirathi , surrounded by the montain peaks of shivling
& satopanth, accessible by motorable road , is one of the most pious pilgrimages.
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Tours of Uttaranchal
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