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Uttaranchal Holidays
Uttaranchal blessed with magnificent glaciers , majestic snow-clad mountains,
gigantic and ecstatic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense
forests, this Abode of Gods includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage.
Char-dhams, the four most sacred and revered Hindu temples: Badrinath, Kedarnath,
Gangotri and Yamunotri are nestled in the Mighty Mountains.
A picturesque state, with a breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas,

Uttaranchal
promises its tourists a visit full of fun and unforgettable moments.
What is comparatively a matter of detail is that Vrindavan is believed to
have been the stage on which Krishna performed his famous romantic and sportive
roles. Unlike busy Mathura. Vrindavan seems perpetually to be dreaming and
imaginatively, re-living its romantic past.
Places to See
Badrinath
The temple of shri badrinathji on the bank of the alaknanda river , dates
back to the alaknanda river , dates back to the vedic times , situated at
an altitude of 3,133 mts . , the present temple is believed to have been
built by adi guru shankaracharya - an 8th century 's philosopher -saint
, who also established a math here . also known as vishal badri , badrinath
is one of the panch badris.
Corbett
Corbett is regarded as one of the true bird parks of the world. Out of the
2,060 species and subspecies of birds recorded in the Indian subcontinent,
over 600 species/subspecies of birds have been recorded from Corbett at
one time or another. This number is greater than the total number of bird
species found in Europe and represents around one fourth of the available
diversity found in India. Out of the 69 species of raptors found in India,
49 can be seen in Corbett making it a striking element of the local avifauna.
The reserve, which covers 520 sq. kms. is not less than a paradise for bird-watchers.
European bird-watchers are some of the keenest visitors to the reserve during
winters when the bird diversity is at its peak.
Dehradun
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.
Gangotri
Gangotri, the source of the river Ganges and seat of the goddess Ganga,
is one of the four sites in the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. The river
is called Bhagirathi at the source and acquires the name Ganga from Devprayag
onwards where it meets Alaknanda. The origin of the holy river is at Gaumukh,
which is further 18 km trek along the Gangotri glacier. Gangotri can be
reached in one day's travel from Rishikesh, Haridwar or Dehradun, or in
two days from Yamunotri, the first site in the Char Dham circuit. More popular
and important than its sister site to the east, Gangotri is also accessible
directly by car and bus, meaning that it sees many more pilgrims than Yamunotri.
Haridwar
Haridwar has very rich ancient religious and cultural heritage. In the ancient
scriptures of India, this place is well known by the name of Mayapur. This
city is also well known for many other things apart from the holy river
Ganges. Haridwar has privilege of having IIT at Roorkee, formerly known
as University of Roorkee, founded in 1847 as a first technical institute
of India.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh, also known as the 'place of sages' is Haridwar, at the confluence
of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga. It is believed that God by the name of 'Hrishikesh'
had appeared as an answer to the hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth
the place derived its name. It is the starting point for the Char dham pilgrims
but also for the people who are interested in meditation, yoga and other
aspects of Hinduism. For the adventure seekers, rishikesh is the suggested
place for starting their trekking expeditions to the Himalayan peaks and
for rafting. Also, International Yoga Week which attracts participation
form across the world, is held here, every year, in February on the banks
of the Ganga.
Mussoorie
Mussoorie offers a wonderful view of the Himalayan snow ranges to the north-east
and the Doon Valley., Roorkee, Saharanpur and Haridwar to the South, creating
an almost serene atmosphere for the tourists. Mussoorie was discovered by
Captain Young, an adventurous military officer in 1827. He was lured by
the extraordinarily beautiful ridge and laid the foundation of it. Mussoorie
is also a Gateway to the Gangotri and the Yamunotri
shrines.
Nainital
Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace, blessed with scenic
natural spledour and varied natural resources . Dotted with lakes , Nainital
has earned the epithet of 'Lake District' of India . The most prominent
of the lakes is Naini lake ringed by hills . Nainital has a varied topography
. Some of the important places in the district are Nainital , Haldwani ,
Kaladhungi , Ramnagar , Bhowali , Ramgarh , Mukteshwar , Bhimtal , Sattal
and Naukuchiatal . Nainitals unending expense of scenic beauty is
nothing short of a romance with awe-inspiring and pristine Mother nature.
Yamunotri
Yamunotri the revered shrine of Yamunotri, source of the shadow of the 6,315
mts. high Bandarpunchh mountain. It constitutes one of the four most important
pilgrimages, collectively called 'Char Dham' of the Garhwal Himalayas. Legend
has it that a sage, Asit Muni,used to reside at this secluded spot in ancient
times. The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to goddess
Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Jankichatti (7km. Away).