Uttarakhand is the Himalayan State in Northern India. Uttarakhand - the land of gods, the home of Himalayas and a true paradise on earth, allures everyone from everywhere.
Uttarakhand has an incredible amount to offer to all and sundry. An important center of Hindu religion and culture, Uttarakhand is called the Land of the Gods (Dev Bhoomi) because it is home to countless holy spots and shrines.
Ganga and Yamuna, the two most revered rivers of India, originate from the Himalayan glaciers in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is a remarkable cornucopia of flora and fauna.. There are many world heritage sites showcasing natural wonders in Uttarakhand - The world famous Valley of the Flowers, the Nada Devi Biosphere and the Corbett National Park .
Uttarakhand hills boosts of great natural diversity that makes it a wonderful destination. It is the land of sky-kissing Himalayan peaks, huge glaciers, streams, and lakes.
Uttarakhand provides great opportunities for adventure sports like skiing and thrilling water sports. The state is an ideal venue for adventure seekers. Uttarakhand offers a multitude of trekking possibilities - from mountaineering to trekking on high altitudes or hiking on unusual routes. The rich natural splendour of high altitudes makes trekking in Uttarakhand very special. Uttarakhand has a number of mountains peaks over 6000m, standing high among them is the Nanda Devi at 7816 m.
Uttarakhand has been the seat of Yoga-learning and one of its ancient cities on the bank of river Ganges – Rishikesh is popularly known as the 'Yoga Capital of the World'
