 About
UttarakhandThe
Himalayas of Uttarakhand, blessed with gushing rivers, majestic snow-clad
peaks, enchanting lakes, revered temples and a rich plethora of flora and
fauna are also known as the “Abode of the Gods”. Quite naturally then,
the blissful air of divinity and picture-postcard beauty that envelopes
the Himalayas lends them a touch of paradise.
Uttarakhand State is subdivided in
two major areas, Garhwal & Kumaon.
Garhwal comprising the seven
districts - Dehradun, Hardwar, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pauri,
Tehri and Rudraprayag - is the supreme destination for the devout,
and the home of adventure sports like river rafting, aero-sports
and skiing. There is ample scope for wildlife watching also, making it
an essential on the itinerary of adventure lovers, pleasure seekers and
pilgrims, alike. The sacred shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri &
Yamunotri are located here and so are the sources of the most venerated
rivers Ganga and Yamuna. The legendary valleys of Garhwal abound with natural
beauty and also offer a distinct style of hill temple architecture and
delightful handicrafts.
The origin
of Kumaon is quite unique and it is believed that the word Kumaon"
is derived from "Kurmanchal" which means the land of Kurmavatar (the tortoise
incarnation of Lord Vishnu).Kumaoni ambience spans across broad plains
of Bhabar and Tarai bordering the fertile Gangetic bowl. Kumaon consists
of six districts Nainital, Almora, Udham Singh Nagar, Pithoragarh, Champawat
& Bageshwar. Crimson dawns, whispering dusks, yellow spreads of corn,
green beds of potatoes, bouquets of pink and red rhododendrons, milky white
peaks with famous Corbett National Park, all make Kumaon, a dream region. |
