A journey to the Land of Gods
Uttarakhand is one of the most
mystical and beautiful lands in northern India. This place is often known as
“the land of the Gods” or “Dev Bhumi”. It has derived this identity due to many
famous religious and pilgrimage centers in its vicinity. This land is blessed with
innumerable Hindu temples, shrines and is very famous among the sages.
Tourist Sites
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Religious Sites
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Famous Temples
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Nainital
Jim Corbett National park
Valley of Flowers
Rishikesh
Haridwar
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Gangotri
Yamunotri
Kedarnath
Char dham
Badrinath
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Baaleshwar
Neelkanth
Baijnath temples
Sri Venkateshwara, Koteshwar Mahadev
Kaalimath
Narsingha temple
Kailash Niketan
Rudranath
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Carved out of the Himalayas this land
is also an abode for breath taking beauty. This place is filled with exotic
flora and fauna, graceful snow capped mountains, scenic beauty and mighty
rivers. The pure air, calm and cool climate, a fragrance of religiousness in
the air, the simple lifestyle of the
people, a rich culture and history all adds up to make this place a perfect
spot for travelers and adventure seekers. This place is a favorite destination
for summer holidays in India.
Uttarakhand |
This land is a home to the some of the
great religious sites in India- Gangotri,
Yamunotri, Kedarnath, Chardham, Char Dham and Badrinath. Haridwar is
another religious place in Uttarakhand that is visited regularly. Haridwar
meaning “the gateway to Gods” is an ancient religious city located on the banks
of Ganga. People from various places come here to take a holy dip in the river
Ganga to wash away their sins. The evening Ganga Arati is a special religious
ceremony that holds main attraction here. The famous Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev also
belongs to this place.
Not much far from Haridwar is
Rishikesh, another important place in Uttarakhand. This place is known as
the birth place of Yoga. People flock into this place to practice Yoga and
Meditation. It is believed that practicing Yoga and Meditation here leads to
salvation. This place is also a perfect place to relax and enjoy the Himalayas.
Apart from them Uttarakhand is flooded with many famous temples and religious
places that hold importance in the religion of Hinduism. Some of them are Baaleshwar, Neelkanth, Baijnath temples,
Sri Venkateshwara, Koteshwar Mahadev, Kaalimath, Narsingha temple, Kailash
Niketan, Rudranath etc. The famous and the mighty rivers Ganga and Yamuna
have its origin in Gangotri and Yamunotri. These rivers are the life line of
Hinduism in India.
Uttarakhand being a hill station has a
lot of other tourist destinations apart from the religious destinations. The
most famous of them is Mussoorie.
Located at 35 kms from the capital Dehradun, this place is known as “the queen
of hills” for its scenic beauty. It is located in the Garwal hills and is
famous as a stress free tourist spot. The abundance in the flora and fauna, the
wild streams, waterfalls, pleasant climate, snow covered mountains all add to
the charm of this place.
Nainital is another famous hill station here. Located
among the seven hills of the Kumaon this place is blessed by almost 60 lakes.
This region is popularly known as the Lake District of India. The most famous
attraction of this place is the Naini Lake where it is believed that Lord Shiva
performed his Tandava with Parvati’s body.
Uttarakhand Tourist Map |
Another very interesting place to
visit in Uttarakhand is the Jim Corbett
National park located in the Kumaon hills. This park is named after the
famous hunter Jim Corbet. The main purpose of this park is the safety and
preservation of Tigers especially the Royal Bengal Tigers. This place has been a haunt for nature and wild
life lovers. It contains a diverse variety of flora and fauna. Almost 73% of
this park is covered with deciduous forest of Sal, Mango, Pipil and Rohini
trees. This is easily one of the most visited places in Uttarakhand. Valley of Flowers is another national
park in Uttarakhand. It is located in the Chamoli district at a distance of
about 595 kilometers from Delhi.
Uttarakhand, a land of religion, beauty and
adventure has always been a treasure land for travelers. It is a land of
salvation that promises you spiritual upliftment and refreshment to your body
and senses. Uttarakhand tour (see more)
should be a remarkable one in your life.