On the foothills of the majestic Himalayas, the new state of Uttaranchal has been carved out of Uttar Pradesh only in November 2000. The region finds a mention in the epics of Mahabharata and has seen the rule of the ancient dynasties like the Kushan and the Guptas until the British arrived.
Before you travel to Uttaranchal, Travel.mapsofindia brings you some fast facts about the state:
| Location | Northern part of India Uttar Pradesh on the South, Nepal on the East, Himachal Pradesh on the west China on the northeast. |
| Latitude | Between 28°43' and 31°27' North |
| Longitude | Between 77°34' and 81°02' East |
| Area | 55845 sq km |
| Climate | Summer - Hot Winter - Cold |
| Max Temperature | 25°C |
| Min Temperature | 4°C |
| Average Annual Rainfall | 125cms |
| Capital | Dehradun |
| Population | 84.89 lakhs |
| Languages | Garhwali, Kumaoni, Hindi, English |
| Religion | Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism |
| Best Time to Visit | April - June & September - November |
| Clothing | Summer - Cottons Winter - Woolens |
From the very beginning tourism is an important activity in these regions. Since times immemorial the Hindus have considered the land sacred. Legends and myths have it that this is the abode of the Gods with the holy river Ganges and numerous temples. For some, the lure of piety and the sublime ambience for others, are abiding reason to travel to Uttaranchal.
A travel to Uttaranchal would take you to the land of breathtaking snow-capped mountains, wooded valleys and magnificent glaciers, which give birth to a few mighty rivers of India. The land will seduce you with its unparalleled beauty as you travel to Uttaranchal.
Large numbers of people travel to Uttaranchal to learn a few lessons of Yoga and get a treatment of Ayurveda.These ancient Indian medical sciences have phenomenal healing power for many modern day maladies.
Travel to Uttaranchal if you are an adventure freak. The state has ideal opportunities and adequate infrastructure for skiing, rafting, trekking and so on.
Lastly, the abundance of wild lives in its national parks and game sanctuaries is also a major draw for tourists to travel to Uttaranchal.
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