Uttrakhand, India
"The Land of Gods"
Land of untouched natural beauty and spirituality, Uttarakhand is a Himalayan state of North India, famously known as Devbhumi (or the Land of the Gods). Carved out from Uttar Pradesh, the state, formerly known as Uttaranchal, is a place that not only boasts of a scintillating view of the Himalayas but also exhibits a cultural ethos which speaks of a harmonic coexistence with nature.
Uttarakhand is a popular pilgrimage site, as it is the originating spot of the Ganga and the Yamuna, two of the most sacred rivers for Hindus. Uttarakhand is home to the Char Dhams, the four most holy sites of pilgrimage revered by the Hindus - Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Thousands of tourists visit Uttarakhand annually to pay homage to the Char Dhams.
With oaks, birches, silver firs and rhododendrons adorning the steep mountain slopes, Uttarakhand offers you a glimpse into an untainted and idyllic world.
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Transportation problems. Hilly regions can be dangerous for driving.
The packages for Uttarakhand start at INR 10999 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations.
The top things to do in Uttarakhand are Nainital, Rishikesh, Auli, Mussoorie, Badrinath, Kedarnath. You can see all the places to visit in Uttarakhand.
Nature and peace lovers. Wildlife fanatics. Perfect for adventure enthusiasts and religious people.
March to April and mid-September to mid-October are considered as the Best time to visit Uttarakhand. Trekking, Paragliding and The Char Dham Yatra are the most popular activities during Summer, which is also the Peak Season in Uttarakhand. While winters from November through February are perfect for rafting in Rishikesh and wildlife spotting in Jim Corbett National Park. Some parts of Uttarakhand like Mussoorie and Nainital experience snowfall. Although an all year round destination, it is not advisable to visit Uttarakhand during peak monsoons in July and August. However, Valley of Flowers is picture perfect during the monsoon season.
Uttarakhand doesn’t have one uniform cuisine; instead, the local dishes keep changing as you move from place to place. The staples are mostly North Indian, though, with a significant part of the eateries and restaurants – especially in an around the pilgrimage sites – being vegetarian.
The cooking often uses a generous use of 'Ghee' which completes charcoal and dishes. The food is also usually prepared using lentils and pulses. The area fosters both Garhwali and Kumauni cuisines which are somewhat similar in elements but differ slightly in their styles. Even though the food is mostly vegetarian, one can find equally mouth-watering preparations of chicken and mutton in the area. Rice and Hash seeds known as 'Bhaang' are essential elements of any platter here. Bhatt ki Churdkani, Arsa (a sweet dish), Kafuli(a preparation of local green leafy vegetables), Phannu, Badi, Rus(development of several lentils), Gulgula (a sweet snack), Kandalee ka Saag, Palau are the local and unique preparations almost special to the area.
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Nitish Kr. Singh
Thanks for the trip. It was very wonderful and memorable trip of all time.
Aman Singh
The places in Uttrakhand are soo beautiful. Also the trip will be memorable for life time.