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 Situated in the region of Uttarakhand, the northern land of India, Uttaranchal is a state that is a part of the Western Himalayan ranges starting from the Shivalik foothills and extending till the great Himalayas. A land of rolling hills, snow clad mountains, river valleys and various religious places; Uttaranchal is blessed with all the natural beauties and is a hot tourist destination on every visitor's list. If you also wish the sheer magic of this place, join us on Uttaranchal Vacations, India.
The idea of carving a new state out of ever-populated Uttar Pradesh had existed almost since independence; it wasn't until the decision by the BJP government in November 2000, that a separate state of Uttaranchal was formed with Dehra Dun as its capital. Uttaranchal is easily recognizable to any traveler as it is home to several pilgrimage sites in North India such as Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Uttaranchal shares boundaries with Tibet and Nepal and with the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It has 13 Districts that are split managerially into Garhwal and Kumaon divisions.
The capital city of Dehra Dun forms a fascinating traveler destination for hosts of reasons. Enjoying a pleasant climate throughout the year, some places of interest in the region are Tapkeshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva; Sahastra Dhara, the sulphur springs; Robbers Cave a picnic spot; Tapovan a place where Guru Drona did penance; Kalanga Monument in memory of Gorkha General Balbhadra Thapa and the Ashoka Edict at Kalsi. To visit the wonders of this place yourself, book yourself with Uttaranchal Vacations, India.
The much famed hill station of India and the summer capital of Uttar Pradesh, Nainital, the land of many peaks and lakes Mussoorie and the holy pilgrimage destinations of Haridwar and Rishikesh are popular tourist sites in the Uttaranchal region, visited from people all over the country throughout the year.
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