Uttaranchal is blessed with mountains,
magical glaciers, valley of flowers, forests, peaks, skiing slopes,
this Abode of Gods includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage.
Uttaranchal is also known as major pilgrimage centers and shrines
of India - Chardham ( included Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and
gangotri), Nanda Devi, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Uttaranchal Tourist Attractions
Uttaranchal Glaciers
Bunder Punch Glacier: Bandarpunch is an important glacier of Yamuna
river basin . The glacier is 12kms. long situated on the northern
slopes of Bandarpunch peak(6316m) Bandarpunch west (6102m), and Khatling
peak (6387m). the glacier is formed by three cirque glacier and later
join the Yamuna river.
Hill Stations in Uttaranchal
Mussoorie, Popularly known as the Queen of Hills, this charming
hill station, 34 kms from Dehradun is situated at an altitude of 2003
mts in the Garhwal hills. Kempty Fall, 15 kms from Mussoorie on the
Yamunotri Road having an altitude of 4500 ft.
Mukteshwar, At a distance of 52 km. from Nainital, Mukteshwar
set atop a high ridge, is a beautiful Himalayanresort. Surrounded
by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forest, it provides a majestic
view of the Himalayas and the Almora town below in glittering moonlit
nights.
Ranikhet, Ranikhet ( km) has emerged as a favoured all season
destination. During the rains, flowers sprout up everywhere in rainbow
colours, branches of trees stoop with ripened fruits & sunlight peeping
through the mist & clouds endow an enchanting effect all across Ranikhet.
Pithoragarh, While you are at a tour of Pithoragarh, you can
check out a number of lakes around Pithoragarh. There are two of them
which are quite famous, one of them being Jolingkong and the other
one being Anchherital. While the former is at a height of 4,634 meters,
the latter is situated at an altitude of 3,658 meters.
Uttaranchal Wildlife
Nanda Devi National Park, In the vicinity of Nanda Devi, the second
highest peak in India, is situated the Nanda Devi National Park, which
has some of the most unique high altitude flora and fauna in the world.
The spectacular views, sylvan environment, and richness of biosphere
make it quite different from the other wildlife sanctuaries of India.