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.
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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How to Reach Uttarakhand
Reaching Uttarakhand is easy and also this is due to its connectivity with other cities of the country via air, rail & road.
By Road
The road is the best means of transport. NH 108, NH119, NH109, NH123, NH121, and NH 72A connect Uttarakhand with other states of India. The length of the National Highways is 1,328 km. and the length of state highways is 1,543 km. Around 1000 buses, run by the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation, connect the state with other states.
NH34 connects Delhi with Haridwar and Rishikesh. NH7 connects Dehradun with Badrinath. Highways 309 and 109 interconnect Almora, Nainital and Jim Corbett National park. Char Dham Highway will connect all the pilgrimage places in Uttarakhand. You can also avail taxi to reach any destination. It is certain that you will enjoy the road journey to the fullest extent.
By Air
Two domestic airports in Uttarakhand are the Jolly Grant Airport and Pantnagar Airport. The jolly Grant airport, located 22 km. away from the city, operates flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai.
Pantnagar Airport is a gateway to Nainital, Almora and Ranikhet. Indigo, Jet Airways and Alliance Air operate commercial flights to Dehradun and from Dehradun. Pantnagar Airport is 120 km. away from Jim Corbett National Park.
By Train
Uttarakhand railway Station maintains 16 small and big railway stations. Railways make the journey to Uttarakhand easy. Railways connect Uttarakhand with Kolkata, Delhi and Lucknow.
Major railway stations are Kathgodam, Dehradun, Haridwar, Rudrapur, Pantnagar and Tanakpur, which connect Uttarakhand with other parts of India. Major trains that serve Uttarakhand are Dehradun Express, Jana Satabdi Express, Nanda Devi Express and Doon Express.
Places to visit in Uttarakhand
Mussourie
Mussourie is often called as Mansoori by the locals. The name is derived from a shrub called Mansoor which is indigenous to the area. A perfect holiday spot for family, there are many places like Kempty falls, Bhatta falls, Clouds end, Lal Tibba etc which are unique and beautiful. Kempty falls is the main attraction and at any time of the day you are sure to see atleast a 100 visitors in the waterfall! Frequent "Excuse me bhaiya, please move, need to take a photo etc" need to be digested while taking bath. Still it is a nice experience considering the cool weather. We had a hot plate of maggi just after the dip and it was heavenly!
Rishikesh
Haridwar
Nainital
The immediate draw is the crescent shapes of Naini Lake from which the name Nainital has been derived. The experience of boating in the wonderful weather with enchanting sights all around is something difficult to forget.
Another lure is the exotic Nainital Zoo, with its many exquisite species. Some other attractions such as the Eco Cave Garden and the Astronomy Institution ARIES identify Nainital with nature studies and exploration. Located at a height of 1,938 meters above sea level, Nainital is also famously referred to as the Lake District of India.
