UTTARAKHAND

Uttarakhand formerly known as Uttaranchal , is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the "Devabhumi" (literally "Land of the Gods") due to numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand, a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major centre for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River. The state's forested Jim Corbett National Park shelters Bengal tigers and other native wildlife.

Capital:

Dehradun

Location:

North India

BEST TIME TO VISIT UTTARAKHAND:

Uttarakhand is a destination to be visited all through the year as each season has something special to offer.

WHY VISIT UTTARAKHAND?

Uttarakhand is also famed for its high altitude religious tourism attractions like Hemkund Sahib; Chardham Yatra Temples of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri; and has sacred rivers like Ganga and Yamuna flowing through its land and The state's forested Jim Corbett National Park shelters Bengal tigers and other native wildlife.

TEMPERATURE

• 17°C to 35°C

  Summer
  (April to Mid-June)

• 15°C to 30°C

  Monsoon
  (Mid-June to September)

• 12°C to 0°C

  Winter
  (October to March)