Uttarakhand(previously known as Uttaranchal ) is located
at northern part of India and famous for its hilly regions
and Hindu pilgrim places . The Char Dham Yatra the most
sacred pilgrimage for Hindus is located here.This state
has 13 districts and 78 tehesils. Dehradun ( Dehra Dun
) is the capital of this state. The state has nearly
70% of its area under forest cover and the main crops
include rice, wheat and Barley.
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This is a state of natural beauty-lakes,
mountains, forests, national parks, santuaries.It is
also a favorite destination of wildlife lovers.
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How To Reach ? |
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Flight :
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun and Pant
Nagar Airport, near Nainital, with limited flights.
Almost all public and private airlines operate regular
flights to Dehradun. |
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Rail : Railway Stations
are at Dehradun, Haridwar and Kathgodam. Many super-fast
express and passenger (local) trains connect these
locations with cities in other parts of India. |
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Road : The state has an
exceptional road connection with Delhi and many
State Highways. They provide the linkage to tourist
destinations and important places like Corbett National
Park, Haridwar and Rishikesh. Regular bus shuttle
services (private, deluxe, state or otherwise) are
available for journey to Uttarakhand. |
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Season |
April to October and December to March.
are the best season months. |
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