Information about Uttaranchal, About Uttaranchal
The new State Uttaranchal, formerly a part of Uttar Pradesh was formed on November 9th, 2000 as the 27th state of the Indian Union. The districts include Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Tehri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Hardwar, Pauri Garhwal, Bageswar, Pithoragarh, Almora, Nainital, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar. Dehradun has been made the capital. Nitya Ananda Swami of the B.J.P party has become the Chief Minister of the state. Details under construction.
Uttaranchal finds mention in the ancient Hindu scriptures as Kedarkhand, Manakhand and Himavat. The Kushanas, Kudinas, Kanishka, Samudra, Gupta, the Pauravas, Katuris, Palas, the Chandras and Pawaras and the British have ruled in turns. It is often called the Land of the Gods (Dev Bhoomi) because of its various holy places and shrines. The hilly regions of Uttaranchal offer unspoilt landscapes to the tourist -pilgrim.
The present state of Uttaranchal was earlier as part of the United Province of Agra and Awadh which came into existence in 1902. In 1935, the name of the state was shortened to the United Province. In January 1950, the United Province was renamed as Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal remained a part of Uttar Pradesh before it came into being on 9 November 2000, the 27th state of India.
The state of Uttaranchal is well known for its natural grandeur and pilgrimage destination for tourists who come for rejuvenation. Uttaranchal has some of the best shrines that are known for legendary associations and are praised by the tourists.
The grand occasion in Uttaranchal such as Maha Kumba Mela, Kumba Mela, Uttarayni Mela, Nandadevi Mela, Baggwal Mela etc attract lot of travelers every year, which further impart a tint of piety to the place, and an opportunity to purge their sins.
If you are looking for mountaineering experience then places such as Bhagirathi, Chowkhamba, Nanda Devi, Kamet, Pindari, Sahastrataal, Milam, Kafni, Khatling and Gaumukh are known for adventure in Uttaranchal. For Trekking and Skiing purposes, Auli, Dayara Bugyal, Munsyari and Mundali are well known places. Uttaranchal is also famous for world class flora and fauna and also eco and wildlife tourism.
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