Uttaranchal is one of the most beautiful
and enchanting region of northern
India. Nature has endowed this land
with so much beauty and spiritual
bliss that it is also known as Dev
Bhoomi, the Land of Gods. Ganga, Yamuna
and scores of other rivers originate
in Uttaranchal. Among them Ganga is
the most holy and prominent as she
represents the soul of India-her rich
culture, history and civilization.
Uttaranchal Birth of a New State
Uttaranchal is the 27th state of the
Republic of India. (total states being
28) It was formed on 9th Nov 2000
and was carved out of Uttar Pradesh
after a long struggle of the Uttaranchali
people. Uttaranchal lies in the Northern
part of India amidst the magnificent
Himalayas and dense forests. The state
is bordering Himachal Pradesh in the
north-west and Uttar Pradesh in the
South and has international borders
with Nepal and China.
The State today with 13 Districts
can be grouped into three distinct
geographical regions, the High mountain
region, the Mid-mountain region and
the Terai region. Dehradun is the
interim-capital city. Uttaranchal
consists of 13 districts viz., Almora,
Pauri Garhwal, Tehri Garhwal, Bageshwar,
Chamoli, Haridwar, Champawat, Nainital,
Dehradun, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarkashi,
Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag.
Words fail to describe the awesome
charm and enchanting beauty of this
magical land. The splendor and the
beauty of the land is to be seen and
and felt. Blessed with magnificent
glaciers , sparkling and joyful rivers,
gigantic and ecstatic Himalayan peaks,
natural biospheres, valley of flowers,
skiing slopes and dense forests, this
abode of Gods includes many shrines
and places of pilgrimage. Char-dhams,
the four most sacred and revered Hindu
temples: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri
and Yamunotri are nestled in the Mighty
Mountains.This is the land where Vedas
and Shastras were composed and great
Indian epic- The Mahabharath- was
written. The land has always been
the source of inspiration for nature
lovers and seekers of peace and spirituality.
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