Uttarakhand travel is exciting due to the sheer topographical variety of the region which comprises snow-bound mountains, verdant hills, fertile valleys, sparkling rivers and broad lakes enhancing its natural beauty. Tourists and visitors frequently travel to Uttrakhand to spend vacations at well known hill resorts of the state for spending some quality time amidst pollution free surroundings.
Uttarakhand travel also necessarily includes for the enterprising few a round of participation in diverse adventure sports , particularly relevant owing to the geographical features of the state. A significant aspect of a travel at Uttarakhand are adventure sports like trekking, ice-skiing, white water rafting. To trek up undulating terrain mountain stretch or to traverse the dense jungles of the hills is in itself quite an adventure for those willing to take a few risks.
Tourists also opt to go for Uttarakhand travel to visit the numerous wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in the state. While on a trip to Uttarakhand, ensure that you do not miss out on the many wildlife sanctuaries of the state like the Rajaji National Park and the Corbett National Park. These showcase exotic varieties of flora and fauna that are found in the state.
Uttarkhand travel is promising in the kaleidoscope of possibilities it offers to potential tourists.
Among the main destinations that constitute the other attractions in Uttarakhand are:
- Panch Badri - Panch Badri, as the name suggests, is a group of five different places in Uttarakhand, where Lord Badrinath is worshiped. Among the five Badris in Uttarakhand are:
- Badrinath (Vishal Badri) - Badrinath is the main shrine of Lord Badrinath.
- Yogdhayn Badri - Yogdyan Badri is situated in Pandukeshwar, about 23 kilometers from Badrinath. It is said that King Pandu has meditated here after his victory over the 'Kauravas'.
- Bhavishya Badri - Bhavishya Badri is situated at about 19 kilometers from Joshimath, which is supposed to be an alternate seat of Lord Badrinath.
- Virdha Badri - Virdha Badri is the first holy place of Lord Badrinath. It is located at Animath, about 8 kilometers from Joshimath.
- Adi Badri - Adi Badri is situated at Chaukuthia-Ranikhet road, about 19 kilometers from Karanprayag. This temple was built by Adi Sankaracharya to spread Hinduism in Uttarakhand.
- Vasuki Tal - Vasuki tal is tough 9 kilometers trek from Kedarnath. Post Vasuki Tal is the Khatling Glacier, which can be reached via the Painya Tal and Maser Tal Lakes.
- Gauri Kund - GIt is situated at about 210 kilometers from Rishikesh and 334 kilometers from Gangotri and is the place where Parvati is said to have taken birth and did austerities for nearly hundred years to marry Lord Shiva.
- Alkapuri
- Satopnath
- Gaurikund
- Sonprayag
- Agastyamuni
- Tungnath
- Rudranath
- Deoria Tal
- Gaumukh
Last Updated on 4 March 2013
