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Uttranchal is the 27th state of Republic of India which came into existence on 9th November, 2000. it consists of 13 districts-Almora, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Champawat, Dehradun, hardwar, Nainital, Pauri Garhwal, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal, Udham Singh Nagar & Uttarkashi. Dehradun is the capital city. Uttranchal is one of the most beautiful, well preserved and enchanting places located in the northern part of India.

The region is blessed with magnificent glaciers, majestic rivers, gigantic and ecstatic Himalayan peaks, natural biosphers, valley of flowers, skiing resorts and dense forests. Nature has endowed this region with so much beauty and spritual bliss that the land is also known as Dev Bhoomi ( Land of Gods). It includes chardhams, the four most sacred and revered Hidus temples of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. this is the land where Vedas and Shastras were composed and the great Indian epic The Mahabharata was written. The region has always been the source of inspiration for nature lovers and seekers of peace and spirituality. The Uttranchal people are friendly, warm, innocent and simple with rich culture and traditions.

Himalayas the highest and the youngest mountain range on the earth, the Himalayas, from the northern border of the Indian sub continent in Asia. In Sanskrit the name Himalayas means abode of snow, truly characterzing the vast permanent snowfields above the snowline. In the heart of these majestic mountains lies the state of Uttranchal with kumaon region in its east and Garhwal in the west. This mountainous region offers a wonderful panorama of high snow-clad peaks. The unparalleled beauty, mystic surroundings and breathtaking views make one fall in love with the Himalayas and feel closer to God. of the many beautiful peaks the most famous are Mt Everest, Mt K2, Mt Kamet and Mt Nanda Devi.

Home of the Ganga. The Ganga the Yamuna and scores of other rivers originate in Uttaranchal. Amoung them, the Ganga is the most holy and prominent. It represents the soul of India her rich culture, history and civilization. The credit of weaving the country into one reigious entity goes to the unique thread of the holy Ganga. The source of the Ganga is at Gaumukh where the mighty river emerges from the depths of Gangotri glacier. Here the river is knows as Bhagirathi after the king Bhagirath. Rising in the icy caves of Gangotri glacier, the gushing, tossing and gurgling Bhagirathi starts its long journy downwards where later it joins river Alaknanda and becomes Gonga.