Uttarakhand | A paradise for tourists
Set in the north of the vast plains of India and generous and nestled in the quiet serenity and beauty of the impressive group of the Himalayas, Uttaranchal - the Devbhumi (Land of the Gods) has attracted tourists and pilgrims from around the world from time immemorial. Sacred pilgrimages of different religions, including the Char Dham, famous throughout the world, or the four Hindu pilgrimage destinations, Shri Badrinath - Kedarnath - Gangotri-Yamunotri, the sacred pilgrimage to Hemkund Sikh - Lokpal, Nanakmatta and Meetha - Reetha Sahib Kaliya and Piran have attracted pilgrims and all who seek spiritual fulfillment to Uttaranchal always.
General Information
Capital: | Dehradun |
Area: | 53,483 km ² |
Population: | 9.396.000 (2008) |
Spoken languages | Hindi (Official Language), Pahari, Urdu, Panjabi, Bengalisch, Nepali, English |
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The holy river Ganges and the Yamuna have their source in the hills within this state. The rich cultural traditions, the rare beauty of nature and the mild climate and invigorating in this land of origin of the sacred Ganges and the Yamuna have always been the main attractions.
