Uttarakhand officially the State of Uttarakhand formerly known as Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Devbhumi (literally “Land of the Gods”) due to many Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for the natural environment of the Himalayas, the Bhabhar and the Terai. On 9 November 2000, Uttarakhand became the 27th state of the Republic of India, being created from the Himalayan and adjoining northwestern districts of Uttar Pradesh. It borders Tibet to the north; the Province No. 7 of Nepal to the east; and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the south and Himachal Pradesh to the west and north-west as well as Haryana on its south-western corner. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. The interim capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun, the largest city of the state, which is a railhead.

The famous destinations in Uttrakhand are as follows Landour, Dehradun & Mussoorie – Hill stations, Nainital & Ranikhet , Rishikesh and Haridwar, Chamoli mountain area, Jim Corbett – Where wildlife never fails to amuse, Almora – A typical small town in the mountains, Auli – One of the best places to visit in Uttarakhand for wintersports, Pithoragarh – Find tranquillity and peace, Munsiyari – A biker’s favorite, Lansdowne – The perfect place to laze, etc.