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UTTARANCHAL

	Almora	Almora has a striking nature and it falls under the Kumaun region of East of Uttarakhand.It is the cultural capital of Kumaon and is a beautiful scenic place situated at an altitude of 5900 ft
	Badrinath	The name Badrinath is derived from the word "badhri" or the wild berries which are seen in plenty here. The main legend behind this place is that Lord Vishnu came to Badrivan for self-mortification after he was reproved severely by narad for indulging in worldly pleasures.
	Bhimtal	The town of Bhimtal is more popularly known for its lake resort.The ideal time to visit Bhimtal is between mid April to mid July or during mid September to October.
	Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary	Binsar wildlife sanctuary is situated in the state of Uttaranchal at a distance of about 35 kms from Almora.
	Chopta	Chopta is also popularly referred as mini Switzerland and is situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state. Chopta is surrounded by dense forest of pine, deodar and rhododendrons and is at an elevation of about 2,600mts above sea level.
	Corbett National Park	Jim Corbett National Park in the foothills of Himalayas lies in the Nainital, Pauri Garwhal and Bijnore Districts of Uttaranchal. Corbett National Park is located in Ramganga valley in Uttaranchal.It is at a distance of about 263 kilometers from Delhi.
	Dehradun	Dehradun is a major educational centre boasting of premier educational institutes such as the Forest Research Institute, Rashtriya Indian Military College,Indian Military Academy a host of public schools and colleges.
	Dhanaulti	Dhanaulti is known for its cool breeze, warm sunlight and moderate temperatures which gives the hill resort a pleasant weather.
	Gangotri	Gangotri is situated in the Garhwal hills at an altitude of 3048 meters above sea level in a close proximity to the Indo-Tibetan border. It occupies the northernmost part of Uttar Pradesh.
	Haridwar	Haridwar has been a centre of religious and historic importance from the early ages. A religious city that has been remembered by different names in our scriptures and ancient historic epics.
	Kausani	Kausani is situated at an altitude of about 1890 m in the Kumaon Region of the Uttaranchal state.
	Kedarnath	Kedarnath at an altitude of about 3584 metres is one of the famous twelve Jyotirlingas of Kedar or Lord Shiva and is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimage site for Hindus. It is also one of the Char Dhams of Uttarakhand.
	Mussoorie	The "Queen of Hills" Mussoorie was first discovered by Captain Young and his friend Mr. Shore in year 1825 when they wanted to escape from the scorching heat of the plains and thus soon Mussoorie started to develop into a holiday resort.
	Nanda Devi National Park	The Nanda Devi National Park is located in the upper Himalayan ranges of the Chamoli district in the Garhwal division in the state of Uttaranchal. The park extends from the latitude 30°24' in the North to the longitude 79°53' in the East. On all three sides the Nanda Devi National park is surrounded by mountain peaks except in the West.
	Pithoragarh	It was a major centre of power during the regime of the Chand Kings in Kumaon.This valley also nestles the snow capped peaks.Pithoragarh is known for woollen clothes, wooden and cane handicrafts.
	Ranikhet	Ranikhet is a place of Legends. At a height of 1,829 mts Ranikhet has got everything to soothe the nerves of an avid city dweller.
	Rajaji National Park	The Rajaji National Park is rich in fossils which include both its flora and fauna thus giving a lot of opportunities to wildlife and nature lovers.
	Rishikesh	Rishikesh has been the centre of spiritual and religious activities since ancient times. This place situated on the right bank of the river Ganga is surrounded on all sides by beautiful hills
	Valley of Flowers	The Valley of Flowers nestled in the Himalayas sprawls over an area of about 87.50sqkms along with heart throbbing alpine flowers.