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Uttaranchal,
also called the Devbhoomi, meaning the
"Land of Gods" is one
of the most enchanting part of India.
The state of Uttaranchal was formerly
a part of Uttar Pradesh, before it was
formed on November 9th, 2000 as the
27th state of the Indian Union.
Uttaranchal protected by the Himalayas
since ages is one of the most healthy
and wholesome tourist destination in
India. Peace-lover's paradise,
Uttaranchal is entirely the most
idealistic destination for the tourist
searching for nature and peace.
Leaving apart its natural beauty,
every corner of Uttaranchal has
numerous attractions for display.
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Best
Time to Visit
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The
state has two distinct climatic regions: the
predominant hilly terrain and the small
plain region. Summers are unbearable with
temperature going over the 40°C mark and a
lot of humidity. Winters can be chilly with
temperatures going below 5°C at times. The
Himalayan region has Alpine conditions
characterized by cold winters with snowfall
for quite a long time, good rainfall in the
monsoon, and mild summers. This climate also
provides the state with its only livelihood,
i.e., tourism.
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Culture
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The
Himalaya is often referred to as the
abode of Gods. Its serene atmosphere,
snow clad peaks, swift flowing rivers
and green valleys spread over vast areas
are touched by a common undercurrent of
spirituality. The Garhwal and Kumaon
regions are dotted with ancient
temples.The major fairs and festivals of
the Garhwal region are Hatkalika Fair,
Tapkeshwar Fair, The major fairs and
festivals of Kumaon region are
Uttarayani Mela, Shravan Mela (Jageshwar),
and Nanda Devi Melas. On auspicious
occasions, these centres of faith turn
into venues of fascinating festivals,
when people from far and wide gather
there to offer their obeisance to the
deity and give musical expression to
their joy and happiness.
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There are 3 religions in Uttaranchal
where the tribal people can be found. On
tribal tours the area to visit is the
mountain teaks of Garhwal and Kumaon,
Terai - Bhabar and the Vindyan tract in
order to view the tribal settlements of
Uttaranchal. Doms and khasas are the
tribal inhabitants of the region.
The colorful jewellery won by the
tribal women is very traditional and you
can shop for these antique jewellery
pieces. In the markets of the major
cities when you travel to Uttaranchal
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Uttaranchal