Uttarakhand – Wildlife Adventure

Where is Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand earlier known as Uttaranchal is a state in the northern part of India which is also a prominent tourist destination in Northern India. It is often referred to as the Devabhumi. The literal meaning is Land of the Gods. The name is so famous due to numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage centers found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for the natural environment of the Himalayas, the Bhabar and the Terai regions. On 9 November 2000, Uttarakhand became the 27th state of the Republic of India, being carved from the Himalayan districts of Uttar Pradesh. It borders with Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, the Sudurpashchim Pradesh of Nepal to the east, the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the south and Himachal Pradesh to the west and north-west. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. The winter capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun, the largest city of the state, which is a railhead. On 4 March 2020, Gairsain, a town in Chamoli District, was declared the summer capital of the state. The High Court of the state is located in Nainital. view more

Wildlife Tourism in Uttarakhand

Wildlife in Uttarakhand is a major reason why travelers head to this state. The state is bestowed with expanse of greenery where a rich biodiversity prevails. As a whole, Uttarakhand has 6 national parks and 4 wildlife sanctuaries. Jim Corbett National Park is a popular national park of Uttarakhand, where you have fair chances of spotting a tiger as it a tiger reserve too. view more

Forests & Mountains

Uttarakhand has a total area of 53,483 km2 of which 86% is mountainous and 65% is covered by forest. Most of the northern part of the state is covered by high Himalayan peaks and glaciers. In the first half of the nineteenth century, the expanding development of Indian roads, railways and other physical infrastructure was giving rise to concerns over indiscriminate logging, particularly in the Himalaya. Two of the most important rivers in Hinduism originate in the glaciers of Uttarakhand, the Ganges at Gangotri and the Yamuna at Yamunotri. They are fed by myriad lakes, glacial melts and streams. These two along with Badrinath and Kedarnath form the Chota Char Dham, a holy pilgrimage for the Hindus. view more