Districts of Uttarakhand consists of thirteen districts, which are mostly the tourism destinations. Tourism in Uttarakhand offers a wide range of pilgrimage places, glaciers, wildlife, and valleys of flowers. The industry of tourism in Uttarakhand has flourished with various adventure activities like trekking, rafting, skiing and so on. Wild life sanctuaries are the major attractions for tourists and pilgrims visiting Uttaranchal. The perennial rivers and natural valleys of Uttarakhand offer a wonderful experience to nature lovers and hikers. Rudraprayag has derived its name from Lord Shiva, one of the trinity Gods. Education of Uttarakhand comprises various educational institutions which are appreciated by the country people. They are the asset to whole India and the world. The culture of Uttarakhand is enriched by the splendor of folk tradition and practices. Garhwal Division is located in the Himalayan Mountain, and it got its name from the Gahadvala Rajputs. It is home for Gaehwali people. Water Sports in Uttarakhand is varied and is equally interesting for the professionals as well as the amateurs. Kumaon Division is divided into eight princely states. Kumaon is one of the two regions and administrative sectors of Uttarakhand. Skiing In Uttarakhand has become popular among tourists for the several mountain ranges of the region. The Tapta Kund is a thermal spring located in Badrinath Temple. The Gurukul Kangri University was established in 1902, with the aim of reviving the ancient Hindu educational system . Mana is the last village on the border of India and Tibet. History of Uttarakhand finds mention in the early Hindu scriptures as Kedarkhand, Manaskhand and Himavat. Uttarakhand is called as the Land of the Gods (Dev Bhoomi) because of its various holy places and shrines. |