Uttarakhand is a storehouse of a number of interesting tourist spots that include the sacred pilgrimage spots, wildlife sanctuary and bewitching hill stations. Almost every thing in this natural paradise has something unique in store for the tourists. Its mountainous landscape, lush green valleys, rivers, dense forests and above all amiable people make this place a visitor’s delight. Some of the famous tourist attractions that you should not miss out on your holidays in Uttarakhand are:
Uttaranchal or Uttarakhand is located at Latitude of 28°43' N to 31°27' N and in longitude it is between 77°34' E to 81°02' E. This state is located at northern part of India and famous for its hilly regions and pilgrim places of Hindu religion. The Char Dham Yatra the most scared pilgrimage for Hindus is located in this state.
This state has 13 districts and 78 tehesils. Dehradun ( Dehra Dun ) is the capital of this sate. The state has nearly 70% of its area under forest cover and the main crops include rice, wheat and Barley.
Uttranchal extends from 28º 43' N to 31º 27' N longitude and 77º 34' East to 81º 02' E latitude. Uttarakhand is surrounding by Nepal in the East, China in the North, Himachal Pradesh in the west and U.P. in the South.