Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has an undeniable beauty, one can easily fall in love with. A dreamlike landscape which embraces of disdainful mountains, gleaming streams, attention-grabbing paddocks, magnificent glaciers and beautiful lakes, everything in Uttarakhand makes it a vacationer terminus in India. It not only gratifies a desire to travel but also fashions a desire to travel more and more. Speckled with holy Hindu temples, pilgrimages and hiking tracks, this state enables seekers to take the blessing of the Almighty along with fascinating adventure and heart-soothing amusing goings-on for an all-inclusive experience.

The Formation

This 27th state of the Republic of India was formed in the year 2000 after being unglued from Uttar Pradesh. Uttarakhand shares borders with Tibet to the north; the state of Uttar Pradesh to the south; Nepal to the east; and Himachal Pradesh to the west. Earlier, the state was known as Uttaranchal named by Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) led central government and Uttar Pradesh State Government. Nevertheless, in 2006, Union Cabinet of India agreed to the demands of the Uttaranchal Legislative Assembly and leading members of the Uttarakhand Statehood Movement and renamed Uttaranchal as Uttarakhand.

The state was popularly mentioned in history as a part of the Kuru and the Panchal kingdoms (mahajanpads) during the Vedic age. In Hindu folklore also, Uttarakhand has been recognized as a part of Kedarkhand (Now Garhwal) and Manaskhand (Kumaon). It is also supposed that the renowned Vyas composed the classic of Mahabharata in Devbhoomi. The symbols of the practice of Shaivism in olden times along with Buddhism and Folk Shamanic religion were also found in Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand is a Chivalric Romance poesy that attracts every listener. Picture-perfect mélange is the best description of this incalculable little North Indian state. It’s divine exquisiteness compelled Deities to call it their domicile. Holy Ancestors like Ganga and Yamuna rivers, which are not only respectably sacred but also feature aids across the country, Uttarakhand show itself as a land of ‘Philanthropic’. The biodiversity in the state offers for some white-knuckle wildlife tourism prospects however escapade journeys are a way to get close to the nature of Uttarakhand.

The pensive environment further festooned with nature’s implausible tranquillity make holidays in Uttarakhand a memorable experience. Notwithstanding the fact that this state is divided into two discrete regions (Kumaon and Garhwal) which further break into 13 districts; there is no compromise on culture, nature, and adventure’s harmonious cohabitation there. Native people of Uttarakhand never miss out any chance to rejoice even the trivial moments of their lives.

Tourism

Uttarakhand tourism is an opportunity to travel as well as to immerse in the philosophy of a state that is festooned with substantial nature’s attractiveness and delightful civilizations. The state also condenses an outstanding chance to achieve the complete rejuvenation of body, mind, and soul. For those who seek out adventure, the pointed trails, haughty mountains, the profound forests and fanciful rivers turn out to be a means to accomplish the unparalleled excitement.

The state also offers some unbelievable hiking tracks, mountain climbing tasks, white water propelling chances and numerous other happenings that can get the lifeblood thrust quicker in the body. For nature lovers in the hunt for, the similar tracks, mountains, forests, and rivers open the door for attaining harmony of mind. Uttarakhand is complete with such picturesque and isolated places that are entitled to offer solace and tranquillity.

Art & Craft

Uttarakhand is full of artistes and variability of art and craft. Together the rural and urban people pander in producing/manufacturing some implausible artistries that value seeing. Woodworking is a substantial art form practised by the people of Uttarakhand, apart from this, paintings from Garhwal School of Paintings and murals like Aipan demonstrate skills of the populaces. The Ringaal Handiwork that is practised by a regressive civic, is quite palpable.

The Rambaan Handicraft done by means of Jute and Hemp also replicates the rich art and craft of this state. Apart from it the woollen woven wear and embellished cushion covers, carpets, bedsheets and curtains by the rural women or urban women groups are an essential buy from Uttarakhand. Furthermore, the candle making skills in the state are also at parity fineness, there is a complete market in Nainital that is steadfast to this art.

Lifestyle

The regime in Uttarakhand is assorted and one can easily spot the variance amongst the urban and rural life. Since Uttarakhand encompasses of both hilly and plain topographies that ultimately draw the lifestyle in the state, there are also some areas in the hill that are isolated and are difficult to access, wherein the way of life is completely different. The built-up areas like Dehradun, Nainital, Haldwani, Haridwar and a few others relish access to utmost up-to-date amenities like top-notch schools, hotels, shopping areas and eateries with better job offers and economic standing.

The people have been seen frequently enthralled in trying out the new know-how, building a better structure and also working in the direction of social improvements. Although in the rural areas, natural life travels at its own leap, females here take care of their domestic work as well as the farmed work and also collection of woods from the jungle. With the help of Government aids, rural areas in Uttarakhand are earning their bread by retailing biological foodstuffs, handiworks and homestays.

Though the built-up individuals in Uttarakhand entertain themselves by watching cinema, tv or pandering in modern sports, the rural nobility still relishes organizing funfairs, carrying out folk dance and dedicating time in traditional art and craft.  

Source of Economy

Uttarakhand is chiefly reliant on its cultivation for the income. Basmati rice, wheat, soybeans, groundnuts, coarse cereals, pulses, and oilseeds are the most extensively grownup crops in the state. There are also fruits like apples, oranges, pears, peaches, litchis, and plums that are generally grown in the state and fetch a good sum of proceeds.

Other important industries for the source of economy comprise tourism and hydropower, and lately, expansion in IT, ITES, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and automobile industries can also be seen in the state.

Popular Local Food

You can enjoy Uttarakhand’s delicious delicacies like Daal, Bhaat, Kafuli, Phaanu, Baadi, Ras, Bhatt Ki Churdkani, Arsa, Gulgula, Gahat ke Paranthe, Bhang Ki Chutney, Aalu Ka Jhol, Chainsoo, Aalu Gutook, Kumaoni Raita, Sisunak Saag, Thhatwani, Dubuk, Singodi, Jhangora Ki Kheer in every corner of Uttarakhand.

Local Folk Music & Dance

If you are visiting Uttarakhand in a festive season it is very common that you will come across their local folk music & dance forms such as Chhopati, Chounphula, Jhumeila, Basanti, Mangal Barada Nati, Bhotiya Dance, Chancheri, Chhapeli, Choliya Dance, Jagars, Jhora, Langvir Dance, Langvir Nritya, Pandav Nritya, Ramola, Shotiya Tribal Folk Dances, Thali-Jadda, and Jhainta.

Popular Local Music Instruments

Dhol, Damoun, Daur, Dholki, Turri, Thali, Bhankora, Ransinghla, Masakbeen are some of the interesting music instruments which you will find in Uttarakhand. The music from these instruments will have a unique & honey dwelling effect on your ears.

Popular Local Festivals

With unique & satisfying essence Uttarakhand also embraces various colourful festivals like Harela, Diwali, Basant Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, Ganga Dussehra, Bitauli, Holi, Navratri etc.

Popular Local Fairs

Where rest of the world is celebrating events & party bashes, Uttarakhand & its people still enjoy their joyful & unique Melas, such as Devidhura Mela, Nanda Devi Mela, Ardh Kumbh Mela, Gauchar Mela, Purnagiri Mela etc.