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Lying in the north of the vast and bountiful expanse of India and cradled in the awesome beauty and calm serenity of the stately Himalayas, Uttaranchal - the
"Devbhumi" that has attracted tourists and pilgrims from world over since time immemorial. Comprising of eight hill districts and an area and population that
equals the state of Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal is an expression of divinity, austerity, meditation, penance and attainment.
Uttaranchal is a paradise for adventure sports. The sheer variety ranging from Mountaineering, Trekking, Skiing, Skating, Water Sports to Aero Sports like Hang
Gliding, Paragliding make Uttaranchal one of the most attractive destinations for adventure sports not only in India but the world over.
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Location |
Western Himalayan Region |
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Capital |
Dehradun |
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Languages Spoken |
Kumaoni, Garhwali |
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Best Time To Visit Jammu |
April to June & September to Mid-November |
Lying in the north of the vast and bountiful expanse of India and cradled in the awesome beauty and calm serenity of the stately Himalayas, Uttaranchal - the "Devbhumi" that
has attracted tourists and pilgrims from world over since time immemorial. Comprising of eight hill districts and an area and population that equals the state of Himachal
Pradesh, Uttaranchal is an expression of divinity, austerity, meditation, penance and attainment.
Nanda Devi is the highest mountain situated completely in India, and forms part of the main axis of the Great Himalayan Range. To the North of the Himalayas, the Zanskar range
forms a formidable divide between India and Tibet. To the south of the Himalayan range the main tributaries of the Ganges and the Kali River form rugged gorge country before
cutting though the Shivalik range, where the peaks rarely exceed 3,000m.
Day 1: Chandigarh - Corbett (350 kms)
Check into hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening enjoy Cultural Programme and Dinner. Corbett Wildlife National Park: Set
up in 1936 as India's first wildlife national park and possibly the finest, the Corbett National Park was established in consultation with the great hunter and
conservationist, Jim Corbett. The wildlife park spreads over some 920.9 square km at an altitude of 600 to 1100 metres at the foothills of western Himalayas in the
districts of Nainital and Pauri Garhwal. In its eventful 64-year life, it has grown considerably in size and now includes the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary as a part of
its 1,319 sq km of reserved forest area. Overnight stay there.
Day 2: Corbett
Early morning, visit to Corbett National Park and enjoy viewing all the wildlife & Safari’s. Overnight stay there.
Day 3: Corbett - Ranikhet
Drive to Ranikhet and check into the hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure, where you can also explore the local city. Overnight stay there.
Day 4: Ranikhet
Enjoy day at leisure. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 5: Ranikhet - Nainital
Today, enjoy the scenic location that overlooks the Himalayan mountain range. Overnight stay there.
Day 6: Nainital
After breakfast, full day at leisure in Nainital, followed by departure to Chd / Delhi.
Detailed itinerary can be amended on request.
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