Why
Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal, the newly formed state is a part of the Himalayan ranges
starting from the Shivalik foothills to Greater Himalayas with Tibet as its
northeastern neighbour. Uttaranchal is a haven for the tourism. Uttaranchal
is a popular tourist state of India for its natural beauty, diverse
terrains, pilgrimage centers and the hill stations. There are several sacred
places in Uttaranchal like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kedarnath, Badrinath,
Yamunotri and Gangotri. The hill resorts that dot Uttaranchal are -
Dehradun, Mussoorie, Almora, Nainital, Ranikhet et al are reviving and
rejuvenating. Uttaranchal is indeed paradise for tourists of diverse
interests. Uttaranchal's National Parks captivates several animal lovers,
adventure seekers and tourists from all over India and abroad.
Key Factors
Zone : North
Location : To the northern region of India, just above Uttar
Pradesh.
Capital : Dehradun
Best Time to Visit : Round the Year. Winter are colder as compared
to plains of India.
Travel Tips : Consult your doctor before you start your journey to
Uttaranchal. Make sure that you have all the required documents to visit
Uttaranchal India Wildlife.
Get There
International Airport : Indira Gandhi International Airport,
New Delhi.
Airport : Jolly Grant near Dehradun is the only airport in the state
of Uttaranchal.
Railways : Dehradun, Haridwar, and Kathgodam are the major railway
stations connected to various places in India with regular trains
Road : Regular bus services connect Delhi and other major cities in
North India with Dehradun. Sometimes some routes are closed due to
landslides and heavy snowfall.
Stay There
There are some good accommodations available in Dehradun, Nainital,
Haridwar. The rages is between luxury and budget, so accommodation will not
be a problem here. All the accommodations are well designed and well set to
offer the ultimated satisfaction to the tourists coming to the state of
Uttaranchal.
Venture in Uttaranchal
Some Wildlife Sites In Uttaranchal :
Jim Corbett
National Park
The Corbett National Park is located at the foothills of the majestic
Himalayas in the state of Uttranchal in India. The Corbett National Park
inhabits a wide variety of flora and fauna. Corbett is world renown for its
wild population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants. Corbett has nearly 600
bird species officially recorded in it’s log books.
Rajaji National
Park
Rajaji National Park in the state of Uttranchal is situated along the hills
and foothills of Shivalik ranges in the Himalayan foothills and exhibits the
Shivalik ecosystem. Rajaji is one of northern India’s major wildlife
reserves - and one of the best places to see the fauna and flora of the
terai region. The animals you will come across are - tigers, leopards,
elephants, deer, jungle cat, wild boar and sloth bear. The most prominent
avian species include pea fowl, woodpeckers, pheasants, kingfishers and
barbets, supplemented by a number of migratory species during the winter
months.
Nanda Devi
National Park
The Nanda Devi National Park is one of the most spectacular wilderness
areas in the Himalayas. The Fauna section of the park will present animals
like bharal, Himalayan tahr, serow, goral, snow leopard, Himalayan black
bear, brown bear, leopard, common langur, Himalayan musk deer, and brown
beer dominate the park area. There are nearly 80 species of birds in this
area. Warblers, gresbreaks, rose finches and ruby throat are commonly seen
here.
Govind National Park
The Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the Uttarkashi district of
Uttararanchal. The area is home for a lot of endangered animals and its
large area along with the contiguous forests of the neighbouring forest
divisions helps in maintaining genetic diversity. The area is very rich in
medicinal plants, many of which form the basis for certain life saving
drugs. The scenic beauty of the area is unmatched.
Gangotri National Park
The park is situated in Uttarkashi District provides majestic beauty of
coniferous forests and grandeur of glacial world combined with lush green
meadows. The forests of the park are Himalayan moist temperate type.
Vegetation consist of chirpine deodar, fir, spruce, oak and rhododendrons.
The fauna seen heres are tiger, snow leopard, ibex, thar, serow, pheasants,
partridges, doves, pigeons, parakeet, Himalayan barbet, bulbul etc.
Additional Punch
Uttaranchal is the most perfect destination for the adventure lovers.
Travel to Uttaranchal offers some great challenges of high and low altitude
trekking, river rafting, para gliding, hang-gliding, mountaineering and
skiing to the tourists. Apart from this, Uttarachal is nature lover's
heaven. The exquisite beauty, the lush greenery, the blooming valleys, the
musical streams and the salubrious climates leaves one completely floating.
Extend the Trip
Uttaranchal has so much in its surroundings that you may not feel like
going to any other part of the world. But, still if you are coming for a
long trip then you can move to Himachal Pradesh which will add some exotic
flavour to your trip to Uttarnachal. Himachal set amidst the snowy mountains
and green valleys is one very reviving and euphoric destination of India.
Few Difficulties
The terrain is rugged, so you might face problem in transportation.
Sometimes some routes are closed due to landslides and heavy snowfall. There
are numerous major cities which offer best facilities and services to its
visitors. Again, you might face problems while communicating to the locales,
as English is the learned man's language. If you need your choice of food
then you have to book with the luxurious hotels and accommodation
facilities. You might not find a luxurious facility in the remote areas of
Uttaranchal.
Few Suggestions
Carry winter accessories and winter clothes, while travelling in the winter
season. If you are travelling in the summers, then carry all that you might
require under a sizzling Sun. Drink lots of water and juicy fruits. Avoid
food from unauthenticated places. Carry good quality trekking shoes, which
would help you in trekking in the higher and irregular terrains.
Don't get into any unknown or illegal activity. Do not disturb the local
culture and local atmosphere. Try to be well informed about the routes and
the place you are going to visit. Contact us when and where needed, while on
a wildlife India Tour.
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whenever needed. Let us know your requirements, so that we can make your
trip to India Wildlife completely exceptional and exciting.
