Champawat
Champawat is situated 1615 meters. above sea level. The Ram Ganga River acts as a border between Champawat and Pithoragarh in north while Jabgura and Pannar rivers in south and west act as a border between Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar and Almora districts simultaneously. The long chain of mountain in southwestern region acts as a border between the district Champawat and Nainital district. It is important from the defence point of view as in the east Kali river acts the international border between Nepal and India.
Dotted with lakes , Nainital has earned the epithet of 'Lake District' of India. Some of the important places in the district are Nainital , Haldwani , Kaladhungi , Ramnagar , Bhowali , Ramgarh , Mukteshwar , Bhimtal , Sattal and Naukuchiatal.
Spectacular view of the snow capped Himalayas, is a panoramic view probably no mountain top offers. Starting in the east with the Api-Nampi peaks of Nepal and the five Panchachuli summit all the way across a range of magnificent peaks to Kamet, bordering Tibet in the west.
Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh district commencing its boundaries just at the foot of the Himalayas has acquired the unique distinction of being the holy land of gods and therefore, temples of very large variety dedicated to diverse gods. The enormous snow reservoirs act as a natural source of big rivers originating at the base of the lesser Himalayas. Rougly 30 per cent of the district wears the perpetual snow cover and the gigantic masses of sliding snow feed a number of glaciers which in turn feed the three important northern-most rivers namely Kuti Yangti, Dhauli and Gori.
Located 91 kms from Pithorgarh on the way to Berinag at an elevation of about 1350 mts this highly revered shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The way to the cave temple is through a long, narrow tunnel. Inside the cave the limestone formations have taken shape of many Gods and Goddesses of Hindu pantheon.
Udham Singh Nagar
Udham Singh Nagar is a district of Uttarakhand state in northern India. Rudrapur is the district headquarters. The district is located in the Terai region, and is part of Kumaon Division. It is bounded on the north by Nainital District, on the northeast by Champawat District, on the east by Nepal, and on the south and west by Uttar Pradesh state.
Garhwal
Lying on the southern slopes of outer Himalayas, Tehri Garhwal is on of the sacred hilly districts of Uttarakhand State. Bound on the west by Himachal Pradesh, Tibet in the North and Uttar Pradesh in the south and Nepal in the East. In earliest times, Garhwal was known as Kedarkhand, or the region of Kedarnath. Scriptural texts mention a number of tribes that inhabited the region, such as the Sakas, the Nagas, Khasas, Hunas and Kiratas. The Nagas were a mysterious race whose traces are still to be found in the Hills.
Chamoli
If mother nature has ever smiled on earth, it must have been in Chamoli – that enchanting land in the arms of the Himalayas. During the monsoons, a thousand blooms burst forth in all brilliance in the fascinating “Valley Of Flowers”. There are hundreds of shrines dedicated to Lord shiva, the most important of all being the shrine of Badrinath. the other shrines of religious importance are- Hemkund Sahed, three out of five Panch Kedar and Panch Badri which are spread over the hills of Chamoli.
Dehradun
Nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas, Dehradun is the capital of Uttaranchal. Dehradun has a string of premier educational instituted like the forest Research Institute, Rashtriya Indian Military College and the Indian Military Academy.
Special Basmati rice, tea and leechi gardens contribute in turning the city into a paradise.
Haridwar is the gateway to the four pilgrimages of Uttaranchal. According to legend, Prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to sage Kapil’s curse. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth from Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived the sons of King Sagara.
Pauri
Pauri provides a panoramic view of the snow clad Himalayan peaks of Bandar Poonch, Swarga-Rohini, Jonli, Gangotri Group, Jogin Group, Thalaiya-Sagar, Kedarnath, Kharcha Kund, Sumeru, Satopanth, Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Ghoriparvat, Hathiparvat, Nandadevi & Trisul.
Named after Lord Shiva (Rudra), Rudraprayag is situated at the holy confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers, at a distance of 34 kms. from Srinagar (Garhwal). The meeting of the Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers has a unique beauty of its own and it seems as if two sisters were embracing each other.
Tehri Garhwal
The gushing Bhagirathi which runs through, seems to divide the district into two, while the Bhilangna, Alaknanda, Ganga and Yamuna rivers border it on the east and west.
Uttarkashi
Situated at a distance of 145 km from Rishikesh and at an elevation of 1158 m on the bank of river Bhagirathi, this picturesque town acquires importance because of very significant pilgrimage centres: Gangotri, Yamunotri. 99 kms. from Gangotri, Uttarkashi is an important pilgrimage centre, equated with Varanasi or kashi in divinity. it is located in a wide stretch of a valley.
