Uttarakhand also referred to as “Devbhoomi” or “Land of Gods” is formed of two main regions – Garhwal and Kumaun. Together, these two regions comprise of 13 districts. The districts under Garhwal region are Chamoli, Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri Garhwal, Tehri Garhwal, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi, whereas Almora, Champawat, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar and Nainital come under the Kumaun region.
The natural beauty of Uttarakhand makes it amongst one of the most beautiful states of the country, as each region has its own unique topology and landscape. In his first visit to the areas of Uttarakhand, Mahatma Gandhi had referred to it as “The Switzerland of India”!
Besides the natural beauty of Uttarakhand, it is also the origin of the holiest of rivers of India, “Ganga” or “Ganges” as it is known in the world. Ganga originates from Gaumukh in Gangotri and travels all along the heart of India South and East through the gangetic plains, covering 2525 kms (1569 miles) and joins into the Bay of Bengal. All along its path, Hindus flock to take a dip into its holy waters and attain purification with the blessings of goddess Ganga!
