Uttarakhand Travel Maps & Information Guide

Uttarakhand in northern India is a place of outstanding natural beauty. 

Nestled on the southern slope of the Himalaya peaks,  most of the state’s northern parts form some of the Himalayan ranges and offer magnificent views of the great mountain ranges, glaciers, lakes and streams. 

Uttarakhand also offers wonderful forests and vegetation, a unique ecosystem hosting a variety of wildlife. 

Uttarakhand maps border the state in the west by Himachal Pradesh, in the north by Tibet, Nepal to the east and to the south by Uttar Pradesh. 

Uttarakhand maps also show the major cities within the state, such as Dehradun, the state’s capital, Gairsen, Haridwar, Haidwani and Roorkee. 

Uttarakhand tourism India is significant to the state’s economy with leisure, adventure and religious tourism pre-dominating the reasons why travelers come to Uttarakhand. 

Among the most famous destinations for leisure and adventure travelers are The Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve; and the Valley of Flowers and the Nanda Devi National Park, which have been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 

The hill-stations of Nainital, Mussoorie, Almora and Ranikhet are also favorite destinations for visitors.  Uttarakhand travel maps show these stations at several altitudes affording every visitor wonderful views of the snow capped Himalayas, forests and natural water formations. 

Uttarakhand travel India certainly offers a lot of activities such as trekking, mountaineering, picnicking, skiing, or just enjoying nature’s wondrous beauty.

Holy pilgrimages or a search for internal peace or a mystical experience also form part of Uttarakhand travel India.

  The state is the location of several Hindu shrines that have been visited by thousands of pilgrims for many years. 

Uttarakhand travel maps show these shrines and worship sites spread all over the state.  One can go to a yoga center in Rishikesh or admire the distinct architectural features of temples in Jageshwar.

Uttarakhand travel maps are a good source of information about the districts of Uttarakhand, cities, towns, site attractions and their locations.