Places To Visit
Once a part of Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal is a set of 14 hilly districts. Carved out of the Himalayan ranges, most of the districts of Uttaranchal have an abundance of flora and fauna. Adding to the natural splendor of the state, Uttaranchal is also home to some of the most important pilgrimage sites in the country.
The Chamoli district 
in Uttaranchal is one of the most enchanting spots. The Nanda Devi peak lies at a height of 7817 meters above sea level and is one the highest points in the state. The Chamoli district is scattered with glaciers, passes, beautiful meadows and exciting trekking routes. Ganga and Yamuna, tow of the most important rivers of India, originate from Uttaranchal.
A significant part of the Uttaranchal is covered with alpine forests that are home to some endangered wildlife species. Uttaranchal has its own share of fame as it houses the famous Jim Corbett National Park.
The other parks and forest reserves in Uttaranchal include Rajaji National Park, Nanda Devi Wildlife Sanctuary and Gobind National Park.Uttaranchal also has a number of pilgrim sites like Gangotri, Yamunontri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.A state with hilly regions also has a number of hill stations like Auli, Haridwar, Musoorie, Nainital, Kedarnath and many more.
