Tell some amazing fact about Uttarakhand ?

There are two famous mountaineering institute which is in Uttarakhand first is Nehru institute of Mountaineering situated in Uttarkashi which is most prominent mountaineering institute and was set up in 1965. It provides various courses like adventure course, search and rescue course , methods of instruction course etc. Another one is Pandit Nain Singh Surveyor Mountaineering training institute situated an altitude of 2200 m in Munsiyari that is located in Pithirogarh District of Uttarakhand.

For Hindu and Sikh pilgrimage journeys, skiing experience, wildlife tours, whitewater river rafting, yoga, honeymoon, enthralling trekking and peak climbing ventures, birdwatching, rural tourism, culture and heritage, photography tour and for organizing memorable destination weddings.

This state is also called dev bhoomi due to many religious sites such as Haridwar, Rishikesh, Gangotri, Yamunotri , Badrinath and Kedaranath.

Uttarakhand is like the finest Chivalric Romance poetry when narrated, it melts the heart of the listener. A perfect mélange of surreal high and lowlands, this priceless little North Indian state has such divine beauty that even the Gods decided to call it their abode. A progenitor of rivers like Ganga and Yamuna, which are not only revered sacred but also attribute benefits across the country, Uttarakhand exhibit itself as a land of ‘Omnibenevolence’. Its scenic snow-clad mountains; sturdy and majestic glaciers; sweet fruits yielding terrace farms and forests that nurture rich biodiversity are significant places of sightseeing, which are further underlined by the humility and hospitality of the beautiful people of this state. The biodiversity in the state volunteers for some exhilarating wildlife tourism opportunities whereas adventure tours are a way to get intimate with the nature of Uttarakhand. The dreamy ambiance that is further adorned with nature’s incredible serenity in the hill stations make holidays in Uttarakhand is an unforgettable experience. Despite the fact the state is divided into two distinct regions (Kumaon and Garhwal); the culture, nature, and adventure enjoy a harmonious cohabitation here. The ever grateful people of Uttarakhand do not miss out on a single opportunity to celebrate even the petty moments of their lives. Therefore the state boasts celebrating some vivacious festivals and fairs including the Kumbh Mela (Haridwar). Often paired with dance and heart-warming music and delectable delicacies, these festivities display a sound reflection of unity in amongst its people.

Tungnath is the highest Lord Shiva temple in the World. Tungnath literally means (Lord of Peaks) mountains forms the Alaknanda and Mandakini River Valleys. This temple is believed to be 1000 years old. It has linked to Pandavas and Fighters of Mahabharata epic.

Uttarakhand is the only state in India which has Sanskrit as its official languages. The main regional languages of this state are Garhwali and Kumaoni while Hindi is most widely spoken language of this state.

Jim Corbett National park of Nainital district is oldest national park of India which was established in 1936 for protection of tigers. Rajaji National Park, Gangotri National park, Nalanda Devi National park are some other national parks of this State.

Gradually expanding as one of the prominent tourism destinations in India, Uttarakhand is becoming opulent hospitality wise. The accommodation and restaurant options in the state are increasing, and thus, it has become a popular tourism destinations ideal for travellers of all genres. Uttarakhand proudly offers some of best holiday places to stay in Nainital, Ranikhet, Mussoorie, Haridwar, Rishikesh on one side and then give incredible camping and homestay experience in some of its scenic offbeat destinations on the other side. Whatever your choice of stay would be during holidays here hotels in Uttarakhand are ready to cater to all your needs.

The important festivals of this state are Kumbh Mela, Nanda Devi Mela of Almora, Gauchar Mela of Chamoli, Uttariani Mela of Bageshwar, Purnagiri mela, Devidhura mela, Nanda Deviraj jat yatra etc.

The Emblem of Uttarakhand shows mountain ridge with the flow of holy river Ganga and in the mid of mountain peaks is National emblem of India showing Satyamev Jayate. The state animal of Uttarakhand is Himalayan musk Dear, the state bird is Himalayan Monal, state flower is Brahma Kamal and state tree is Burash.

Uttarakhand’s main tourism attraction remains the sacred Hindu temples that bless the land abundantly. This North Indian state is an incredible tourism place for a hill station holiday and wildlife tours as it is home to popular tourism places like Nainital, Mussoorie, Corbett National Park and Valley of Flowers. Uttarakhand is also famed for its high altitude religious tourism attractions like Hemkund Sahib; Chardham Yatra Temples of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri; and has sacred rivers like Ganga and Yamuna flowing through its land.

Uttarakhand has many tourist places such as Mussorie which is also known as Queen of Hills and Auli, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Uttarkashi, Nanital, Almora, Dhanaulti, Rudraprayag etc. These places attracts thousands of tourists not only from India but from all over the world.

The two most sacred rivers as per beliefs of hindus Ganga and Yamuna originate from Uttarakhand State. While Ganga originate from Gangotri and Yamuna originates from Yamunotri.

It also boasts one of the finest ski destinations, Auli, which is also one of state’s top popular adventure tourism places, and has some of the best trekking trails in India. Apart from best adventure trekking tours in Uttarakhand Himalayas, the state also flaunts one of world’s largest dam project in New Tehri, which is indeed a must-see attraction. This Northern state also takes pride in comprising a destination, Rishikesh that is dubbed the Yoga Capital of India. The state proffers a plethora of tourist attractions like Haridwar, Ranikhet, Dehradun, Dhanaulti that are a must visit during your trip to Uttarakhand.

Bachendri Pal who is first Indian woman to reach Mount Everest belongs to Uttarkashi district. Abhinav Bindra the famous sportsperson and shooter was first Indian to win Gold Medal in shooting at Beijing Olympics. Govind Vallabh Pant was a socialist and freedom fighter. Sumitranandan Pant was a famous Hindi writer.

Nanda Devi is the highest peak of Uttarakhand with altitude of 7816 mtr. This also the second highest peak of India after Kangchenjunga. Kamat and Badrinath are second and third highest peaks of Uttarakhand with a height of 7756 and 7138 mtr.

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology is the first agricultural university of India. Pantnagar University played a significant role in the Green Revolution . The Mexican wheat varieties, developed by Norman Borlaug , were tested in Pantnagar - The contribution of the university was recognised by Norman, who described Pantnagar as "Harbinger of Green

The state is home to important pilgrimage journeys like Chhota Chardham and Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra. Other than an unmatched pilgrimage & religious tourism destination, the state offers incredible locations for honeymoon holidays, family tours and solo ventures. It is rich in natural beauty and is a paradise for those seeking some adventure tours in Uttarakhand Himalayas like trekking, peak climbing and white water rafting along with wildlife sighting holidays.

The key industries of this state are tourism and hydroelectric power generation. Uttarakhand is the fastest growing states of India after Madhya Pradesh. The Minerals resource of this state are limestone, rock phosphate, copper graphite, gypsum etc.

Tehri Dam built on the Bhagirathi River near Tehri Garhwal in is the tallest dam in India and one of the tallest in the world. This dam is a reservoir for irrigation , municipal water supply and generation of 1000 MW of Hydroelectricity . The power from this dam is distributed to Punjab , Delhi , Haryana , Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan etc. The others dams in Uttarakhand are Baigul dam, Koteshwar dam, Bhimtal dam etc.

There are so many prestigious institutes in this state like Indian Institute of Technology which is in Roorkee, National Institute Of Technology which is in Srinagar. Indian institute of Management in Kashipur and All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Rishikesh and H.N.B Garhwal University which is recognized as a central University located in Srinagar.

The Doon School is a boys-only private boarding school in Dehradun and boasts of many eminent alumni in the field of politics , business , journalism and sports such as Rajiv Gandhi , Sanjay Gandhi, Mani Shankar Aiyar , Kamal Nath , Naveen Patnaik , Karan Thapar , B.G. Verghese , Amitav Ghosh , Vikram Seth and Abhinav Bindra.

On November 9th, 2000, Uttarakhand became new state after it was separated from Uttar Pradesh. Previously the name of state was Uttaranchal until 2007 when it was renamed as Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is the 27th state of India while Dehradun is the capital of this state and the high court is in Nainital.

The state is divided into two parts Garhwal and Kumaon region. In 1891 two districts of kumaon and Tarai were redistributed and renamed after their headquarters Nainital and Almora while In 1969 Garhwal divisons was established and Pauri made its headquarters.

Sherwood College is a co-educational residential school in Nainital ; it too has a quite a list of notable alumni - Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw , Major Somnath Sharma , Amitabh Bachchan , Kabir Bedi , Ram Kapoor .