The city which holds the biggest the conglomeration of human being in the entire earth is know by many names such "The Gateway To The God" , "The Gateway Of Char Dhams" , "The Spiritual Land Of Hindu" , "The Place Of Temples " and "The Dwelling Place Of Yogi, Sadhu,and Mahamtas"

Haridwar is believed to be one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology.According to the ancient scriptures Haridwar is also called Mayapuri, Gangadwarand Mokshadwar as the God
are believed to have left their footprints in Haridwar so that every Human being can follow the path of salvation .
Hardier has always been a major Shaktipeeth for the devotees because the holiest of all rivers; the great Ganga; flows through this.

This spritual town is known as "Rishikesh" i.e. the place of sages
Rishikesh is situated at a distance of about 24 Kms. from Haridwar. Rishikesh is called the starting point for the Char Dham yatra.It has more importance among piligrims because it is situated at the confluence of the holy river Ganga and river Chandrabhaga.Rishikesh is also a favourate destination of foreigners who are interested in Yoga and Meditation

Chila is a part of Rajaji National Park and it is situated at a distance of 8 kms. from Haridwar on the bank of River Ganga.
This wild life sanctuary is a very good place for animal and bird watchers .The species which can be found here includes elephants, deers,peacockes,blue bull,fox,stag deer,spotted deers ,porcupine and migrated birds species in the season time.

Mussoorie in Uttaranchal in North India is a famous hill station and is also called the "Queen of the Hills." Mussoorie is located further north from Dehradun and the green hills of Mussoorie are a delightful sight to see as one drives up the winding hill road to this charming summer destination.

Mussoorie is located 34 Kilometers from Dehradun and has a pleasantly cool climate since it is at a height of 2,500 meters, above sea level. The green hill slopes covered with pine forests, and the snow-capped Himalayan mountain ranges seen on the horizon, the colonial bungalows and buildings and the main shopping avenue of the Mall, in Mussoorie are attractions of this charming hill station.

Dehradun the capital city of Uttarachal is a complete blend of city and hill culture. It is set in the foot hills of Himalayas at the centre of the 120 kms long Doon Valley. The name Dehradun is literally made up of two words where Dera means Camp and Dun stands for Valley. The beautiful town is referred as the gateway to Mussoorie and Garhwal interior. It is perhaps one of the oldest cities in India and was occupied in turns by the Sikhs, Mughals and Gurkhas before coming under the reigns of the British. Elite educational and other institutions were established during the British period.

Rajaji National Park is distinct for its pristine scenic beauty and rich bio- diversity. A paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, the wildlife of the park is blessed with elephants, tigers, leopards, deer and ghorals as its best known life forms Three sancturies in the Western U.P., Shivaliks- Rajaji, Motichur and Chilla were amalgamated into a large protected area and named Rajaji National Park in the year 1983 after the famous freedom fighter Late Sri C. Rajgopalachari; Popularly known as "Rajaji". This area is the North Western Limit of Asian elephants. Spread over an area of 820.42 sq Kms., Rajaji is a magni- ficient ecosystem nestled in the Shivalik ranges and the beginning of the vast Indo – Gangetic plains, thus representing vegetationof several distinct zones and forest types like Sal forests, Reverine forests, Board –leaved mixed forests, Scrubland and grassy. It posses as many as 23 species of mammals and 315 birds species.The abundance of nature’s bounties heaped in and around this park, are bound to attract a large number of wildlife conservationists, nature lovers and eco-friends to visit this most breathtaking wilderness area.

Unspoilt, unexplored and in stark contrast to the urban jungle that Mussoorie has become, Dhanaullti is as close to nature as can be. Rows of Deodars, vast green meadows and a gentle cool breeze greets you about 30 km from Mussoorie beyond Landour. It can be a day trip or better still overnite sojourn at this beautiful country side. Treks, pony rides along fruit orchards and water streams appearing from nowhere can keep you busy as there is no mall for shopping or videogames. Hotels are few but have all the facilities including hot water and cable TV for those who care. Dhanaullti also provides excellent views of the snow capped Himalayan ranges. You can go directly to Dhanulti by taking a right turn about 8 km before reaching Mussoorie and then doing another 30 km or so on a 'not so bad' road.

At the doorstep of heaven, on the foothills of the Himalaya is Chamba-unexplored, untouched, a perfect holiday retreat, overlooking the snow clad peaks on one side and offering an magnificent view of the valley on the other side. About 50 km from Mussoorie is the smal hilll town of Chamba, Uttaranchal(of course don't confuse it with Chamba in Himachal). Chamba is at an altitude of 1600m ASL. Again really unspoiilt and with lot of pines and deodar and good views. Unlike Mussoorie, the place is very quiet and picturesque and an excellent place to relax to wash your city blues. One can reach Chamba in about 7-8 hrs from Delhi via Hardwar, Rishikesh & Narendranagar (290 km). One can also combine stay at Chamba with one at Mussoorie or Dhanolti and reach via Dehradun, Mussoorie and Dhanolti.

The Land of Pauri Garhwal is blessed with splendid view of snow-bound peaks of Himalayas, scenic valleys & surroundings, meandering rivers, dense forests and hospitable people with a rich culture. Diverse in topography, the district of Pauri Garhwal varies from the foothills of the ‘Bhabar’ areas of Kotdwara to the soul-lifting meadows of Dhudatoli, sprawling at an altitude of 3000 m. Which remains snow-bound during the winter months. Filled with places of tourist interest, most locations in Pauri Garhwal offer a breathtaking view of the snow laden Himalayan Splendour. Shankaracharya Ashram. In the Kamaleshwar temple Shri Ram Chandra had made an offering of thousands of lotus to lord Shiva.

The snow-covered mountains of Khirsu offers a panoramic view of the Central Himalayas and attracts a large number of toursits. From here one can get a clear view of many named & unnamed peaks.
Lacated 19 kms. away from Pauri at an altitude of 1,700 mts., Khirsu is a peaceful spot, free from pollution. The tranquility of the adjoining thick Oak and Deodar forests and apple orchards, is broken only by the chirping of birds.
The ancient temple of Ghandiyal Devta in the vicinity is well worth a visit. Accommodation is available at the Tourist Rest House and Forest Rest House.

Ensconced amide the word’s highest and most beautiful mountain ranges – the Himalayas, naturally Uttaranchal Hills are endowed with extra ordinary beauty and most of it is unseen the outside world. This makes Lansdowne an ideal location for eco-tourism. While rest of the world is selling tourism by destroying nature, we at Lansdowne are also selling tourism but by preserving and conserving nature. A clean fresh and invigorating environment makes Lansdowne a preferred destination to relax and unwind and it is a truly rejuvenating experience.

At Lansdowne we have something for everybody…if we have the Siddhpeeth route for the pilgrims, than there is wild life route for nature and animal lovers, adventure sports for the daring and health resorts and cultural tourism for the rest of others.

Auli is nestled in the lap of snow-capped peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas, in the Chamoli district of Uttaranchal, and near the world - famous religious shrine of Badrinath. If you are out for adventure, fun and frolic this winter, find yourself in Auli-in the vicinity of the mountain peaks Nanda Devi and Mana Parbat.

Breeze through the chill air and blaze a defiant trail as you go skiing on the well-dressed snow slopes. Or pelt each other with snow-balls on a blanket of snow. And if you?re a lover of natural splendour, feast your eyes on the breathtaking view of snow-capped peaks all around you.

Nanital has a unique place of the many hill towns of Uttranchal. Blessed with natural splendour and varied natural resources, Nanital, 'The Paradise City' is a glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace. Popular for its large number of lakes, Nanital is known as the 'Lake District' of India. The most prominent of the lakes is Naini lake ringed by hills. Nanital’s unending scenic beauty is nothing short of a romance with awe-inspiring and pristine Mother nature. Nanital is as one of 64 ‘Shakti Peeths’ according to Hindu Mythology.Nainital used to be the summer capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh during the British regime and remained so for many years even after Independence. As per the legend, when Lord Shiva was carrying the body of his consort Sati, who had jumped into the sacrificial fire-Havankund organized by her father Daksha Prajapati, her (Sati's) eyes dropped out at this place and thus it came to be known as "Nayana Tal" or Nainital.

Mr. P. Barren of Shahjahanpur first discovered the city of Nainital in the year 1841. When he first saw this place, he was mesmerized by the mystifying beauty of the place. He thereafter got a house built here and named it as the "Pilgrim Cottage".

One of the finest habitats of the tiger in India, the Corbett National Park nestles in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttaranchal, in the area known as South Patlidun. With it's varied topography, diverse flora and fauna and the natural splendour of its landscapes, the Park is a precious heritage.

Established in 1936, this reserve was known as the Hailey National Park. It was later renamed after Jim Corbett the famous hunter, author and pioneer conservationist who helped set up this wildlife sanctuary. At present, this national park encompasses an area of about 520 sq. Kms whish includes, the vast reservoir formed by the Kalagarh dam across the river Ramganga. It is one of the best manged protected areas in the country and attracts thousand of visitors each year. This area is also a tiger reserve under the Project Tiger.

Corbett is the home of 580 species of birds including water fowl, 17 types of woodpecker, raptors like the Pallas fishing eagle, harriers and kites, peafowl, kalij pheasant, the rare chir pheasant, red jungle fowl, minivets, shrikes, cuckoos, drongos and barbets. A fine reservoir on the river formed with the building of a dam at Kalagarh now attracts diverse species of water birds - both local and migratory. With its avian variety Corbett is a marvellous location for bird watchers also.

Situated in the easternmost hill district of Uttaranchal, Pithorgarh, bordering Tibet. Known as the ' Little Kashmir ', the region is a paradise for the nature lovers & the adventurous souls. You will have the breathtaking views of the Panchchuli from here. Munsyari is the base for the trekkers to Milam, Namik, Ralam glaciers & Nanda Devi Peak. A fast developing centre for skiing & other winter sports.

"Munsyari the Bordering Beauty". A fairly big Himalayan township atan altitude of 2,135 with a population of neary 1,00,000. Inhabited by the Shanka nomadic tribes from time immemorial, it lies in the trade to Tibet. Munsyari is at distance of 127 kms from Pithorgarh & 207 kms from Almora. It's the gateway to the Johar region of inner Himalayas.

Ranikhet Uttaranchal got its name when Rani Padmini, queen of Raja Sukherdev, the local ruler, saw this place and was struck by its beauty. She was so captivated by the place that she decided to stay there, and the place came to be known as Ranikhet (literally, queen's field). The region around Ranikhet was ruled by local Kumaoni rulers and later came under British rule. The British developed Ranikhet as a hill station for their troops and established a cantonment in 1869. Ranikhet is still a cantonment town and is the Kumaon Regimental Center.

Ranikhet Uttaranchal is a small hill station set in the Kumaon hills. It offers the tourists a panoramic view of the mighty Himalayan peaks. The environs of Ranikhet are sylvan, peaceful and attractive. Ranikhet is a cantonment town and is known for its ancient temples.

A local sweet snack, eaten during festivals.
Ingredients :
Suji 300 gms., Curd 150 gms., Ghee 50 gms., Fat 200 mls., Sugar 75 gms., Banana Two.
Method :
Beat Suji with Ghee, mash Banana and mix into the Suji. Add beaten Curd and Sugar and mix it thoroughly. Leave it aside for 2- 3 hours. Prepare a piping bag with cloth. Make a hole of about 1/2" in diametre at the bottom of the bag. Heat Fat in a frying pan and pour the Suji mixture through the bag, the way you prepare Jalebies. Deep-fry from both sides till golden brown. Serve anytime, hot or cold.

Binsar 30 km from Almora, provides a breath-taking semi-circular view of the Himalayas. The verdant forest has leopards, bear, pheasants, fox and other wild life. Totally isolated at 2400 metres, the winters are cold and it snows. Now on the tourist map with the opening of a Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam guest house, when we first visited the place as a guest at an estate there, we parked our motor-cycle in a clearing near a kutir (hut) in the gathering dusk of winter, and stopped to ask the sadhu (ascetic) living there, the path that led to the estate.

Jageshwar, 35 kms from Almora in a beautiful wooded valley in the midst of a deodar (pine) forest is Jageshwar, believed to be one of the 12 Jyotir Lingas. A cluster of 164 sculpted temples built by successive rulers over an extended time period is located near a small lake called Brahma Kund, whose waters are believed to be sacred. A few kms away is Panuanaula, where the Mirtola Ashrama is situated. Here Yashoda Mai lived and her British disciple Sri Krishna Prem wrote The Yoga of the Bhagwad Gita and The Yoga of the Kathopanishad, among several other renowned works.

Almora was founded in 1568.There are lots of attractions at Almora.Swami Vivekananda gave famous lectures here and included it in his itinerary at the turn of this century. From Almora To Colombo record that he was stirred as much by the stark beauty of the mountains here as by the ocean at Kanyakumari. The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, was located at Mayawati Ashram then in Almora. Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore spent a summer to get over the personal grief after the loss of a beloved child.A little later followed the great dancer Udaya Shankar. Ravi Shankar, Zohra Sehgal, Simki and the youngster Guru Dutt have all been here. Others have followed in their footsteps.Pundit Nehru had served a term of imprisonment in the Jail at Almora and has left behind an evocative account of the pleasures of solitude and the changing moods of nature in his various letters written from this place which acted as inspirational guide for the Indians.

Almora is a wonderful place to conveniently enjoy the spectacular snowscape of the central Himalayas. Most of the days in Almora are flawless. Almost everyday the tourist can see almost every peak. Almora allows you to enjoy the mighty Himalayas together with ridge after ridge of hills.The terraced fields, the stone slatted barrack-like village houses have so far put up a valiant fight against the encroachments of urban expansion and unplanned development.
Almora also has some beautiful health resorts. The most famous among them is Ranikhet (1,820 meters from sea level). Ranikhet depicts queen' s field. It is said that a Rani while spending some time here once gave this name to the city. During the days of the British Raj, Ranikhet was a British cantonment.

From Bageshwar the road runs 7km along the forested ridge to Chaukori. Chaukori is imbued with the breathtaking beauty of Pithoragarh district. It offers a magnificent view of the Panchchuli peaks and has few rivals for spectacular Himalayan sunrises and sunsets. Visitors to this lesser-known part of Kumaon can enjoy nature at her pristine best. Forests of pine, oak and rhododendron are interspersed with cornfields and orchards. The climate is conducive to the growth of tea, which is cultivated by some enterprising locals. Chaukori holds the promise of an idyllic vacation, and a close communication with nature.

The temple of Bagnath situated here is venerated by one and all. Devotees gather here on every Monday of the holy month of Shravan to worship the Lord, who is also known as the remover of sorrows. During the fairs of Uttarayani and Shivratri, it becomes very difficult to control the hoards of devotees who come to attend these fairs from far and near. The Nilaparvat, situated between the rivers Saryu and Gomti is inhabited by all the 33 crore Gods of the Hindu pantheon, the celestial being like Siddha, Gandharva, Vidyadhar, Urvashi etc. and manu sages. Irrigated by the Saryu, the Nilaparvat is held to be more important than the Vindhyachal. Those who desire to embrace death at place between Surya Kund and Agni Kund, become equivalent to the Gods by attaining salvation at the feet of Lord Shiva himself.Uttarayani Mela is held at a number of places including Bageshwar, Rameshwar, Sult Mahadev, Chitrashila (Ranibagh), Hanseshwar etc. on Uttarayani day. At Pancheshwar the dola of Chaumu comes down to the temple. Merchants from far off distances like Tibet and Nepal come to the fair for brisk trading.

76 kms. from Pithoragarh headquarters, Champawat is situated 1615 meters. above sea level. Champawat, once the capital of the rulers of the Chand dynasty, is famous for its natural beauty and well known temples. The ancient fort, now houses headquarters of the Tehsil office. A historical spot, Champawat has many well known temples of high artistic value. The Baleshwar temple is the noted attraction of Champawat. The Nagnath temple at Champawat is also an excellent example of ancient architecture of Kumaon. 4 - 5 kms. from Champawat is the 'Ek Hathiya Ka Naula', which is said to have been constructed in just one night by the one handed artisan. The story of Golla Devta is also associated with Gorilla Chaur of Champawat. It was in Champawat that Lord Vishnu is said to have appeared as 'Kurma avatar' (incarnation as tortoise). This hill is also known as Mt. Kandev. There is a small fort at Champawat. Jim Corbett had come to this region in the first decade of the twentieth century in order to hunt for man eating tigers.