Why visit Uttaranchal
- Corbett National Park considered one of India's finest wildlife sanctuaries
The western hills of Uttaranchal form the northern stretches of Garhwal. The main town Uttarkashi is an important starting point for treks to reaches of upper Garhwal. The area encompasses the traditionally known Dev Bhoomi. The Char Dham or four major pilgrimages Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath are all situated in this region at altitudes of over 3100m in the shadow of some awe-inspiring Himalayan peaks. The upward journey starts from the holy city of Haridwar and Rishikesh. Situated at the confluence of the Chandrabagha and Ganges, Rishikesh has many famous ashrams which offer several courses in India's ancient knowledge systems. Originally a hunters paradise,Corbett became India's first National Park and was named after hunter turned conservationist Sir Jim Corbett. Corbett National Park is renowned for its remarkable variety of wild life, notably tigers, elephants,leopards,gharial(long snouted crocodile) and astonishing six hundred species of birds. Culturally, Uttaranchal has a rich a vibrant heritage.
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