The magical beauty of Himalayas in the deep jungles full of pines and deodars, blessing rhododendrons along with rich wildlife, Pauri is rich in spectacular way. Various pilgrim. The district of Pithoragarh is a picturesque place blessed with breathtaking sceneries of nature, calm and serene surroundings, dense jungle, steeped in history, tranquil rivers, woody forests and warm-welcoming locals.
The town was ruled by Chand Rulers in ancient Times and by Britishers laterly. This exotic town is delight for mountaineers, trekkers, adventure seekers, botanists, pilgrims a. Ranikhet was proposed as new district by the then Chief Minister of the State Mr. Ramesh Pokhariyal. Various outdoor activities like trekking, golfing add delight on visitors face.
Various pilgrimages sites are popular within the district inviting a large number of devotees every year. Koteshwar temple on the bank of Alaknanda River is the finest example of this. Little quaint towns situated on the river banks like Son Pray. In the state of Uttarakhand, Tehri district is divided into two regions: New Tehri and Old Tehri, both filled with picturesque surroundings and ancient temples. Udham Singh Nagar district was carved out of Nainital district in October and was named after Saheed Udham Singh, a great freedom fighter, who killed General Dyer and took revenge for the Jalianwala Bagh massacre.
The district is also called as the 'Gateway to Kumaon hills'. With spectacular hilly terrain, stunning natural beauty, ancient temples, swift rivers and lush greeneries, the district of Uttarkashi is one of the favorite spots for tourists to visit. This place is a real paradise for adventure enthusiasts and sports lovers. The Nehru Mountaineering Institute, which is located in Uttarkashi, is also popular among tourists. The holy town of Uttarkashi is dis. In the state of Uttaranchal, Yamunotri district is famous for abundant beauty and charm at an altitude of m.
District shares its boundary with China and covered by lofty Himalayan peaks. This is the newly proposed district of the state by former Chief Minister Mr. Snow-clad mountains to tranquil water lakes, this place is a delight for travelers, adventure seekers, nature l.
Last updated: 04 Mar Almora District Situated in Kumaon hilly terrain of the Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand, Almora is famous for its unforgettable natural beauty, hand-crafts, bio-diversity, delectable cuisine and historically rich monuments.
View More. Bageshwar District Bageshwar — On the coast of the confluence of River Gomti and Saryu is known between people as the center of faith and tourism.
Chamoli Chamoli district is the pride of the state Uttaranchal studding with major pilgrimage centre of the country like Badrinath, Joshimath and Hemkund Sahib, Snow-Clad Himalayan Peaks and phenomenon natural sceneries.
There are also fruits like apples, oranges, pears, peaches, litchis, and plums that are widely grown in the state and bring a good amount of revenue. Other key industries for the source of economy include tourism and hydropower, and recently development in IT, ITES, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and automobile industries can also be seen in the state.
The traditional dress for women in Uttarakhand remains Sarong, a mantle-type dress, tightened with a blouse and an Odani and Khorpi. Whereas in the weddings or special occasion, native women are seen wearing the attractive Rangwali Pichora or Ghagra Choli. The Rangwali Pichora is the dress worn by married women as it represents prosperity. There is also a region wise dress demarcation, in Garhwal Region, the tribal women living in the upper ranges of Uttarkashi and Chamoli wear warm woollens while those in lower regions or valleys can be seen wearing cotton clothes.
The Rajput women of the region wear woollen garments made of Angora for most part of the year along with cotton Pagras and colourful Lehengas with silver necklace.
The Garhwali men wear Kurta Pyjama or Kurta dhoti and tie a turban specially in the colder months. They can also be seen wearing long necklaces made of silver and kadas on their hands. In Kumaon Region, the dresses are slightly different for women and so is the choice of colours.
Ladies in Kumaon also have a different neck piece called Hansuli. Kumaoni men can be seen wearing same Kurta and Dhoti like the Garhwali men but they seem to be more fond of jewellery and often seen wearing a variety of it in neck and hands. There are different dresses of Jaunsari and Bhotiya tribes in the state. The women can also be seen in sarees and ladies suit. A Brief Introduction of Uttarakhand The 27th state of Republic of India, Devbhoomi Uttarakhand that was formed in the year after being separated from the large state of Uttar Pradesh, is a destination to explore the riches of Indian culture, history, and natural beauty.
About Religion A major section of the people in Uttarakhand are Hindus. About Literacy The literacy rate of Uttarakhand is Lifestyle The lifestyle in Uttarakhand is heterogenous and one can mark the difference between the urban and rural life in the state.
Source of Economy Uttarakhand is largely dependent on its agriculture for the revenue. Garhwal Division Districts Dehradun. Kumaon Division Districts Almora.
The search for flourishing grassland has resulted in a tradition of transhumance, whereby livestock are led to graze in the mountain pastures during the warmer months but are transferred to the lower elevations for the winter. Some communities in the Siwalik Range historically have specialized in such seasonal herding. Forests in Uttarakhand provide timber for construction, fuel wood, and various manufacturing activities, including handicrafts. Reforestation programs sponsored by the state government have moderately increased production, which, in turn, has facilitated development of additional forest-based industries.
Resources and power Uttarakhand lacks mineral and energy resources sufficient for rapid industrialization. Aside from silica and limestone, which are the only minerals that are found—and mined—in considerable quantities, there are small reserves of gypsum, magnesite, phosphorite, and bauxite.
Perennial rivers fed by the perpetual snowfields of the Great Himalaya and the Zaskar ranges carry tremendous potential for the generation of hydroelectric power. The Tehri Dam on the Bhagirathi River, conceived in the midth century and begun in the s, is one of the largest hydroelectric projects in Asia. The project generated considerable controversy, however, and by the end of the first decade of the 21st century, it had yet to be put into operation. Consequently, Uttarakhand has continued to rely on the central pool a national power storage scheme to meet its energy needs.
The government assists agriculture-based and food-processing industries such as sugar milling, as well as the manufacture of wood and paper products, woolen garments, and leather goods. Services The government of Uttarakhand has invested heavily in the services sector, particularly in the development of the information-technology and tourism industries. Transportation Roads of various descriptions connect nearly all towns of Uttarakhand.
Although the central and southern portions of the state are served by several national highways, the northern border zones are not connected by official roads at all; rather, an extensive network of mountain trails links the villages with nearby towns. Several railway tracks extend from the plains of Uttar Pradesh into the valleys of southern and eastern Uttarakhand.
Airports at Dehra Dun and Pantnagar offer domestic service. It is a parliamentary system, consisting of executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The chief executive is the governor, who is appointed by the president of India.
The governor is aided and advised by the Council of Ministers, which is led by a chief minister. The Legislative Assembly Vidhan Sabha is a unicameral body whose members are elected for a five-year term. The final court in Uttarakhand is the High Court at Nainital, which is headed by a chief justice. The state is divided into more than one dozen districts, each administered by a district magistrate. Districts are subdivided into smaller units called tehsils, each of which embraces numerous villages and, in some cases, a few towns.
The towns and villages are grouped into blocks for development purposes. Health Health care in the state is provided by a number of district hospitals, several dozen community health centres, and, in the rural areas, hundreds of primary health centres and subcentres.
Treatment is also available from private practitioners. It also has joined countrywide programs for the prevention of blindness and hearing loss. Education In the area that now constitutes Uttarakhand, there has been a virtual explosion since the midth century in the number of schools and students enrolled at all levels. Hindi is the medium of instruction at the primary school level, although there are several private residential schools where the medium of teaching is English.
Hindi and English are required courses for high school students, and English is generally the medium of instruction at the university level. Uttarakhand has a number of government universities, the most prominent of which include, in the southeast, the Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar and Kumaun University , with campuses in Nainital and Almora; in the western region, the Indian Institute of Technology formerly University of Roorkee; in Roorkee; and in west-central Uttarakhand, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University formerly Garhwal University; in Srinagar.
There are also a number of smaller colleges affiliated with these or other government institutions. Other universities and colleges offer specialized training in such areas as forest research, Sanskrit and other Indian studies, engineering, and various technical fields. The Yamnotri temple, in the western part of the Garhwal region, lies at an elevation of about 10, feet 3, metres.
Its chief deity is Yamuna, the Hindu river goddess. The Yamuna River emerges from the Yamnotri glacier nearby. The shrine of Gangotri, in the northwestern part of the state, is situated in a cedar- and pine-wooded area at an elevation of nearly 10, feet 3, metres ; submerged in a river at the site is the natural rock linga phallic symbol of the god Shiva where, according to mythology, Shiva sat when he received the goddess Ganga in his matted locks.
An important Sikh shrine and pilgrimage site is Hemkund Sahib. Perched at an elevation above 13, feet 4, metres in north-central Uttarakhand, the shrine honours the 10th Guru of Sikh religion, Gobind Singh. It marks the place where the Guru spent years in meditation.
Among the most popular of these events is Dussehra, which celebrates the victory of the prince Rama over the demon king Ravana as recounted in the Indian epic Ramayana ; it is usually held in September or October. Diwali, which takes place in October or November, is a festival of lights dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Also important is Shivaratri, a day—normally in February—that is devoted to the worship of Shiva.
Holi, a spring celebration held in February or March, is perhaps the most colourful of the Hindu festivals.
Most of the major Muslim holidays and observances follow the lunar calendar, meaning that the time of their celebration shifts from year to year.
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