Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal became the 27th state of the Republic of India in November 2000. Carved out of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal mainly comprises the hilly regions of Uttar Pradesh. The state borders Himachal Pradesh in the north-west and Uttar Pradesh in the South, and has international borders with Nepal and China. A picturesque state, Uttarancahal has magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains, panoramic views of the Himalayas, dense forests and the valley of flowers, as well as some of Hinduism's most sacred pilgrim sites.
Cities - Dehradun:
Nestled in the Himalayan foothills, Dehradun, the state capital, is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. The town lies in the fertile Doon Valley, with the river Ganga in the east and river Yamuna in the west. It is home to some of the country's best public schools, including Doon School and Welhams. The Indian Military Academy, The Forest Research Institute, ONGC and many more offices of the Central and State Governments are also situated here. Close to Dehradun is the hill resort of Mussoorie.
Badrinath:
Badrinath Temple is the abode of Lord Vishnu. The idol is made of black granite. The temple is situated at an altitude of 3130 metres on the banks of the Alaknanda. Behind is the Neelkanth mountain peak situated between the twin peaks of Nar and Narayan. Near the temple is a hot water sulphur spring known as Tapt Kund.
Kedarnath:
The temple of Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated at an altitude of 3580 metres, the temple is built of large, heavy and evenly cut grey stone slabs, and is considered to be more than 1000 years old. It has a garbha griha where the conical rock formation is situated, and a mandapam for seating visitors. A large statue of the Nandi Bull is situated outside the temple door.
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