Uttarakhand is one of the famous North Indian states which is also known as the Dev Bhoomi because of some famous pilgrimage sites in the Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is also famous for its high hills. If you booking a Uttarakhand tour package then it gives you a chance to visit some famous tourist attractions in India like Nainital, Mussoorie, Haridwar, Rishikesh, etc. are some common tourist places to visit in Uttrakhand tour.
Devbhoomi, (abode of Gods) Uttarakhand was formed in the year 2000 after being separated from the large erstwhile state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a destination, par excellence, rich in Indian culture, history, heritage, and natural beauty. The state bordering Himachal Pradesh to the west and north-west, Uttar Pradesh to the south, Nepal to the east; and Tibet to the north; is divided into two regions, Garhwal and Kumaon. The history of this state goes back to the Vedic era, owing to its mention as a part of the Kuru and Panchal Kingdoms of those times. In Hindu mythology also, it has been recognized as a part of the famed Kedarkhand (Now Garhwal) and Manaskhand (Now Kumaon). Legend has it that the famous sage, Vyas, composed the epic of Mahabharata here. The signs of the practice, of Shaivism, in ancient times, along with Buddhism and Folk Shamanic religion, too, were also found in the state, one can visit on a Uttarakhand holiday tour package, in order to ascertain these facts.