Uttaranchal is a part of the Western Himalayan ranges starting from
the Shivalik foothills to Greater Himalayas with Tibet as its
northeastern border. The state is rich in flora and fauna, natural
and touristic atmosphere, and houses some of the most revered
pilgrimage centers in the country. Opportunities for tourism are
immense in this state, be it nature, wildlife, adventure, and
pilgrimage tourism. The major destinations are Haridwar, Rishikesh,
Dehradun, Mussoorie, Almora, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri,
Gangotri, Jim Corbett National Park, Nainital, Ranikhet, and
Pithoragarh. The various cities in the Indian state of Uttaranchal
are easily accessible through air, road and rail. Being close to
Delhi, Uttaranchal is easily accessible from any part of India.
