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Uttarakhand is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the "Devbhoomi" (literally 'Land of the Gods') due to its religious significance and numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage sites found throughout the state. As a result, religious tourism forms a major portion of the tourism in the state. [1]
Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Uttarakhand" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The monument identifier is a combination of the abbreviation of the subdivision of the list (state, ASI circle) and the numbering as published on the website of the ASI. 44 Monuments of National Importance have been recognized by the ASI in Uttarakhand. [2]
The Uttarayani Fair, also known as Uttarayani Mela, is an annual fair held in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India. [1] [2] It marks the occasion of Makar Sankranti, typically taking place in the second week of January.
There are around 276 temples that are revered by the verses of Shaiva Nayanmars and are amongst the greatest Shiva Temples of Tamil Nadu. [1] 267 temples in Tamil Nadu, 2 temples in Andhra pradesh, 1 temple in kerala, 1 temple in karnataka, 2 temples in Uttarakhand, 2 temples in Sri Lanka, 1 temple in Nepal, and Tirukailayam in Mount Kailash ...
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The state song of Uttarakhand is a hymn, praising Uttarakhand as a divine motherland. Written by Hemant Bisht and composed by noted Uttarakhandi folk singer and musician Narendra Singh Negi , this song is trilingual with first three of its seven verses written in Hindi , while the last four verses are written in Garhwali and Kumaoni languages.
The Lakhudiyar Caves are located in the Barechhina village at the banks of the Suyal River in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. On the walls of the caves are paintings depicting animals, humans and also tectiforms, created with fingers in black, red and white. There are also a few animal motifs, one of them closely resembling a fox.