Kumaon
is a beautiful travel destination of Uttarakhand State.
Kumaon, a land resplendent in awesome natural splendour.
It is believed that the word "Kumaon"
is derived from "Kurmanchal",
which means the land of Kurmavatar (the tortoise incarnation
of Lord Vishnu, Preserver of the Hindu Trinity). Extending
from the northern end of the Ganga plains right upto
Tibet, Kumaon's endless panorama of scenic wonders
is nothing short of a romance with soul-lifting nature
itself. More::.
RIVER
RAFTING IN KUMAON::.
Kumaon is the destination for
river rafting. Kumaon rivers are offering to enjoy the
rafting for both the amateur as well as the rafting
professional. Read
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CORBETT
NATIONAL PARK ::.
The Jim-Corbett-National-Park
is a haven for the adventure seekers and wildlife adventure
lovers alike. Read
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About Uttarakhand::.
Uttarkhand is a state located in the
northern part of India which is well Known for its natural
beauty, it was carved out of Himalayan and adjoining
districts of Uttar-Pradesh (UP) on 09 November 2000,
becoming the 27th state of the Republic of India. Its
sometimes called "Land of the Gods" (Dev Bhoomi)
because of the presence of a multitude of Hindu pilgrimage
spots. In January 2007, the name of the state was officially
changed from Uttaranchal. Uttarkhand is the combined
region of Kedarkhand (present day Garhwal) and Manaskhand
(present day Kumaon). Uttarakhand was also the ancient
Puranic term for the central stretch of the Indian Himalayas.
The provisional capital of Uttarakhand
is Dehradun which is also a rail-head and the largest
city in the region. The small hamlet of Gairsen has
been mooted as the future capital owing to its geographic
centrality but controversies and lack of resources have
led Dehradun to remain provisional capital. The High
Court of the state is in Nainital.
Uttarakhand Districts
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There are 13 districts in Uttarakhand which are grouped
into two divisions. Kumaon division and Garhwal division
Almora
