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Uttaranchal - the Devbhumi is a tourist delight with a rich and vibrant heritage. The Queen of Hills, Mussoorie, the Lake District of India - Nainital, Kasaunis, Pauri, Lansdowne, Ranikhet, Almora, Pithoragarh and Munsiyari are just some of the charming tourist destinations nestling in the Himalayas.
Blessed with magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains, gigantic and ecstatic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests, this Abode of Gods includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage. Char-dhams, the four most sacred and revered Hindu temples: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are nestled in the Mighty Mountains. Uttaranchal is also a paradise for adventure sports and wildlife tourism, including the world famous Corbett National Park - home of the mighty tiger. A clean, fresh and invigorating environment makes Uttaranchal a preferred destination to relax and explore nature's beauty. From the modern facilities at Mussoorie and Nainital to the virgin, pristine beauty of snow-clad peaks, rivers and mountains, Uttaranchal provides all that a tourist could possibly seek for adventure and leisure.
A picturesque state, with a breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas, Uttarranchal promises its tourists a visit full of fun and unforgettable moments. |
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Uttarkashi |
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Tehri Gharwal |
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Udham Singh Nagar |
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Pithoragarh |
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Haridwar |
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Pauri |
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Rudra Prayag |
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Chamoli |
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Champawat |
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Bageshwar |
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Almora |
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Nainital |
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Variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendors of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favorite with travellers around the world. But then, Goa is much more than just beaches and sea. It has a soul which goes deep into unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer. Goa was liberated by the Indian Army from Portuguese colonization on December 19, 1961 and became an Union Territory along with the enclaves of Daman and Diu. On May 30, 1987 Goa was conferred statehood and became the 25th state of the Indian Republic.
Having been the meeting point of races, religions and cultures of East and West over the centuries, Goa has a multi-hued and distinctive lifestyle quite different from the rest of India. Hindu and Catholic communities make up almost the entire population with minority representation of Muslims and other religions. |
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Northeastern India is made up of the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, and Nagaland. Certain tensions exist between these states and a relatively distant central government and between the tribal peoples, who are natives of these states, and migrant peoples from other parts of India. These tensions have led the natives of these states to seek a greater participation in their own governance, control of their states' economies, and their role in society. Emerging from these desires for greater self-governance are new regional political parties and continued insurgent movements. In addition to the more frequently analyzed regional movements in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and states such as Assam and Nagaland in the northeast, there are other regional movements, such as those in the Tripura and Miso tribal areas. |
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Nagaland |
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Arunachal Pradesh |
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