Mountains in Uttarakhand are popular for many reasons. The state is also known as “Devbhumi” and draws travellers and religious devotees from all over India. The entire Uttaranchal consists of eight mountainous districts.
The state is a heaven for adventure sports lovers. These sports include trekking, mountaineering, skating, skiing, aerial sports (paragliding and hang gliding) and different types of water sports. All these activities make Uttaranchal one of the most popular adventure sports spots in India. Rishikesh and Haridwar are the most sacred cities in India and famous yoga and meditation centers. The Valley of Flowers National Park with its abundance of flowers is a popular trekking spot.uttrakhand