Uttarakhand, located in northern India, is a land of towering Himalayan peaks, sacred rivers, and ancient pilgrimage towns. Often called Devbhoomi, the state carries a deep spiritual atmosphere blended with breathtaking mountain landscapes. My journeys here have mostly been pilgrimages and slow road trips through winding hill roads, discovering quiet villages, riverbanks, and sacred spaces.
Stories from the Road
Quick Facts About Uttarakhand
Region: North India
Capital: Dehradun
Known As: Devbhoomi (Land of Gods)
Best Time: April – June, Sept – Oct
Travel Style: Pilgrimage, hill roads
Landscape: Himalayas, rivers, valleys
Architecture: Temple towns & hill architecture
Languages: Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni
Cultural Identity: Spiritual & mountain traditions
Rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, Alaknanda, Mandakini
Hill Ranges: Greater & Lesser Himalayas
National Parks: Jim Corbett, Valley of Flowers
Religious Diversity: Hindu, Sikh & Buddhist heritage