Uttaranchal is a home for different types of flora and fauna. It is known for its natural beauty and a number of hill stations. Some of the popular hill stations in India are located here such as Nainital, Dehradun, Kausani, Mussoorie and various others. Due to these you can go for expeditions in Uttaranchal. These expeditions have attracted tourists from all over the world. 
Apart from the hill stations, flora and fauna, Uttaranchal is also known for its forests, national parks, lakes, mountains as well as sanctuaries. You can easily go for expeditions at different parts of Greater Himalya ranges where you can explore a large number of Himalayan peaks and glaciers. Apart from this, on the foothills, you can explore the dense forests. The Ganges and the Yamuna, two mightest rivers of India has originated from the glaciers of Uttaranchal.
The tourism industry helps in earning revenue for the economy of Uttaranchal. You will find some of the sacred Hindu temples located here. Some of these include Kedarnath, Jageshwar, Haridwar and Badrinath. Every year a large number of pilgrims not only from India but from different parts of world visit these places in the hope of purification and salvation from sins.
Trekking in Uttaranchal is extremely famous. For the adventure lovers, this is the ultimate destination in India. In Uttaranchal, you can indulge in different types of adventure sports like white water rafting, mountaineering, trekking, hiking, safaris and lot more. However, it should be noted that not all places are suitable for trekking. It is the Kumaon and Garhwal himalaya region where people generally go for trekking.
The Garhwal Himalayas lies to the north-west of Uttaranchal. There are six districts in this region and all of them are popular for different types of adventures sports. These mainly include Trekking, Rafting, Safaris, Kayaking and Expeditions. Apart from this, pilgrimage tours of this region are also famous. The Kumaon Himalaya, on the other hand, is known for some of the finest hill stations in India. In this region you will find everything ranging from flora, fauna, valleys, rivers, lakes and peaks. Stay at the riverside camps to enjoy the beauty of the place at night.
Some of the hills where you can go for expeditions in Uttaranchal includes Arwa Spire, Arwa Tower, Baljuri, Banderpunch, Bhagirathi I, II and III, Bhanoti, Bhartekhunta, Bhrigupanth, Mulkila – IV, Nainghar Choti, Nanda Devi East, Nanda Ghunti, Nanda Kot, Nandakhat, Nilkantha, Chaukhamba I, II, III and IV, Gangotri I, II and III, Kedar, Kedarnath, Trishul, Vasuki Parbat and various others.
You can also go for a drive to Devprayag and then go for a rafting tour till Kaudiyala. You will find rapid grades from 1 to 3. You will be able to see the flora and fauna of the region in this way. You can also visit Shivpuri which is famous for rapids with Grades 2 to 5. Some of the popular rapids here are The wall, Black money, Three blind mice, Sweet sixteen, Denial dip as well as Body surfing.
To know more about expeditions in India, take a look at the pages of Adventure Asia.
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