Much of the allure of Uttarakhand lies in its natural beauty and spiritual attractions. Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is a prominent religious destination not only for Hindus, but Sikhs and Muslims too. The most sacred river for Hindus, Ganga, originates from Gangotri. The famous temples of Badrinath, Kedarnath and Kailash Mansarovar are also located here. While the rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini meet at Rudraprayag, the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers converge at Devprayag, and are each of spiritual significance. Uttarkashi and Joshimath are called Kashi of the mountains because of the presence of temples of Lord Shiva. Besides, Hemkund Sahib is the holiest of pilgrimages for Sikhs, and Piran Kaliyar houses the tomb of famous Sufi saint Alauddin Sabir Kaliyari, visited by Hindus and Muslims alike.
The recent overhauling of the famous Har ki Pauri Ghat in stone is an indicator of attempts to promote the place as a major spiritual-cum-tourist destination. Establishing adventure and wildlife tours around religious spots can go a long way in luring the youth. Doing so will not only generate employment opportunities for the residents but also increase government revenue. Haridwar District Tourism Development Officer Yogendra Gangwar says, "Millions of people come to Haridwar during the Kumbh. This is a golden opportunity for us. In order to easily inform people about these destinations, we’ve set up 16 information centres at the Kumbh Mela and printed over three lakh pamphlets and leaflets.” The state government has also arranged for helicopter tours of the Kumbh for those interested.
Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, has initiated the Vision 2020 in order to promote tourism in the state.
According to the plan, by the year 2020, the state should make noticeable contributions to adventure tourism, eco-tourism, health tourism, spiritual tourism and wildlife tourism. The state will also witness increased foreign investment and benefits from the participation of private sector in infrastructure development. If the plans materialise, there would be no stopping Uttarakhand from turning into a tourism hub to reckon with in India and the world.
The recent overhauling of the famous Har ki Pauri Ghat in stone is an indicator of attempts to promote the place as a major spiritual-cum-tourist destination. Establishing adventure and wildlife tours around religious spots can go a long way in luring the youth. Doing so will not only generate employment opportunities for the residents but also increase government revenue. Haridwar District Tourism Development Officer Yogendra Gangwar says, "Millions of people come to Haridwar during the Kumbh. This is a golden opportunity for us. In order to easily inform people about these destinations, we’ve set up 16 information centres at the Kumbh Mela and printed over three lakh pamphlets and leaflets.” The state government has also arranged for helicopter tours of the Kumbh for those interested.
Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, has initiated the Vision 2020 in order to promote tourism in the state.
According to the plan, by the year 2020, the state should make noticeable contributions to adventure tourism, eco-tourism, health tourism, spiritual tourism and wildlife tourism. The state will also witness increased foreign investment and benefits from the participation of private sector in infrastructure development. If the plans materialise, there would be no stopping Uttarakhand from turning into a tourism hub to reckon with in India and the world.
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