Uttarakhand Tour
Nainital - Kausani - Ranikhet tour
About Uttarakhand
The people of Uttarakhand are commonly known as 'paharis' or the people from the hills. It is a multi-ethnic populated state with Rajputs which include members of the native Garhwali, Gujjar, and Kumauni communities. Apart from this there are number of immigrants in Uttarakhand who constitute the population. Nearly one fifth of the total population are the Scheduled Castes and they are referred as Kols or Doms. The Raji community people who fall under the scheduled tribes dwell in the bordering areas of Nepal and they account for less than 5 percent of the population. Though the people of Uttarakhand come from a heterogenous ethnic background they still adhere to their unique culture and traditions. Mostly the people are from rural areas and live in slate-roofed houses, terraced fields and traditional costumes.
#1 Kafuli
This dish is a boon for all the diet-conscious people out there. Yes, it is actually that nutritious. Kafuli is a dish that all the locals of Uttarakhand swear by. It is basically primarily prepared of Spinach and fenugreek leaves, which even the doctors, prescribe. It is an exotic dish, prepared in an iron kadhai, and complemented by hot steaming rice. It is the most nourishing and health-conscious dish you will come across in the State.
#2 Bhang Ki Chutney
We are not kidding! There is chutney made in Uttarakhand that is actually bhang ki chutney. It simply enhances the taste of every other cuisine and its fresh aroma and tangy taste will linger in your mouth long after you have consumed it. It is basically prepared of Hemp Seeds which provides it the characteristic aroma. Already feel your mouth-watering?
#3 Garhwal ka Fannah
This heavenly dish is a staple of Mussoorie and is good enough to satiate both your eyes and stomach. It happens to be one of those dishes that will simply leave you craving for more. Since it is so divine in its taste and aroma, Garhwal Ka Fannah has become a must food item in the menu card for every occasion that takes place in Uttarakhand.
#4 Phaanu
Phaanu is a dish which is famous mostly in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is rather complicated to prepare since it is made by mixing lentils of different varieties that are soaked in water overnight. It is a kind of soupy dish, served mostly wish rice. The unique flavour of Phaanu will definitely be a treat for your taste buds!
#5 Baadi
Baadi is one dish that has mesmerised the locals of Uttarakhand since a long time, mainly by its lingering aroma and tangy taste. This dish is as simple as the people of Uttarakhand. It is bequeathed with all the essential nutrients that are hard to find in one dish altogether. It is abundant in Vitamin B12 and Vitamin A among others. What more can we ask for, when we get nutrients and taste in a single delicacy!
#6 Kandalee Ka Saag
The dish which is highly popular among the visitors and tourists is none other than the Kandalee Ka Saag. It is a green leafy vegetable prepared in an ordinary way like all the other vegetables, but the leafy vegetable called “Bicchu Ghas” is what makes it different. Like all other dishes of Uttarakhand, this too is rich in nutrients.
#7 Chainsoo
If you have been to Uttarakhand you might have heard of Chainsoo at some place or the other. It is a very famous Garhwal dish which is made of Urad or Kali Dal and thus consists of a lot of protein. Many people find it hard to digest, but this dish has a totally earthy flavour which is definitely worth trying. It is tasty enough to give a tough competition to Punjabi’s Maa Ki Dal!
#8 Kumaoni Raita
Like the Bhang ki Chutney, Kumaoni Raita is yet another dish that accompanies every other cuisine of Uttrakhand. The locals of this state can’t do without Kumaoni Raita which is prepared from curd, turmeric, and cucumber. The goodness of cucumber is an asset for your system, but the heavenly taste beats it all.
| Kumbh Mela | This mela is a 3-month long festival and takes place once in every four years rotating between Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nasik, i.e., only once in 12 years in any one place. The exact date is picked by Vikrant calendar after elaborate rituals. |
| Basant Panchami | Basant Panchami is the festival which celebrates the coming of Basant or Spring season. This festival marks the end of winter, a season of death and decay, and is celebrated in the month of Magh or January/ February. |
| Bhitauli and Harela | People make small idols or dikars of gods like Maheshwar, Ganesh. This festival is followed by another, Bhitauli which is celebrated in the month of Chaitra, i.e., March - April. |
| Kale Kauva or Ghughutia | During the time of Makar Sankranti, the festival of Ghughutia or Kale Kauva is also celebrated. |
| Phool Dei | Phool Dei is a festival that celebrates the year's harvest and the coming of the spring season. It takes place on the first day of the Chaitra season (March-April) as per the Hindu calendar and is also known as the harvest festival. |
| Ganga Dusshera | Ganga Dusshera or Dasar is a festival that celebrates the advent of the holy river Ganga from the heaven above. |
| Kandali | This Uttarakhandi festival marks the flowering of the flower Kandali which blooms only once in 12 years. |
#1 Rafting
River rafting in Uttarakhand is the biggest draw for crowds. Rishikesh tops the list. The mountain state is blessed by numerous swift rivers fresh from their glacial origins. Rapids from Grade 1 to Grade 4, cover the rivers. It is one of the most exhilarating adventures, Dev Bhoomi can offer. River Ganga and its tributaries offers the most thrilling river rafting sessions in India.
#2 Bungee Jump in Rishikesh
Bungee jumping in Rishikesh interests adventure enthusiasts in huge numbers. The adrenalin rush that this adventure sport promises is second to none. At Mohanchatti a cantilever platform is built over an iron cliff overlooking a rocky river HYUL, a tributary of River Ganga. Jump with rubber cords tied to your ankles and feel the adrenaline rush like never before. One of the few bungee jumps in India, this one has been designed by David Allardice of New Zealand.
#3 Gir National Park
Early-morning sunlight filters through the leaves and shadows skittle through the undergrowth. Suddenly, the silence is broken by the high-pitched alarm call of a spotted deer: danger is at hand. Somewhere out there…
#4 Camping
Uttarakhand in blessed by nature. Camping is possibly the finest way to enjoy the serenity of nature. Forget the mundane worries and simply relax in the bliss of mountains, green valleys, gurgling streams and open blue skies with majestic views of the snowcapped peaks.
#5 Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in the country. Established in the early part of the 19th century to protect the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger species, the ecotourism destination is worth exploring. The national park has an ecosystem that resembles the Himalayas.
#1 Do not drive on hill routes
before 5 A.M. and after 7 P.M., Don’t drive while wearing rubber slippers. Wear shoes while driving
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