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Kumaon comprises six districts of the state: Almora, Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital, Pithoragarh and Udham Singh Nagar. Historically known as Manaskhand and then Kurmanchal, the Kumaon region has been ruled by several Hindu dynasties over the course of history; most notably the Katyuris and the Chands.
Welcome to Kumaon Division. Snuggled in the foothills of the majestic Himalayas, Kumaon is located in Uttarakhand, the northern hill province of India . Its cool and fresh mountain breeze , the ethereal Himalayan scenic view , tall swaying Pine and Deodar trees , and the rolling cultivation of hill crops would captivate any tourist .
- Garhwal and Kumaon: What Are They?
- Why Visit Garhwal
- Why Visit Kumaon
- Conclusion
There are many fuzzy definitions of the boundary that seperates Garhwal from Kumaon. Some say that the Panwar dynasty ruled Garhwal and the Katyuri dynasty prevailed in Kumaon. But the two had their share of exchanges of territory, thus altering the boundaries frequently. Some say that the division is linguistic, with the Garhwali (a distant cousin...
Religion, Ganga and Tirthyatra: While there are several reasons to visit Garhwal, the top reason for most Indians is religious. The Char Dham (4 holy abodes) trip that covers Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath is considered very holy by Hindus. In India 360, we also considered them as a study of geography of the Ganga river system. The fou...
Kumaon is by far the more youthful and touristy side of Uttarakhand. This is due to the plethora of developed hill stations and India’s most famous tiger sanctuary. Modern towns Almora, Nainital and Ranikhet:The trio of hill stations, all about 40 km from each other form a triangle in the south of Uttarakhand. All of them have several places of int...
Uttarakhand is a state that feels like it is made of two states. While Garhwal region’s chief attractions are religion and Ganga, Kumaon’s plus points are modern hill stations, view points, adventure and wildlife. In India 360, we started with Rishikesh, covered the entire length of Ganga within Garhwal, then stepped into Kumaon via the Karnprayag ...
Kumaon Kingdom was an independent Himalayan kingdom in Kumaon, a region located in the eastern part of the present-day Uttarakhand state of India. It was established around 7th century and remained an independent and sovereign kingdom until 1791.
Jun 20, 2022 · One of the two regions of Uttarakhand, Kumaon is famed for its charming weather and natural beauty. From crystal clear lakes, ancient temples, opulent flora and fauna, and snow-clad mountains to Kumaoni people, their language and cuisine, every bit of Kumaon is fascinating and attracts travellers all across the world.
Aug 30, 2021 · Kumaon is a breathtaking region extending from the northern ends of Uttarakhand up to Tibet. Blessed with abundant natural beauty, biodiversity, crystal clear lakes, and snow-clad mountains, there are numerous tourist places in Kumaon that draw thousands of tourists annually.
Source : Kumaon Division Office Of Commissioner Kumaon, Nainital, Last Updated on 06-06-2024
