If Uttarakhand is in your Travel Itinerary, Remove it Immediately!

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(C) Abhinav Chandel 

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If you’ve ever been told that visiting Uttarakhand is a waste of time, you’ve been told the truth. Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t visit Uttarakhand.

We obviously don’t have the most lush green mountains or the majestic views of the Himalayas

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Kasar Devi, one of the three places in the world through which the Van Allen Radiation belt passes. (C) Abhinav Chandel 
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Gangotri (C) Abhinav Chandel 
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Valley of Flowers (C) Sharad Adhikari 

Our rivers/waterfalls are dry and overly polluted

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Bhagirathi-Alaknanda Sangam, Devprayag (C) Abhinav Chandel 
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(C) Atul Sidhu
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(C) Divakaran 

We don’t have the most picturesque and unique pilgrimage centers 

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Kedarnath Temple (C) Abhinav Chandel 
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Hemkund Sahib (C) The crazy mountaineers 

Other states have such better treks! 

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Kedarkantha Trek (C) Kedarkantha Trek 
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Kedarkantha Trek (C) Kedarkantha Trek
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Valley of Flowers (C) Empty Bag Films 

Wildlife, What’s that?

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Jim Corbett National Park (C) Aravind Ram 

Our traditional food is very plain and boring

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Sweets from Uttarakhand (C) Pinterest 
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A typical pahadi lunch (C) Travel Triangle 

You’ll not find any culture/folklores or traditions in our state 

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Celebrations (C) Pinterest 
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(C) Pinterest 

The hostel scenes are just not fun here!

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(C) Zostel Rishikesh 
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(C) Zostel Mukteshwar 
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(C) Go stops Rishikesh 

Well, I hope you already know what I was trying to say. So, if you had already scribbled Uttarakhand from your travel list, please add it back. This beautiful state has always been a beloved of Mountain lovers, but there’s so much more that we offer. Explore the raw beauty of the hills with gushing rivers and everything amazing on your next trip to Uttarakhand. 

On a serious note, do ensure that you help us maintain the beauty and elegance of our state whenever you visit us next.

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