By: Travel and Food Network

Pilgrims from all over the country make their way to the Chardham Yatra and the Kumbh Mela in this holy land.

Tucked away into the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, the state of Uttarakhand throws up some appealing terrains for the discerning traveller. As adventure sports and backpacking are across top draws for travellers, Uttarakhand is likewise a culturally important state owing to its prominence in Hindu pilgrimages like the Kumbh Mela and the Chardham Yatra.