Uttaranchal Tribal Tours
Kumaon and Garhwal divisions of Uttaranchal in the central Himalayas inhabit many tribes, which have their own distinct culture and traditions. Khasas and Doms were the original inhabitants of this region and they were a nomadic tribe. Tribal people and places of Uttaranchal are interesting and visiting these places in Uttaranchal is a new and enchanting experience. Destination India Tourism takes you to Uttaranchal Tribal Tours through its online booking.
Tribes in Uttaranchal live in three well defined regions-the mountain tracts of Garhwal and Kumaon, Terai-Bhabar and the Vindyan Tract. Tribal population of Uttaranchal can be found in Dehradun, Almora, Pitoragarh, Tehri Grahwal, Pauri Garhwal, Chamoli, Haridwar, Champawat, and Udhamsingh Nagar etc. Jaunsari is the largest tribal group in India.
Besides worshipping their local deities, tribes here also worship Hindu gods. Tribes in Uttaranchal have their own distinctive culture and tradition, which they follow religiously. Though men wear simple modern day attire, the dress and jewellery worn by tribal women are traditional and very colorful.
Tribes of Uttaranchal:
Bhotias
Bora
Raji
Jaunsar
Buksas
Tharus
Agaria
Gond
Tribal places to visit in Uttaranchal:
Dehradun
Chamoli
Pithoragarh
Uttarkashi
Tehri Garhwal
Paudi Garhwal
Champawat
Haridwar etc.
When to Visit Uttaranchal?
Uttaranchal should be visited in summers, as the weather is pleasant that time.
Accessibility:
Airports:
Jolly Grant, Dehradun
Pantnagar
Railheads:
Haldwani
Ramnagar
Kathgodam
Tanakpur
Haridwar
Rishikesh
Road:
Most of the areas in Uttaranchal are well connected to the road network.
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