NEW YEAR 2012

Wishing All of you a WONDERFUL new year 2012....May this new year brings a lots of JOYS and remove all sorrows from your LIFE...And fullfil all your DREAMS in this new year..Atlast...once again

"HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 TO ALL OF YOU & YOUR FAMILY"

BOTTLE NECK : NOW OPEN

As we know that the traffic congestion in Dehradun is increasing day by day. Around 50,500 vehicles registered last year and 5000 vehicles are introducing every month on roads. Not only the Vehicles But also the daily rallies and protest marches increasing traffic on doon's road.The most effected area in doon city is around Clock Tower. Each n every commuter of Doon is in hurry today. Even the traffic police fails to control the traffic.
But last Sunday 18th Dec 2011 was the historical day in Dehradun city. 3 JCBs had reached on clock tower in the early morning. The trouble which had been going since last 15 years is solved now. At Sharp 8'o clock in the morning the first JCB destroy the "Kumar Sweet Shop". After kumar sweet shop approx 6 shops destroyed. The WORK IS still ON PROGRESS...

Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker Harbans Kapoor (centre) comes out of the new shopping complex being built to accommodate Chakrata Road shopkeepers in Dehradun on Wednesday.

UTTARAKHAND FOUNDATION DAY

Sarwapratham AAP SABHI KO UTTARAKHAND STHAPNA DIVAS KI HARDIK SHUBHKAAMNAE... Na sirf Bharat me balki Main Videsh me bhi Base sabhi Uttarakhand wasiyo ko Rajya Sthapna Diwas ki Hardik Shubhkamnayen deta hu...


As we all know that YOUTHS are the power of any nation...In last 11 years, Govt. has been failed to provide enough employment in Uttrakhand. Most of the youths are going to Metro cities like Delhi, Banglore, Pune etc. Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand, No doubt a lots of colleges and universities are there But after completing the education "WHY A YOUTH OF UTTARAKHAND IS GOING TO OTHER STATE FOR EMPLOYMENT" ? The Main reason behind that "There is not enough employment in uttarakhand". So govt should provide proper employment for the young generation of Uttarakhand.

MUSOORIE: QUEEN OF HILLS

Mussoorie is one of the most beautiful hill stations not only in Uttarakhand, but the whole of India. It is named after Mansoor, a shrub which is indigenous to this area.The town is in fact often referred to as 'Mansoori' by most Indians. Popularly known as the 'Queen of hills' in India, the place seems like a 'virtual paradise' on earth. Lush green forests and lofty mountains adorn the scenic town. With a panoramic view of snow-capped mountain ranges in the north-east, and sparkling views of the Doon Valley and Shivalik ranges in the south, the hill resort offers its visitors real scenic delights.
Mussoorie was discovered in 1827, by Captain Young, an adventurous British military officer, along with Mr. Shore, the resident Superintendent of Revenues at Dehradun. They were captivated by this extraordinarily beautiful place and jointly constructed a shooting ridge here. Today, Mussoorie has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The salubrious weather of the town is a pleasant change from the heat, humidity and dust of the plains. Mussoorie also acts as the gateway to the holy shrines of “Gangotri” and “Yamunotri”.



Mussoorie is a city and a municipal board in the Dehradun District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located about 35 km from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km north from the national capital of New Delhi. This hill station, situated in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges. The adjoining town of Landour, which includes a military cantonment, is considered part of 'greater Mussoorie', as are the townships of Barlowganj and Jharipani.
Being at an average altitude of 1,880 metres (6,170 ft), Mussoorie, with its green hills and varied flora and fauna, is a fascinating hill resort. Commanding snow ranges to the north-east, and glittering views of the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges in the south, the town was once said to present a 'fairyland' atmosphere to tourists. The highest point is Lal Tibba with a height of over 2,290 metres (7,510 ft)


With cascading waterfalls, lush green forests, mystic Himalayas, grassy slopes and awe-inspiring valleys, Mussoorie offers its visitor the real experience of being in the lap of nature. The city's raw and unhampered beauty has a majestic aura about it. It seems as if nature has blessed this city with everything required for becoming a visitor's paradise. A summer tour to Mussoorie will indeed be an enchanting experience for any tourist.

There are many places to see in Mussoorie. Some of them are Clouds End, Jwalaji Temple (Benog Hill), Sir George Everest House, Van Chetna Kendra, Mussoorie Lake, Nag Devta Temple, Kempty Fall, Bhatta Fall, Jharipani Fall, Gun Hill, Camel's Back Road, Children's Lodge, Municipal Garden.
The tourism sector of Mussoorie is well developed. Food, lodging and transportation are available in accordance with all kinds of budgets. The city also offers tourists spots for all kinds of tourists. From Children's lodge to ancient temples and parks to vantage points, Mussoorie has it all. Other than the local market and attractions, you can also look around Mussoorie for some wonderful excursions, like Naga Tibba, Dhanolti, Surkhanda Devi, Lakha Mandal, Chamba and Kanatal.


By 1901 Mussoorie's population had grown to 6461, rising to 15,000 in the summer season.
The main promenade in Mussoorie is called, as in other hill stations, the Mall. In Mussoorie, the Mall stretches from Picture Palace at its eastern end to the Public Library (shortened to 'Library') at its western end.
During the 1959 Tibetan Rebellion, the Central Tibetan Administration of the 14th Dalai Lama was at first established in Mussoorie before being moved to its present location in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh. The first Tibetan school was established in Mussoorie in 1960. Tibetans settled mainly in Happy Valley in Mussoorie. Today, some 5,000 Tibetans live in Mussoorie.



There are many Institutions in Mussoorie, schools include Convent of Jesus and Mary,Waverly,(1845), St. George's College (1853), Woodstock School (1854), Oak Grove School (1888), Wynberg-Allen (1888), Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary (1969),Convent of Jesus and Mary Hampton Court. Facade of St. George's College, Mussoorie, estb. 1853. Mussorie also has the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration located about 2 km from Gandhi Chowk, the premier training institute for officers of the Indian Administrative Service and other civil services.

HISTORY OF UTTARAKHAND

The history of Uttarakhand sings the glorious past of the territory. Uttarakhand has a long history of its genesis, and evolution.Talking about the history of Uttarakhand, it can be said that Uttarakhand finds reference in many holy Hindu scriptures. The different parts of the Uttarakhand have been referred to asIlawarat, Brahmpur, Rudrahimalaya, Sapaldaksh, Shivalik, Kurmanchat Karajat Kamaugarh, Kamadesh, Kumaon, SarkarI and Garhwal lover the past 3000 years. The western part of this region that comprising of 52 fortresses has been referred to as Garhwal over past 500 years. Samprat, Chamoli, Pauri, Uttarkashi and Dehradun add to the pristine beauty of the Garhwal region. The eastern region comprising of Almora, Nainital and Pithoragarh districts together known as the Kumaon region. 

The king of mountains Himalaya is said to consist of five segments i.e., Nepal Kurmanchal, Kedar, Kangda and Ruchir Kashmir. This Mid Himalayan region of Garhwal and Kumaon, which is commonly known as Uttarakhand today was called by the name KEDARKHAND and MANASKHAND in the Purans.The history of Uttarakhand can be best understood through the history of Garhwal and Kumaon:
Uttarakhand was also the ancient Puranic term for the central stretch of the Indian Himalayas. It is well known for the presence of a multitude of Hindu pilgrimage spots. The Pauravas, Kushanas, Kunindas, Guptas, Katyuris, Raikas, Palas, the Chands, and Parmaras or Panwars and the British have ruled Uttarakhand in turns.

The region was originally settled by Kols, an aboriginal people of the austro- Asiatic physical type who were later joined by Indo-Aryan Khas tribes that arrived from the northwest by the Vedic period. At that time, present-day Uttarakhand also served as a haunt for Rishis and Sadhus. It is believed that Sage Vyasa scripted the Mahabharata here as the Pandavas are believed to have traveled and camped in the region. Among the first major dynasties of Garhwal and Kumaon were the Kunindas in the 2nd century B.C. who practiced an early form of Shaivism. They traded salt with Western Tibet. It is evident from the Ashokan edict at Kalsi in Western Garhwal that Buddhism made inroads in this region. Folk shamanic practices deviating from Hindu orthodoxy also persisted here. However, Garhwal and Kumaon were restored to nominal Brahmanical rule due to the travails of Shankaracharya and the arrival of migrants from the plains. Between the 4th and 14th centuries, the Katyuri dynasty of Khas origin dominated lands of varying extent from the Katyur (modern day Baijnath) valley in Kumaon. The historically significant temples at Jageshwar are believed to have been built by the Katyuris and later remodeled by the Chands. Other peoples of the Tibeto-Burman group known as Kiratas are thought to have settled in the northern highlands as well as in pockets throughout the region, and believed to be the ancestors to the modern day Bhotiya, Raji, Buksha, and Tharu peoples.

By the medieval period, the region was consolidated under the Garhwal Kingdom in the west and the Kumaon Kingdom in the east. From the 13th–18th century, Kumaon prospered under the Chand Rajas who had their origins in the plains of India. During this period, learning and new forms of painting (the Pahari school of art) developed. Modern-day Garhwal was likewise unified under the rule of Parmar/Panwar Rajas, who along with a mass migration of Brahmins and Rajputs, also arrived from the plains. In 1791, the expanding Gurkha Empire of Nepal, overran Almora, the seat of the Kumaon Kingdom. In 1803, the Garhwal Kingdom also fell to the Gurkhas. With the conclusion of the Anglo-Nepalese War in 1816, a rump portion of the Garhwal Kingdom was reestablished from Tehri, and eastern British Garhwal and Kumaon ceded to the British as part of the Treaty of Sugauli.

In the post-independence period, the Garhwal Kingdom was merged into Uttar Pradesh state, where Uttarakhand composed the Garhwal and Kumaon Divisions. Until 1998, Uttarakhand was the name most commonly used to refer to the region, as various political groups including most significantly the Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (Uttarakhand Revolutionary Party est. 1979), began agitating for separate statehood under its banner. Although the erstwhile hill kingdoms of Garhwal and Kumaon were traditional rivals with diverse lingual and cultural influences due to the proximity of different neighbouring ethnic groups, the inseparable and complementary nature of their geography, economy, culture, language, and traditions created strong bonds between the two regions. These bonds formed the basis of the new political identity of Uttarakhand, which gained significant momentum in 1994, when demand for separate statehood (within the Union of India) achieved almost unanimous acceptance among the local populace as well as political parties at the national level. Most notable incident during this period was the Rampur Tiraha firing case on the night of 1 October 1994, which led to public uproar.

On 24 September 1998 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the 'Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Bill', 1998, which eventually led to the creation of the state, eventually the Parliament passed the Indian Federal Legislation - Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2000, and thus on 9 November 2000, Uttarakhand became the 27th state in the Republic of India.However, the term Uttaranchal came into use when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central and Uttar Pradesh state governments initiated a new round of state reorganization in 1998 and introduced its preferred name. Chosen for its allegedly less separatist connotations, the name change generated enormous controversy among the rank and file of the separate state activists who saw it as a political act, however they were not quite as successful as Jharkhand state that successfully thwarted a similar move to impose the name Vananchal. Nevertheless, the name Uttarakhand remained popular in the region, even while Uttaranchal was promulgated through official usage.

In August 2006, India's Union Cabinet assented to the four-year-old demand of the Uttaranchal state assembly and leading members of the Uttarakhand movement to rename Uttaranchal state as Uttarakhand. Legislation to that effect was passed by the State Legislative Assembly in October 2006, and the Union Cabinet brought in the bill in the winter session of Parliament. The bill was passed by Parliament and signed into law by the President in December 2006. Since then, Uttarakhand denotes a state in the Union of India.

UNIVERSITIES IN UTTARAKHAND

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University alias Garhwal University or HNBGU is headquartered at Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal. The University was established in 1973 under the UP State Act.The university was rechristened as Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University in 1989 in commemoration of the memory of a leading statesman of the country and the son of the soil, Shri Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna.The University is residential cum affiliating in nature, with jurisdiction over seven districts of the region.
Garhwal University Salient Features:
Faculties: Arts, Science & Pharmacy, Agriculture, Commerce (including Management), Law, Education, Engineering.
Academic Courses: Besides a whole range of conventional Arts and Science courses, it offers specialized courses such as - Tourism, Military Science, History and Archeology, Pharmacy, Management.
Degrees: Bachelor, Master, PG Diploma and PhD in most subjects.


Kumaun University
Kumaun University is headquartered in Nainital. The University was established in 1973 under the UP State Act. The University has two campuses one each in Nainital and Almora.
Kumaun University Salient Features:
Kumaun University has two campuses, namely D.S.B. Campus, Nainital and S.S.Jeena Campus, Almora. The academic programme of Kumaun University is divided in six faculties namely - Arts, Commerce, Science, law, Education, and Engineering & Technical studies. Academic programmes have been divided in Campuses to ensure equal regional representation and development.
Faculties: Art, Commerce, Education, Law, Science (including Biotechnology and Pharmacy), Engineering and Technology.
Academic Courses: A range of conventional courses, Biotechnology, Pharmacy and Tourism.
Degrees: Bachelors, Masters, PG Diploma, and PhD in most subjects.


ICFAI University, Dehradun
ICFAI refers to the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India and a number of Universities, Engineering Colleges, Business Schools and other educational institutes sponsored by it.ICFAI Uttarakhand is recognised by the University Grants Commission, India as self-financed, private universities. Icfai offers management, science and technology,law, and education related programmes like B.Ed and M.Ed. from ICFAI Dehradun Uttaranchal.
ICFAI Law School, a constituent of The ICFAI University, Dehradun was established by The ICFAI University Act, 2003. It offers an integrated 5 years course on BBA, LLB (Hons) and is recognised by the Bar Council of India.
ICFAI Business School (IBS)
ICFAI School of Financial Studies (ISFS)


IIT Roorkee
The Roorkee College was established in 1847 AD as the First Engineering College in the British Empire. The College was renamed as The Thomason College of Civil Engineering in 1854. It was given the status of University by Act No. IX of 1948 of the United Province (Uttar Pradesh) in recognition of its performance and its potential and keeping in view the needs of post-independent India. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, presented the Charter in November 1949 elevating the erstwhile college to the First Engineering University of Independent India.
Since its establishment, the University of Roorkee has played a vital role in providing the technical manpower and know-how to the country and in pursuit of research. The University ranked amongst the best technological institutions in the world and has contributed to all sectors of technological development. It has also been considered a trend-setter in the area of education and research in the field of science, technology, and engineering. The University entered 150th year of its existence in one or other form in October 1996.
On the 21st September 2001, the University was declared an institute of national importance, by passing a bill in the parliament, changing its status from University of Roorkee to Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Thus another jewel was added into the already glittering crown in the History of this Institute.
Bachelor's Degree courses are offered in 10 disciplines in Engineering and Architecture; 55 Postgraduate Degree courses are offered in Engineering, Applied Science and Architecture and planning. The Institute has facility for doctoral work in all Departments and Research Centers.


GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar
GB Pant University Setup in 1960 under UP State Act on 15,000 acre campus, the University has six outstation research centers at Ranichari, Daurala, Nagina, Majhera, Bullandshehar, and Pauri.
Salient features are:
College: Nine constituent colleges.
Faculties: Agriculture, Agri-Business Management, Basic Sciences and Humanities, Fishery Sciences, Home Science, Veterinary Science, Forestry and Hill Agriculture, Post-Graduate Studies and Technology correspond to nine respective faculties.
Academic Courses: Besides a whole range of courses at UG, PG and PhD levels related to Agriculture, the University also runs postgraduate and PhD programmes in engineering, basic sciences and humanities in such areas as: Agri Communication & Extension, Biotech, Computer Sc., Food & Nutrition, Food Tech, Maths, Microbiology, Physics, Plant Physiology and Pathology, Veg Sc., Environmental Sc., Agri Statistics, Agri Chemicals, Food & Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, Child Development.
Degrees: Bachelor in Science, Technology and Management, postgraduate and PhD degrees in most disciplines pursued in the University.


Doon University Dehradun
The first campus of the Doon University which will function as its Headquarters is being established at Kedarpur (Dehradun) on an area of 55 acres. The construction work at this Campus is in progress.The second campus of Doon University is proposed to be established on 100 acres of land at Sahaspur (Dehradun). It is proposed to establish science and technology related schools at this campus. Besides an Incubation Center, Science Park and Herbal Center would also be established at this site.


Uttarakhand Technical University
Uttarakhand Technical University is a state technical university situated at Dehradun, Uttarakhand, INDIA. This was established on 27th January 2005 by Uttarakhand Technical University act 2005.
It run AICTE approved courses through affiliating institution which are 91 in number.
The courses run by the university are M.Tech(2years),MBA (2years), MCA (3 years), B.Tech (4 years), B.Arch(4 years), BHMCT(4years).PhD regular and external (for scientist, industrial scientist and executives and technical teachers).
The first batch began in year 2006.There are 35000 students in the university. University constituent institution and campus for academics are established in 2009 for M.Tech, M.Pharm and Ph.D and B.Tech at Tehri(2011),Women Institute of Technology (2011).


University of Petroleum and Energy
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) is India's first Energy University and Asia's first and only Energy & Core Sector University. UGC and NAAC recognised, UPES offers over 42 graduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs to more than 4200 students in the high growth sectors of Oil & Gas, Power, Aviation, Shipping, Automobile, Infrastructure, Electronics, IT and Logistics & Supply Chain. The Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) and Centre for Aviation Studies (CAS), UPES offer Executive programs through distance learning mode for the working professionals.


Graphic Era University
Graphic Era University, formerly known as Graphic Era Institute of Technology is reckoned for its academic excellence in engineering sciences & management studies. The institution has delivered world class engineers, managers, and is a centre for research and specialized studies. It offer academic and professional programs at Undergraduate and Post-graduate level in Engineering, Management, Computer Application and Hotel Management.

CLOCK TOWER OF DEHRADUN

One among the most significant structures in the Dehradun city, Clock Tower is renowned for its aesthetic beauty. An exceptional formation, this tower is one of its own kind in entire Asia itself. Constructed before independence, this 5 faced tower might have adorned a prestigious position in the history of this hilly region.

The locals said that the chime of the clock was perceptible from far-off places of the hill city. Though this tower is visible from a distance, it is not functioning now. Situated in the busiest Rajpur Road, this tower is bounded by the commercial structures of the city. Now this tower presents only as an elegant monument of the bygone years rather than a clock tower.
The Clock Tower in Dehradun is the most renowned landmark of the city. The Clock Tower in Dehradun is the largest non-chiming 5 faced clock today. The Clock Tower has 5 faces and is the unique structure of this kind in the Asian continent. The Clock Tower was built before independence. But the clocks of the tower does not function at present. It had been so, for the last few years.

The Clock Tower in Dehradun is located on the Rajpur road, and encircled by the city's commercial center. The concept of Clock Tower started in the ancient Roman period. Apart from India, the Clock Towers were seen in medieval China and other places in Europe and America.

The Clock Tower of Dehradun is the most aesthetic structure in the city. The Clock Tower can be seen from a distance. Previously, the chime of the clock was audible from distant places of the hill city. But now the Clock Tower of Dehradun is nothing but an important landmark of the city around which you will find shopping complex, important institutions, renowned schools, government buildings, tourists spots and some eminent hotels and more. The Clock Tower at Dehradun is for the most part admired for its aesthetics, which formerly served an important purpose in the hill town. Apart from the the Clock Tower of Dehradun, the other 3 notable Clock Towers are the Big Ben of the Palace of Westminster in London, the Spasskaya Tower of the Moscow Kremlin and the Rajabai Tower in Mumbai.

UTTARAKHAND TOURISM

Uttarakhand situated in northern part of India covered by Himachal Pradesh in north-west, Uttar Pradesh in south and has international borders with Nepal & China. Adventure and Religious tourism play a prominent role in Uttarakhand's economy, with the Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve and the nearby hill-stations of Nainital, Mussoorie, Almora, Kasauni, Bhimtal and Ranikhet being amongst the most frequented destinations of India. The state also contains numerous peaks of interest to mountaineers, although Nanda Devi, the highest and best-known of these, has been off-limits since 1982. Other national wonders include the Valley of Flowers, which along with Nanda Devi National Park, form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Uttarakhand called "abode of the gods" (Devbhumi), belong some of the holiest Hindu shrines, and for more than a thousand years, pilgrims have been visiting the region in the hopes of salvation and purification from sin. Gangotri and Yamunotri, the sources of both the Ganges and Yamuna fall in the upper reaches of the state and together with Badrinath (dedicated to Vishnu) and Kedarnath (dedicated to Shiva) form the Char Dham, one of Hinduism's most spiritual and auspicious pilgrimage circuits. Haridwar, meaning "Gateway to God" is a prime Hindu destination. Haridwar hosts the Kumbha Mela every twelve years, in which millions of pilgrims take part from all parts of the India and the world. Rishikesh near Haridwar is known as the preeminent yoga centre of India. The state has an abundance of temples and shrines, many dedicated to local deities or manifestations of Shiva and Durga, references to many of which can be found in Hindu scriptures and legends. The architecture of most of these temples is typical of the region and slightly different from other parts of India. The ancient temples at Jageshwar (a complex of 124 temples in a deodar woodland) are historically the most prominent for their distinct architectural features. Uttarakhand is, however, a place of pilgrimage not only for the Hindus. Hemkund nested in the Himalayas is a prime pilgrimage center for the Sikhs. Tibetan Buddhism has also made itself felt with the recent reconstruction of Mindroling Monastery and its Buddha Stupa, touted as the world's highest,southwest of Dehradun.

The state has always been a destination for mountaineering, hiking and rock climbing in India. A recent development in adventure tourism in the region has been white water rafting and other adventures sports. Eco tourism, agritourism and rural tourism have also found new grounds in many villages of the state.

UTTARAKHAND : SIMPLY HEAVEN

Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful place not even India but also in this world. It has a total geographic area of 51,125 km², of which 93% is mountainous and 64% is covered by forest. Most of the northern parts of the state are part of Greater Himalaya ranges, covered by the high Himalayan peaks and glaciers, while the lower foothills were densely forested till denuded by the British log merchants and later, after independence, by forest contractors. Recent efforts in reforestation, however, have been successful in restoring the situation to some extent. The unique Himalayan ecosystem plays host to a large number of animals (including bharal, snow leopards, leopards and tigers), plants and rare herbs. Two of India's mightiest rivers, the Ganges and the Yamuna take birth in the glaciers of Uttarakhand, and are fed by myriad lakes, glacial melts and streams in the region.

Uttarakhand lies on the southern slope of the Himalaya range, and the climate and vegetation vary greatly with elevation, from glaciers at the highest elevations to subtropical forests at the lower elevations. The highest elevations are covered by ice and bare rock. Below them, between 3,000 and 5,000 metres (9,800 and 16,000 ft) are montane grasslands and shrublands: the western Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows. Temperate coniferous forests, the western Himalayan subalpine conifer forests, grow just below the tree line. At 3,000 to 2,600 metres (9,800 to 8,500 ft) elevation they transition to the temperate western Himalayan broadleaf forests, which lie in a belt from 2,600 to 1,500 metres (8,500 to 4,900 ft) elevation. Below 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) elevation lie the Himalayan subtropical pine forests. The Upper Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests and the drier Terai-Duar savanna and grasslands cover the lowlands along the Uttar Pradesh border. This belt is locally known as Bhabhar. These lowland forests have mostly been cleared for agriculture, but a few pockets remain.

Indian National Parks in Uttarakhand include the Jim Corbett National Park (the oldest national park of India) at Ramnagar in Nainital District, Valley of Flowers National Park and Nanda Devi National Park in Chamoli District, which together are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rajaji National Park in Haridwar District, and Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Gangotri National Park in Uttarkashi District.