Uttarkhand has innumerable lakes, rivers considered sacred, high mountains covered with snow, valleys and an exciting collection of fauna and flora. The main attractions are mountaineering, skiing, trekking and river rafting. The state map of Uttarkhand explains that its name is of Sanskrit. Uttarakhand was also the ancient Puranic term for the central stretch of the Indian Himalayas.

The climate shown provident in the state map of Uttarkhand also indicates that it is one of the nominal hilly regions that tourists attract. The summers get really hot and dry and in the month of April this climate prevails. In the winter season the climate relates to that of the sub- tropical region. The rainy weather is from September to November The best time to visit these places are from December to February.

Famous Hilly regions and other tourist’s spots - The important places to visit in Uttkarkhand are: Kausani, Almora, Nainital, Chamba, Mussoorie, Kanatal, Auli and Vasuki. Chamba 50 km away from Missouri is a small hill station.

Located at an altitude of 1600 m above MSL is an un-spoilt and very picturesque location. Pine trees add beauty and splendor to the already beautiful surroundings.

It is an ideal location for relaxing and rejuvenating. Other famous monuments on the state maps of Uttarkhand are the famous temple that the tourists would love is the Tehri Dam, Surkanda Devi temple and hill stations Dhanaulti and Mussorie. Shivpuri, is the best rafting paradise attracting many rafters to this river located just 75 km from Kanatal. Kausani, situated in Kumaon region on the state maps of Uttarkhand, known as India’s Switzerland is a very beautiful hill station.