Uttarakhand Gets Award For Best Film Promotion Friendly State :

1. Uttarakhand has bagged the honour of being the best film promotion friendly state in the country.

 2. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu gave the award to Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj in the presence of Minister of State for Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel at Tourism Awards 2017-18 held in Delhi on the World Tourism Day.

3. Uttarakhand was also adjudged the most Film Friendly State at the National Film Awards earlier this year.

4. A press release from the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council said efforts are being made to promote the state as the best film shooting destination.

5. The state abounds in picturesque locations and concessions like exemption from shooting fees being provided to film makers by the state government makes it the ideal film shooting destination in the country.

6. Over the last two years, more than 200 films and TV serials in different languages have been shot in the state.

7. The Ministry of Tourism every year presents National Tourism Awards to various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry to recognise the achievements in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors.

Tourism in Uttarakhand :

Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful northern states of India that enthralls everyone with its spectacularly scenic landscapes. Charming hill stations juxtaposed against snow-capped peaks, quaint villages along winding mountain roads, serpentine rivers carving their way through the hills, world renowned conservation parks like ‘Jim Corbett Tiger National Park’ and ‘Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve’, world heritage sites like ‘Valley of Flowers’ and ‘Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve’, waterfalls hurtling down slopes and serene lakes shimmering amidst beautiful towns – that’s Uttarakhand.

Numerous sprawling parks speak of Uttarakhand’s continuous efforts to conserve its natural ecosystem; its rich culture and religious heritage ensures that it remains on top of everyone’s travel plan. It has been a favoured choice for travellers from around the world, who visit this mighty land every year to attain salvation for a life transforming experience. Here, one can easily satiate all adventurous desires; be it flying like a bird, cruising through the strenuous rapids of the Ganges, trekking to some of the fascinating peaks, skiing through some of the picturesque slopes and enchanting destinations, enjoy the longest cable-car ride in India and much more. In short, Uttarakhand is a dream destination for all.