Uttarakhand
is known as the abode of God (#Dev Bhoomi) from ancient times. It mainly
comprises of two parts, The Kedarkhand and The Manakhand. The name Kedarkhand
is derived from the Kedarnath Dham and known as #Garhwal region while the name
Manakhand is derived from Kailash Mansarovar Dham and hence known as #Kumaon
region. The state of #Uttarakhand is not only a place of famous temples but
also a place for quality education and tourism.
In
recent years, Uttarakhand is witnessing some major construction projects
including hotel projects, #real estate residential projects as well as
commercial projects. This is why the prices of properties in Uttarakhand have
become very competitive which turns Uttarakhand a sound place for the real
estate investment. Today, many individuals are buying properties in Uttarakhand
for settling down after retirement which is a good option. But sometimes people
might get confused that which part of Uttarakhand would be more feasible for buying
property & real estate investment?
Garhwal
region comprises of Dehradun, Haridwar, #Mussorrie, Rishikesh, Kedarnath,
Badrinath, Yamunotri, Gangotri, #Auli, #Dhanaulti, Tehri etc. while Kumaon
region comprises of Nainital, Haldwani, Rudrapur, #Pantnagar, #Almora, Kausani,
Jageshwar, #Devidhura, Pithoragarh, #Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, Ranikhet, Lamgara
etc. The capital of Uttarakhand (Dehradun) is in Garhwal region while the high
court of Uttarakhand (#Nainital) is in Kumaon region. Because of many big and
famous religious places in Garhwal belt, people visit these places more.
Both
the regions have many famous hill stations. Mussorrie, Auli, Dhanaulti, Tehri
etc. are in Garhwal region while Nainital, #Mukteshwar, #Kausani, Ranikhet,
Pithoragarh, Almora, #Munsyari etc. are in Kumaon region. Kumaon has the valley
of lakes or lake’s district known as Nainital while Garhwal has Queen on Hills,
Mussorrie. Kumaon has #Queens’s meadows- Ranikhet, and mini Switzerland-
Kausani and Lamgara while Garhwal has the beautiful valley on Auli and
Dhanaulti. Most of the hill stations in both the regions experience #snowfalls
during winters. Corbett National Park is in Ramnagar (Distt.- Nainital). Kumaon
is also known as the gateway of Kailash Mansarovar.
The
major difference between Garhwal and Kumaon regions are their hills. The hills
of Kumaon are greener than the hills of Garhwal. The long Deodar, Pine and Oak
trees make the climate cooler and the views more majestic. The Hills of Kumaon
are more soothing and eye catching and give the best treat to the birdwatchers
as these green hills are the paradise for birds. One can see the most amazing
and different species of birds throughout the year in places like Pangoot,
Mukteshwar, Lamgara, Munsyari, Shehearfatak etc. The hills of Garhwal are more
barren than Kumaon thus attracts more landslides than Kumaon belt. Also, Gharwal has massive rivers (The Ganges, Yamuna, Alaknanda etc.) around
which the roads have been constructed; these rivers cause more erosion than the
ones in Kumaon. It is one of the most important factors that builders
and investors are inching towards Kumaon region for better real estate and
investment opportunities. This is why the prices of properties in the Kumaon
belt have become very competitive and thus makes it a popular choice for the
real estate investments.
In
terms of #infrastructure, better roads, medical facilities, #industries etc.
the Kumaon belt is well developed as compared to Garhwal belt. One of the main
causes behind this is- as we know the hills of Garhwal are more barren with
lesser vegetation and attracts more landslides, the construction in this region
is really difficult to take place. There is always a high risk of natural
calamity to take palce and that is why Builders, #developers, industrialists,
investors have started keeping distance from the Garhwal belt. Another reason
which we have also mentioned above that the massive rivers which flow from
Garhwal to the plains cause more erosion than the ones in Kumaon and hence these
rivers wash away all the required minerals and micro organisms which are
essential for vegetation. This is why The Kumaon region is attracting more
developers, investors and industrialists.
So,
one can easily determine, analyse and finalize that in terms of infrastructure,
real estate development opportunities, transportation, greenery etc. the Hills
of Kumaon are better than the hills of Garhwal. Buying a property in the hills
of Kumaon can fetch good returns in the future and is an ideal choice for the #investment
or a #second/ vacation homes.
