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	Garhwal Kumaon,Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayan Region,Garhwal & Kumaon in India Himalayas
		Garhwal is smack in the middle of the Himalayas, with Himachal Pradesh in the West and North-West; Tibet in the North; the plains of Western Uttar Pradesh in the South and Kumaon in the East.
		Kumaon is a land of fairs and festivals, legends and mythology snow capped mountains and glaciers, valleys and glades, verdant forests and alpine meadows, lakes and gushing streams, birds and animals, butterflies and flowers, all combine to make a sum of delight unsurpassed elsewhere.
		The Shilpkars of Kumaon are said to be the descendants of the Kols.
	www.visit-himalaya.com /himalaya-tourism/garhwal-kumaon.html (1655 words)

	Kumaon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kumaon is one of the two regions and administrative divisions of Uttaranchal, a hilly (and mountainous) state of northern India, the other being Garhwal.
		Kumaon was formerly an administrative division of British India, in the United Provinces, with headquarters at Nainital.
		In 1891 the division was composed of the three districts of Kumaon, Garhwal and the Tarai; but the two districts of Kumaon and the Tarai were subsequently redistributed and renamed after their headquarters, Nainital and Almora.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kumaon (675 words)

	Kumaon Regiment
		The inhabitants of the Kumaon hills are commonly known as the Kumaonese.
		Kumaon is a maze of mountains, some of which are among the loftiest known.
		Four Kumaon, one of the most decorated and oldest battalions of Indian Army, was the first battalion of Army to be presented Colours on April 7, 1961 for its glorious deeds and unique performance, both in peace and war, by the first President of India, late Dr Rajendra Prasad.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/india/rgt-kumaon.htm (2253 words)

	The Kumaon Himalaya
		Kumaon is the land of the Mahakali and it's major right bank tributaries, the Goriganga, the Dhauliganga and the Ramganga.
		Kumaon, or more specifically the areas around Nainital, are also one of the last known habitats of the enigmatic Himalayan mountain Quail, last sighted over a hundred years ago.
		Situated in the lower Kumaon hills, the park encompasses a typical doon valley, sandwiched between the low Shivaliks and the foothills of the lesser Himalaya.
	www.geocities.com /Yosemite/5112/kumaon.html (1583 words)

	Traditional Treatments of Some Incurable Diseases
		Kumaon had an old tradition of iron metallurgy and it was part of their folklore.
		The Kumaon Iron Works could have used this tramway as a means of transport for the produce and this would have given it access to important markets.
		When Kumaon iron works were finally closed, the coke based iron making project at the Bengal Iron Works, began to use India’s large resources of mineral coal, which in turn paved the way for the start of Tata Iron and Steel Co. (TISCO), India’s first totally integrated steel works, financed with Indian capital.
	www.indianscience.org /essays/t_es_kumaon_iron_british.shtml (2127 words)

	Garhwal Tours,Kumaon Himalayan Adventure,Garhwal and Kumaon Tours in Indian
		Kumaon, is a land of awesome natural splendour and known as a jewel of the glittering Himalayan necklace.
		Well connected to different parts of the country, Kumaon hills are a treasure house for the tourists, trekkers and pilgrims alike.
		In Kumaon mountaineering and trekking can be done in the regions from where the rivers Pindari, Gori, Dhauli and Kuti emerge.
	www.indianadventureportal.com /winter-sports-india/garhwal-kumaon-tours.html (911 words)

	Kumaon Iron Works, the British and Traditional Technology
		Kumaon (in Uttaranchal) was under the colonial rule for more than 120 years, first under the British East India Company and then under the British Crown.
		Kumaon was, like the rest of India, pre-eminently agricultural, but according to the census of 1872 there was also a section of the population exclusively connected with metalworking.
		One dominating reason for building the Kumaon Iron Works was the probability of supplying iron to a potentially very big Indian market, principally to the big colonial public works, irrigation, transportation infrastructure, the railroads, the telegraph and military establishment.
	www.infinityfoundation.com /mandala/t_es/t_es_agraw_kumaon.htm (2162 words)

	KUMAON - LoveToKnow Article on KUMAON (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The rest of Kumaon is a maze of mountains, some of which are among the loftiest known.
		In 1891 the division was composed of the three districts o Kumaon, Garhwal and the Tarai; but the two districts of Kumaon and the Tarai were subsequently redistributed and renamed afte their headquarters, Naini Tal and Almora.
		Kumaon prope constituted an old Rajput principality, which became extinc at the beginning of the igth century.
	www.1911ency.org /K/KU/KUMAON.htm (1378 words)

	KMVN :: Homepage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Dotted by lakes of crustal clear waters in the lap of Himalayas, the beauty of Kumaon is a sight to be hold.
		Inspite of Kumaon being an integral part of the Indian mainstream, it has often experienced sociological and historical phenomena which are at variance with those in the rest of the country, mainly because of the distinctive geographical features of the region.
		In the last 3000-4000 years Kumaon has given shelter to and is, consequently, an amalgamation of various people who have come from all sides.
	www.kmvn.org (401 words)

	KMVN :: About Kumaon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Kumaon is one of the five geographical zones of the Himalaya -
		It is believed that the word 'Kumaon' is derived from 'Kurmanchal' which means the land of Kurmavatar (the tortoise incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Preserver of the Hindu Trinity).
		Kumaon's cuisine is high on taste and nutriton.
	www.kmvn.org /about-kumaon.html (338 words)

	Kumaon Region, India Travelog
		Kumaon horizons are all about crimson dawns, rippling dusks, blue bathed skies, yellow spreads of corns and many other things.
		Kumaon region in Uttar Pradesh is full of this plant and you have to watch out for its `bite', especially on the mountain slopes.
		The Kumaon region is made up of the districts of Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh and Udham Singh Nagar.
	www.indiatravelog.com /uttranchal/kumaon-region.html (455 words)

	Myor Rangeelo Kumaon
		Kumaon is a beautiful region (part of proposed Uttaranchal State) of Uttar Pradesh (India) consisting of Six Districts Almora, Nainital, PithoraGarh, Udhamsingh Nagar, Champawat and Bageshwar.
		Kumaon offers the best snowscape panoramas of the Greater Himalayan peaks in the north.
		The old capitol of Kumaon 'PALI' (after Champawat) is also in the same area and known as 'SARAKAARI PALI' is still having signs of Gorakha attacks and their stay in Kumaon.
	www.geocities.com /akpath/kumaon.htm (701 words)

	Unasylva - No. 181 - Silviculture - Population pressure = forest degradation: an oversimplistic equation? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Kumaon comprises the three districts of Almora, Pithoragarh and Naini Tal (Fig.
		The different villages in Kumaon pride themselves on their culture and, despite local differences, view themselves as distinct even from the residents of other neighbouring hill districts in Garhwal.
		In looking at forest use in the Kumaon hills, the author explicitly analysed the effect of the local institutions of resource management - the forest councils (Van Panchayats) - which are directly concerned with guiding the behaviour of villagers regarding forest use and management.
	www.fao.org /docrep/v5200e/v5200e0b.htm (4232 words)

	KMVN :: About Kumaon :: History of Kumaon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Inspite of Kumaon being an integral part of the Indian mainstream, it has often experienced sociological and historical phenomena which are at variance with those in the rest of the country, mainly because of the distinctive geographical features of the region.
		The Shilpkars of Kumaon are said to be the descendants of the Kols.
		A major portion of the population of Kumaon is said to have descended from the Khasas.
	www.kmvn.org /about-kumaon-history.html (904 words)

	Rock art in Kumaon - Content
		The Kumaon Himalaya is that mountainous area of the Himalayas which is one-sixth part of the present day Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
		Kumaon Himalaya is connected by road to all the major cities of Uttar Pradesh and other states of Northern India.
		Whatever may be the reasons, rock paintings in Kumaon Himalaya do not seem to have been created for any 'hunting magic', 'sympathetic magic' or 'love magic' to help in hunting or to cast a spell.
	www.ignca.nic.in /ra_03_cn.htm (1401 words)

	Uttaranchal Kumaon Travel Guide,Uttaranchal Kumaon India Travel,Tourism in Kumaon,Kumaon,Travel to India
		Kumaon is a beautiful region in the newly formed state Uttaranchal.
		Kumaon consists of six Districts Almora, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Champawat and Udhamsingh Nagar.
		Kumaon is situated in Central Himalayas.Himalaya in the north, "Kali" river in east, Garwal in the west and Plain area in south make the typial boundry of this region
	www.surfindia.com /travel/uttaranchal/kumaon-info.html (320 words)

	"The Bhotiyas of Kumaon" -Mtn-Forum On-Line Library Document
		The annual migrations of their caravans took place along established trade routes, for the Bhotiyas were legendary traders and trans-Himalayan trade partnerships with nomadic Tibetan Khampas and Dokpas were formed and nurtured over generations, until China invaded Tibet and the subsequent Indo-China war in 1962 caused trade to be stopped completely.
		Moreover, the forests of Kumaon, once abundant and rich in grazing, had been steadily depleted not so much by the local population as by large scale commercial exploitation.
		For it was during the seventies and eighties that maximum damage was done to the natural resources of Kumaon as more and more timber was required to feed paper mills and other factories in the plains.
	www.mtnforum.org /resources/library/dattm97a.htm (1640 words)

	Himalayan Retreat at Bageshwar
		Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas in Kumaon region, Bageshwar is a holy pilgrim town that lies at the charming confluence (sangam) of the sacred Sarayu and Gomati rivers.
		The Kumaon Hills, with their tree-topped ridges, snow clad peaks, rippling streams and mountain lakes, have been a haven of refuge from time immemorial.
		Although each season in Kumaon has its own charm, the best time to visit to have a grandiose view of the snow-peaked Himalayas is April to June and Mid-September to early November.
	www.babalokenath.org /weblog/Bageshwar.htm (577 words)

	Uttaranchal : Kumaon : Garhwal
		Uttranchal consists of 13 districts (7 in Garhwal and 6 in Kumaon)
		Kumaon Districts: Nainital, Pithoragarh, Champawat, Almora, Udham Singh Nagar, and Bageshwar.
		Kumaoni and Garhwali are the respective bolis of Kumaon and Garhwal widely used in day to day communication by the pople living therein.
	kunwar.netfirms.com /uttaranchal.html (193 words)

	Trip to Kumaon
		Kumaon is a land gifted by the best in nature.
		But we did not, as clouds are too dense in May. So we prepared ourselves for this disappointments as I had planned to stay at all the different resorts and in the best rooms to get 7 day-night experience of snow view.
		There are not so many ancient temples in Kumaon as in the Garhwal but still places like Jageshwar,40 kms off Almora, wrapped in tallest and dense Devdar trees overlooking 1200 year old scores of Shiva temples(150) at 6000 feet valley, make up for that.
	www.uttaranchal.ws /kumaon.htm (2975 words)

	Kumoani: A meeting place for paharis of Kumaon Hills (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Shilpkars of Kumaon are also said to be the descendants of the Kols.
		The Brahmins of Kumaon are the descendants of the Vedic Aryan priests who migrated from the plains.
		The Bhotias in Kumaon region are mostly living around Dharchula area, Pithoragarh region.
	www.kumaoni.com /Demographics.html (927 words)

	KUMAON (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Kumaon occupies the easternmost part of the mountainous region.
		The winter season is perhaps the longest season in Kumaon i.e., from mid-Nov. till March.
		In Kumaon, the Kali Ganga (sharda) flows down from the Nepal border, through Kumaon Hills.
	www.indiarafting.com /places/p_kumaon.html (97 words)

	India Travelogue: Kumaon Remembered, Travel Experiences of Kumaon, Uttaranchal, India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Modern Kumaon is credited to the Chand Dynasty, and the foundations of Almora in the heart of Kumaon, were laid in the 17th century.
		November to January is the time to visit the Kumaon hills and be captivated forever by the spectacular view of the high Himalayas in the invigorating crisp cold air, and experience their silence and stillness.
		There is a palpable vibration in the stillness of the Himalayas that have led many to seek the quietude and the solitude of their minds that are reflected in these hills.
	www.indiatravelogue.com /trav/trav7.html (1941 words)

	Kumaon Biking Tour,Biking Tour Package,Biking Tour Package India,Motor Biking Tour Package,Biking in Kumaon,Motor ...
		Indian Horizons welcomes you to explore the gentle Himalayas of the Kumaon region must be one of the most picturesque in the country, with giant terrace fields straddling the green mountains.
		The bicycling track is through flat valleys in the Almora district of the Kumaon Himalayas.
		A small cantonment area garrisoned with the Kumaon Regimental centre with their history of Valour Triumphs, Ranikhet is also famous for the Botanical gardens of Chaubatia and the fruit orchards, the Hariakhan and the Kalika Temple.
	www.tsiindia.com /kumaon-biking-tours.html (474 words)

	India Travelog: Kumaon : Trekking Itineraries - I (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The gentle Himalayas of the Kumaon region must be among the most picturesque in the country.
		Kumaon has three distinct trekking regions: the foothills of the Himalayas of the Nainital district and the lake area; the hill areas of Almora, Ranikhet, Kausani, Chowkori and Pithoragarh: the Himalayan glacier area of the Kumaon hills.
		Once again, the closeness of the snow mountains is irresistible on this trail 30 km from Almora at Binsar which has a Forest Rest House and KMVN accommodation.
	www.iw.sify.com /travel/trekking/trek6-kumaon.html (651 words)

	Rediff On The NeT Travel: A travel feature on Ranikhet in Uttar Pradesh, India.
		Seated on the terrace restaurant of our hotel, I was offered an incredible 180 degree view of the Kumaon Himalayas, which were drenched in a brilliant crimson glow.
		Ranikhet, situated on the lower spurs of the Kumaon Himalayas, lies at about 6,000 feet above sea level, on a rough tableland.
		From the hotel's terrace restaurant (aptly named Cloud 9), that evening, we were treated to a panoramic view of the Kumaon Himalayas, stretching endlessly from one end to the other.
	www.rediff.com /travel/1999/mar/25ran.htm (982 words)

	Garhwal Adventure Tours, Garhwal Kumaon Adventure Tours, Garhwal Himalaya Tours
		The Khasas were the dominant race in the Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayas till the coming of the Rajputs and Brahmins from the plains.
		It is practiced mainly in the upper reaches where the water is wild and white as it froths and foams, crashing against narrow gorges, rock6y outcrops and falls at deep gradients.
		Garhwal and Kumaon are land blessed with snow-bound peaks, crystal glaciers, rolling meadows, jagged rock faces, scenic valleys,meandering rivers, cascading waterfalls, dense forests and hospitable people with a rich culture.
	india-adventure-travel.com /adventure-north-india/garhwal-kumaon.html (571 words)

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