Serene, Calm, Peaceful. A feeling unbelievable yet true. Exhilarating, breathtaking, the words just fail to describe the beauty of Kumaon, the land where gods descend to feel the touch of earth. 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. Archaeologists have discovered many rock printings, rock shelters, palaeoliths megaliths, cup marks etc. in the region. This evidence can help us in systematizing our knowledge of proto and pre historic Kumaon.

For years Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) is welcoming tourist in the magical land. To ensure comfortable stay and conduct and promote various activities that you wish to indulge into KMVN offers a wide range of services and facilities.

The original inhabitants of Kumaon are said to have been the Kols (also related to the Mund, ethnic group). One of their groups migrated to Kumaon after they had been defeated by the Dravidians. The Shilpkars of Kumaon are said to be the descendants of the Kols. The Kirats are believed to have been the ancestors of the tribes which are today known as Shaukas, Banrajis. Tharus and Boksas. While the Shaukas were active from the Tarai region to Tibet, the Tharus and Boksas confined themselves to the Tarai, and the Banrajis had always lived in 'splendid' isolation.