| Uttarakhand | |
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Location .svg/250px-Uttarakhand_in_India_(disputed_hatched).svg.png) | |
| State | India |
|---|---|
| Capital | Dehradun |
| Surface | 53,566 km² |
| Inhabitants | 10.116.752 (2011) |
| Institutional website | |
Uttarakhand is a state ofIndia in the region ofNorthern Himalayas.
To know
Geographical notes
It is especially known for the natural beauty of the Himalayan range, the Bhabar and the Terai. Two important Indian rivers are born in this region, the Ganges in Gangotri and the Yamuna in Yamunotri.
Background
On November 9, 2000, it was created as the twenty-seventh Indian state, deriving it from the Himalayas and the neighboring northwestern districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Culture and traditions
The natives of this region are generally referred to as Garhwali or Kumaoni, depending on their place of origin. There are many sacred Hindu temples and pilgrimage centers throughout the state.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
Other destinations
How to get
How to get around
What see
The Tehri Dam
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Uttarakhand
Commons contains images or other files on Uttarakhand
