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Uttranchal
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Carved
out with 14 hilly districts of former Uttar
Pradesh, Uttaranchal is the 26th state of the Indian
union. The state is rich in flora and fauna, natural
and touristic ambience, and houses some of the most
important pilgrimage centres in the country. Destinations
like Haridwar,
Rishikesh,
Dehradun,
Uttarkashi,
Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath
are known throughout the world for their breathtaking
beauty as well as religious importance. Being a part
of Western Himalayas, the state offers a full range
of adventure sport options like river rafting, trekking,
mountaineering, fishing, mountain biking, mountain safaris,
skiing, paragliding, and many more like them. Amazing
in its natural splendor, grand in its wild denizens,
and simplicity in its people, the region is a unique
experience to your senses..
Capital : Dehradun
Language : Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni
Area : 294,411 Sq. km.
Tourist season : April to July
Population : 8, 479, 562)
Per capita income : Rs. 12, 000
Literacy Rate : 72.28%
Religion : Hinduism
Climate : 11 C- 45 C (Summer), 2 C - 32 C (Winters)
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The places you must visit
Almora
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Almora
is one of the three hill districts of Kumaon.It is the
cultural capital of Kumaon.
Badrinath :
Situated on the right banks of the river Alakananda
in the northern province of Uttar
Pradesh, Badrinath is couched within the two mountain
ranges of Nar and Narayan, with the Neelkanth peak on
the background.
Dehradun :
Dehradun
is situated in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal
(formerly Uttar Pradesh) around 235 km from Delhi. Dehradun
extends from the latitude 30° 19’ in the North
to longitude 78° 04’ in the East. The city
of Dehradun is well connected to other cities of north
India by rail, road, and air. |
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