Area | 63,157 sq km |
Population | 84,49,000 (According to 2001 census) |
Major Languages | Kumaoni, Garhwali, English, Hindi |
Capital | Dehradun |
Location | North India |
Climate | The climate of Uttarakhand is generally pleasant, with the exception of some places where it can be pretty hot during the summers. Winters are chilly and snowfall is very common in many parts. |
Best Time to Visit | April to June and October to December |
International Airport | None in Uttarakhand. Delhi has the nearest International Airport |
Domestic Airport | Jolly Grant Airport and Pant Nagar Airport |
Major Festivals | Basant Panchmi, Bat Savitri, Harela and Bhaitauli, Khatarua, Makar Sankranti, Olgia, Phool Dei |
Major Fairs | Jauljibi, Nanda Devi, Uttaryani fair |
Tourist Attractions | Almora, Auli, Badrinath, Binsar, Chakrata, Chamoli, Corbett, Gangotri, Haridwar, Kalsi, Kedarnath, Lansdowne, Mukteshwar, Mussoorie, Nainital, Pauri, Pithoragarh, Rajaji National Park, Ranikhet, Rishikesh, Yamunotri |
Literacy Rate | 72.28% |
Major Industries | Tourism, Floriculture and Horticulture, Agro and Food Processing, Biotechnology, Hydro Power, Forest Products (Herbs and Spices) |
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