Saturday, June 22, 2013



Area63,157 sq km
Population84,49,000 (According to 2001 census)
Major LanguagesKumaoni, Garhwali, English, Hindi
CapitalDehradun
LocationNorth India
ClimateThe 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 VisitApril to June and October to December
International AirportNone in Uttarakhand. Delhi has the nearest International Airport
Domestic AirportJolly Grant Airport and Pant Nagar Airport
Major FestivalsBasant Panchmi, Bat Savitri, Harela and Bhaitauli, Khatarua, Makar Sankranti, Olgia, Phool Dei
Major FairsJauljibi, Nanda Devi, Uttaryani fair
Tourist AttractionsAlmora, Auli, Badrinath, Binsar, Chakrata, Chamoli, Corbett, Gangotri, Haridwar, Kalsi, Kedarnath, Lansdowne, Mukteshwar, Mussoorie, Nainital, Pauri, Pithoragarh, Rajaji National Park, Ranikhet, Rishikesh, Yamunotri
Literacy Rate72.28%
Major IndustriesTourism, Floriculture and Horticulture, Agro and Food Processing, Biotechnology, Hydro Power, Forest Products (Herbs and Spices)












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