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Uttarakhand
[ Edit ] Overview
For more general information on Uttarakhand (Economy, History, Demographics, etc.), please refer to the Uttarakhand Wiki Guide.
Highlights
[ Edit ] Destinations in Uttarakhand
- Abbott Mount: Abbott Mount is one of the highest habitable point in the Upper Kumaon hill ranges in Uttarakhand. Abbott Mount is located at a height of 7,000 ft above sea level, 435km from Delhi and 9 km from Lohaghat.
- Almora: Almora is located 365 km away from Delhi, at a height of 5,400 ft on a ridge atop Kashaya Hill of Uttarakhand and around 50 km from Ranikhet. It is a town bustling with activity and a rich cultural heritage and history. It is considered the cultural heart of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
- Badrinath: Badrinath is a holy town of Hindu and a nagar panchayat in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Badrinath is part of the 'Char Dham" along with Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Kedarnath.
- Bhimtal: Bhimtal is a picturesque little town in the Himalayan foothills of Kumaon in Uttarakhand, located 22 km from Nainital. The major attraction in Bhimtal is the Bhimtal Lake which has an island at its centre, which is the largest in Nainital district.
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[ Edit ] National Parks & Wildlife in Uttarakhand
- Corbett National Park: Jim Corbett National Park is named after the hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett, situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand covering an area of over 500 sq. kms. The park has been home to tigers, deer, wild boar, leopards, sloth bear, elephants, wild pig, chital, jackals, eagles, crocodiles etc. It is the oldest national park in India and contains 488 different species of plants and a diverse variety of fauna.
- Nanda Devi National Park: The Nanda Devi National Park is located in Chamoli District, in the upper Garhwal Himalaya range covering an area of 630 sq. kms. It was established as national park in 1982 and was inscribed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.
- Rajaji National Park: Located in the Shivalik Hills of the Outer Himalayas and spread across 820 sq. kms. 23 species of mammals including tigers, leopards, elephants, deer, jungle cat, wild boar and sloth bear - and 315 species of birds are found in Rajaji National Park.
- Valley of Flowers National Park: The Valley of Flowers National Park is located in the upper Garhwal Himalaya range and stretches over an expanse of 87.50 sq. kms. The Valley of Flowers is internationally important on account of its diverse alpine flora, representative of the West Himalaya biogeographic zone.
Other Information
[ Edit ] Capital of Uttarakhand
[ Edit ] Uttarakhand Area
53,566 sq.kms
[ Edit ] Uttarakhand Languages
Hindi, Kumaoni, Garhwali
[ Edit ] Uttarakhand Population
8,479,562
Recent News
Corbett and Rajaji National Parks Close Down for Monsoon Period
Come Monsoon, the breeding season of many wildlife animals begins. Corbett National Park and Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand state have closed down for the monsoon period. This closure is for the safety of wildlife. Also during monsoon, the forest tra... More
Uttarakhand Government to Study Sate Glaciers for Better Management
The state of Uttarakhand has great natural beauty with the Great Himalayan Mountain Range covering many northern parts of the state. Himalayan peak... More
Agro Forestry in Uttarakhand Aided With Cloned Poplar Trees
The state of Uttarakhand is famous for agro forestry where agricultural and forestry technologies are combined for more productive, profitable and hea... More
Irresponsible Tourist Contribute to Ecological Damage in Uttarakhand
Tourist travel to various places wanting to soak in the beauty of the place, be it historical, architectural, religious or natural beauty. But not ... More
Man’s Need Vs. Environmental Issues: Electricity Need Vs. Water Issues
To deal with growing development, the Uttarakhand state government wants to develop power projects on the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers in the state... More
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