Uttarakhand Travel Guide & Travel Infrmation
The state of Uttarakhand is situated in Northern India. Till 2007, it was known as Uttaranchal. The two principal regions that constitute the state are Garhwal and Kumaon. Uttarakhand is famous for the Himalayan mountain ranges and its unique traditions and languages. Uttarakhand is nicknamed as the Land of the Gods because of the variety of Hindu temples and religious hubs across the province. It is a preferred destination among tourists because of its scenic beauty, the Himalayan mountain ranges, the Terai and the Bhabhar regions. There are 13 districts in all in Uttarakhand. The Chota Char Dham is an important pilgrimage hub for the Hindus, comprising Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
Geographical location of Uttarakhand
The coordinates of Uttarakhand are 30.33° North latitude and 78.06° East longitude. Uttarakhand shares its boundaries with the Autonomous Territory of Tibet to the north, and the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the northwest, Uttar Pradesh to the south, and the Mahakali zone of the distant-western region, Nepal to the east.
Some interesting facts and figures about Uttarakhand
Area: 51,125 km2 (19,739 sq miles)
Altitude: Ranges from 1,000-25,000 feet.
Climate Summer: Maximum temperature 38°C and minimum temperature 7°C.
Climate Winter: Maximum temperature 21°C and minimum temperature .
Rainfall: 1,500 cm on an average.
Largest city: Dehradun
Capital city: Dehradun
Population: 10,116,752 (2011)
Chief Minister: Vijay Bahuguna
Languages Spoken: Hindi, Sanskrit, Garhwali and Kumaoni
Best season to visit: From April to June.
State symbols
Animal: White bellied musk deer
Bird: Monal
Tree: Burans
Flower: Brahma Kamal