Uttarakhand, State in northern India
The territory encompasses mountainous regions with peaks reaching over 25,000 feet, including Nanda Devi, Kamet, and numerous glaciers, rivers, and deep canyons.
Uttarakhand formed as the 27th state of India in November 2000, when authorities separated the region from Uttar Pradesh to create a new administrative division.
The state contains two distinct cultural regions, Garhwal and Kumaon, each with their own languages, traditional practices, and local celebrations throughout the year.
The capital city Dehradun connects with other regions through an airport, railway network, and multiple national highways that traverse the mountainous terrain.
Uttarakhand maintains 65 percent forest coverage, supporting diverse ecosystems from subtropical zones to alpine meadows, with notable wildlife including Bengal tigers and elephants.
Location: India
Inception: 2000
Capital city: Dehradun
Shares border with: Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Far-Western Development Region
Website: https://uk.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 30.51111,78.95389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:45
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