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Districts in Uttarakhand 2 Garhwal Garhwal is the northwestern region and administrative division of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand which is home to the Garhwali people. Lying in the Himalayas, it is bounded on the north by Tibet, on the east by Kumaon region, on the south by Uttar Pradesh state, and on the … Read more
Uttarakhand , a hill state in north India, is spread over 58,484 square kilometers. The state is located between 30° 33′ N and 78°06′ E. Uttaranchal is bounded by Himachal Pradesh in the west and by Uttar Pradesh in the south. The state Shares an international boundary with two countries; in the north with China, and in … Read more
Famous Fairs and Festivals FAIRS OF UTTARAKHAND Many fairs are held every year in Uttarakhand. The description of some :- Fairs held for Tourists entertainment Shree Govardhan pooja : most part of uttarakhand pooja organized for Lord Krishna . Grismotsava (Almora) : Held in summer . Sharadaotsava : its organized in Almora, Mussourie ,Ranikhet, … Read more
Physical features of uttarakhand Uttarakhand‘s most parts are hilly. And it is one of the frontier states of the country.there peaks and icy Glaciers ,life sustaining rivers,lush green valleys and an aura of spiritual serenity attracts people from all over the world .uttarakhand derives from the Sanskrit for north north country. Uttarakhand is a … Read more
Mussoorie and Environs: The colonial ―Queen of the Hills‖ is still on of the best hill stations in the state. During colonial time it was the favoured holiday location for the rulers. Around 12 – 14 km from Mussoorie on NH 123 towards Barkot is located Kempty Falls which is a 40-foot perennial waterfall … Read more