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September 11, 2025
units. Total districts: 13 .
  • State capitalism: Gairsain (Summer Capital), Dehradun (Winter Capital and Interim Capital).
  • Physiography :
    • The regions are divided into three:
    • Great Himalayas (Himadri): Northern sector with great peaks. (e.g., Nanda Devi, Kamet, Trishul, Bandarpunch).
    • Lesser Himalayas (Himachal): mid region with key hill stations (Mussoorie, Nainital, Ranikhet) and valleys.
    • Shivalik Foothills (Doons): Southern outer hills where there are valleys such as Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar.
  • River Systems :
    • Large Rivers: The Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga, Sharda (Kali), Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Mandakini, Dhauliganga, Pinder.
    • Confluence Points (Prayags): Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, Devprayag (meeting of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi to form Ganga).
  • Lakes (Naturally Occurring ) :
    • Garhwal Hemkund, Deoria Tal, Roopkund (Skeleton Lake), Vasuki Tal.
    • Kumaon: Bhimtal, Khurpatal, Sattal, Naini Lake, Naukuchiatal.
  • National Parks :
    • Valley of flowers NP and Nanda Devi NP (in one UNESCO world heritage site).
    • Jim Corbett NP (the first national park in India).
    • Rajaji NP, Gangotri NP, Govind Pashu Vihar.
    • Sanctuaries: Kedarnath WLS, Askot Musk Deer WLS, Binsar WLS etc.

    • The Art, Culture and Heritage of Uttarakhand.

    • Folk Dances: Jhumeila, Chholiya (martial dance), Pandav Nritya, Barahmasa, Chancheri, Jagar (a spiritual ritual dance).
    • Folk Music: Basanti, Mangal, Jagars, Khari.
    • Great Festivals: Harela, Phool Dei, Basant Panchami, Ghee Sankranti, Kandali, Nanda Devi Raj Jatin Yatra (a well known pilgrimage).

    Traditional Wear:

    • Women: Ghaghra, Choli, Odhni (Pichora),Gold and Silver jewellery.
    • Men: Kurth-Pyjama, waistcoat, turban.
    • Food: Kafuli, Jholi, Phaanu, Ras, Bhatt ki Churdkani, Chainsoo, Arsa (sweet), Gulgula, Mandua ki Roti (Finger Millet) .
    • Languages Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari, Hindi.

    Economy, Energy and Infrastructure.

    • Agriculture: Rice, Wheat, Mandua (Finger Millet), Jhangora (Barnyard Millet), Pulses are the major crops. Horticultural products of importance: Apples, Stone Fruits, Lithi, Citrus Fruits .
    • Industries: Forest-based (paper, resin), Tourism, Horticulture and Handloom and Handicrafts.
    • Hydropower: One of the significant

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