Uttarakhand is a region of outstanding natural beauty. Most of the northern parts of the state are part of Greater Himalaya ranges, covered by the high Himalayan peaks and glaciers. Two of India's mightiest rivers, the Ganga and the Yamuna take birth in the glaciers of Uttarakhand, and are fed by myriad lakes, glacial melts and streams in the region.
| Uttarakhand Details |
| Capital |
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Dehradun |
| Largest city |
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Dehradun |
| Population (2001) |
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8,479,562 |
| Density |
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159/km² |
| Area |
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53,566 km² |
| Total Districts |
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13 |
| Time zone IST |
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(UTC+5:30) |
| Official language (s) |
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Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni |
| Abbreviation (ISO) |
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IN-UL |
| Uttarakhand Map |
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Uttarakhand Map |
| Uttarakhand Road Map |
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Uttarakhand Road Map |
| Char Dham Yatra |
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Char Dham Details |
WeatherUttarakhand has two distinct climatic regions: the predominant hilly terrain and the smaller plain region. The climatic condition of the plains is very similar to its counterpart in the Gangetic plain. Summers are extremely hot with temperatures going over the 40°C mark and a lot of humidity. Winters can be chilly with temperatures going below 5°C at times.