Welcome To My Uttarakhand

Unveiling Dev Bhumi: Explore Uttarakhand's Sacred Charm

CharDham: The Abode of the Gods & Goddess
Majestic Mountains
Lush Valleys and Pristine Rivers
Cultural Mosaic
Adventure Awaits
Preserving Uttarakhand's Natural Beauty
Flavors of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand at a Glance

Badrinath Temple

Badrinath Temple
Uttarakhand, 27th State of India formed on 9th November 2000
2 Divisions 13 Districts
Approximately 17,000 villages
Flora and Fauna
Area 53,483 square km
Population around 120 lakhs (12 million)
1000 major temples in Uttarakhand
Tribal communities
Local Languages: Garhwali | Kumaoni Jaunsari | Bhotiya

Divisions Of Uttarakhand

Map Of Uttarakhand

Map Of Uttarakhand
Kumaon Division
Garhwal Division

Rivers of Uttarakhand

River

River
Ganga(Ganges): Originates from the Gangotri Glacier
Yamuna: Originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Garhwal region.
Bhagirathi: Primary source river of the Ganges
Alaknanda: Flows from the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Mandakini rivers.
Mandakini: Originates from the Kedarnath region and flows into the Alaknanda.
Kosi: A tributary of the Ramganga, it flows through the Kumaon region.
Ramganga: Flows through the western part of Uttarakhand, eventually joining the Ganges.
Saraswati: A seasonal river originating from the mountains, described in the Vedas..
Nandakini: Flows through the Rudraprayag district, joining the Alaknanda.
Dharam Ganga: A tributary of the Ganges, flowing through the northern areas of the state.

National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries

Jim Corbet National Park

Jim Corbet National Park
6 National Parks
7 wildlife Sanctuaries
4 Conservation Reserve
1 Biosphere Reserve

Wildlife Jim Corbett

Wildlife Jim Corbett

Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Adventures Sports

Adventure

Adventure
Trekking
River Rafting
Skiing
Paragliding
Bungee Jumping
Mountain Biking
Camping
Rock Climbing and Rappelling
Wildlife Safaris

Culture And Tradition Of Uttarakhand

Religious Practices
Traditional Music and Dance
Language and Literature
Traditional Attire
Architecture

Places To Visit In Uttarakhand

Nainital

Nainital
Dehradun
Rishikesh
Haridwar
Nainital
Mussoorie
Auli
Valley of Flowers National Park
Jim Corbett National Park

The Auspicious Bells

The Auspicious Bells

Har Har Mahadev

Har Har Mahadev

Festivals Of Uttarakhand

Kumbh Mela When: Every 12 years Location: Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, Ujjain
Nanda Devi Mela When: Annually in September
Baisakhi When: April 13-14 Location: Throughout the state
Makar Sankranti When: January 14 Where: Across Uttarakhand
Gudiya Sankranti When: January Where: Kumaon region
Harela When: During the month of July Where: Throughout Uttarakhand
Holi When: March (date varies) Where: Throughout the state
Diwali When: October-November (date varies) Where: Throughout the state
Ganga Dussehra When: Typically in May-June Where: Throughout the state
Kartik Purnima When: November (date varies) Where: Throughout the state

Folk Gods of Uttarakhand

Golu Devta

Golu Devta
Nanda Devi
Bhoomiya Devta
Jageshwar
Mansa Devi
Kartikeya
Bholanath
Goyal(Golu) Devta
Bhairav Devta
Narshing Devta
Kalva Devta
Gar Devi
Maa Kalinka
Maa Bhagwati

Social Life in Uttarakhand

People

People
Community and Family Structure
Festivals and Celebrations
Traditional Occupations
Rituals and Customs
Education and Awareness

My Home Town

My Home Town

My Home Town

My Home Town

Folk Songs And Dances of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhandi Women

Uttarakhandi Women
Chhopati
Bawar
Phaag (Phagun) Songs
Ladi
Nanda Jayanti Songs
Chholiya Dance
Langvir
Dhumal
Kumaoni Dance
Jhora
Bhootna Dance

Arts And Crafts

Arts and Crafts

Arts and Crafts
Wood Carving
Pahari Paintings
Handloom Products
Basketry and Bamboo Crafts
Stone Carving
Painted Pottery

Kalinka Mata Temple

Kalinka Mata Temple

Cuisines Of Uttarakhand

Cuisine of Uttarakhand

Cuisine of Uttarakhand
Aloo Ke Gutke
Gahat (Horse Gram) Ka Soup
Bhang Ki Chutney
Jhangora Ki Kheer
Chainsoo
Kumaoni Raita
Phaanu
Bhatt Ki Chudkani

Agriculture & Climate Of Uttarakhand

Agriculture

Agriculture
Major Crops Cereals Pulses Fruits Vegetables
Terrace Farming
Traditional Farming
Diverse Climate Zones
Seasons Summer (March to June) Monsoon (July to September) Winter (October to February)

Indian Army Regiments

Army Regiments

Army Regiments
Garhwal Rifles
Kumaon Regiment

Famous Personalities

Govind balabh Pant

Govind balabh Pant
Govind Ballabh Pant
Bipin Rawat
Gabar Singh Negi
Nain Singh Rawat
Gopaldas Neeraj
Mahadevi Verma
Dhan Singh Rawat

Educational Institutions

Institutions

Institutions
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Uttarakhand
University of Uttarakhand
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU)
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur
Srinagar (Garhwal) University
Doon University
Government Medical College, Haldwani

Industries in Uttarakhand

Industries

Industries
Pharmaceuticals
Tourism and Hospitality
Agriculture and Agro-based Industries
Hydropower
Textiles and Handicrafts
Mining and Mineral-Based Industries
Renewable Energy

Uttarakhand's Films

Uttarakhand Films

Uttarakhand Films
Regional Films
Documentaries and Short Films
Cultural Influence Films