General Information of Uttaranchal

Introduction

Uttaranchal is the 26th state of Indian Union. Its also known as Uttarkhand. the region has its own distinct languages and cultures, and successive deep river valleys shelter fascinating, microcivilazations where Hinduism meets animism and the Buddhist influence is never too far away. The state is rich in flora and fauna, natural and touristic ambience, and houses some of the most important pilgrimage centers in the country.

History

Uttaranchal is an amalgamation of the two hilly divisions of former Uttar Pradesh, Kumaon and Garhwal, the regions that are known according to Hindu legends as Devbhoomi (land of the gods). Uttaranchal finds mention in the ancient Hindu scriptures as Kedarkhand, Manakhand and Himavat. The first known inhabitants of the UP Hills were the Kuninda in the second century B.C, who had a close affinity with contemporary Indo-Greek civilization.
  Since Independence, Garhwal and Kumaon were part of Uttar Pardesh and in November 1999, a new state was created, Uttaranchal, 27th state of India. 

Main Rivers

Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga.

Main Tourist and Historical Places

Bageshwar, Jageshwar, Ranikhet, Pauri.

Main Religious Places

Haridwar, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Naimisharanya, Shaktipeeth, Devi Patan, Hemkunth Sahib, Reeda-meeth Saheb, Deva Sharif etc.

Nainital, Dehra Dun, Almora, Mussoorie.