Capital of Uttarakhand

Dehradun is the winter capital of Uttarakhand and Bhararisain is the summer capital of Uttarakhand. This article provides interesting snippets about Uttarakhand.

Dehradun – Interesting Facts

• Dehradun is the biggest city in Uttarakhand.
• It is the most populous city in Uttarakhand.
• Dehradun is located in Doon valley on the foothills of the Himalayas.
• The city is famous for its education and research institutions.
• It is popularly known as the “Abode of Drona”.

Uttarakhand

• Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh.
• It was formed on 27th November 2000.
• Uttarakhand was the 27th state of India.
• It shares international boundaries with Nepal and Tibet.
• It shares boundaries with the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.
• Uttarakhand is very rich in forest and water resources.
• Hindi is the official language of Uttarakhand.
• The second official language of Uttarakhand is Sanskrit.
• Gharwali and Kumaoni are the other major regional languages of Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand – Important Pilgrimage

• Uttarakhand is a very important pilgrimage place for the followers of Hinduism.
• The state is popularly known as “Dev Bhoomi” meaning “Land of Gods”.
• Four sacred and revered temples of Hinduism are located at Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. These 4 temples are together known as Char-Dham.

Uttarakhand – Flora and Fauna

• The forests cover 65% of the total land area of Uttarakhand.
• Many rare species of plants and animals are found in Uttarakhand.
• The UNESCO World Heritage sites in Uttarakhand are Nanda Devi national park, Valley of Flowers national park, and the Jim Corbett national park.
• The Jim Corbett national park is the oldest national park in India.