Introduction to Uttarakhand — The Land of Gods

Uttarakhand, fondly called 'Devbhoomi' or the Land of the Gods, is a majestic Himalayan state in northern India. Carved out of Uttar Pradesh on November 9, 2000, it became India's 27th state. Covering approximately 53,483 square kilometres, it is bordered by Nepal to the east, China (Tibet) to the north, and Uttar Pradesh to the south. The state is divided into two divisions — Garhwal in the west and Kumaon in the east — each with its own rich traditions. Dehradun is the state capital while Nainital hosts the High Court. Uttarakhand is the sacred birthplace of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, the source of the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, and a globally renowned centre for yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda. With towering Himalayan peaks, ancient glaciers, dense forests, alpine meadows, and spiritually charged rivers, Uttarakhand is truly one of the most extraordinary places on earth.

Uttarakhand was officially formed on November 9, 2000, as India's 27th state, carved out of UttarPradesh.

The state is popularly known as 'Devbhoomi,' meaning the Land of the Gods, due to its extraordinarydensity of sacred sites.

It is divided into two major divisions: Garhwal in the west and Kumaon in the east, each with distinctcultures.

Dehradun is the state capital and Nainital is the seat of the High Court of Uttarakhand.

The state shares international borders with Nepal to the east and China (Tibet) to the north.

The Ganga and Yamuna, two of Hinduism's most sacred rivers, originate in Uttarakhand.

The Char Dham — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri — are all located in Uttarakhand.

The state is a global hub for yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, attracting seekers from across the world.

Uttarakhand covers approximately 53,483 square kilometres of diverse Himalayan terrain.

With over 10 million residents and breathtaking natural beauty, Uttarakhand is a jewel of the IndianHimalayas.

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