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According to the 2011 Census of India, Uttarakhand has a population of 10,086,292 comprising 5,137,773 males and 4,948,519 females, with 69.77% of the population living in rural areas. The state is the 20th most populous state of the country having 0.83% of the population on 1.63% of the land.
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- Jim Corbett National Park. Uttarakhand, India. Phone +91 97593 63344. Web Visit website. One of India's most popular national parks, Jim Corbett National Park is named after hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett.
- Haridwar. Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. Web Visit website. Ancient Haridwar (the "Gateway to God") is one of the seven holiest places in India, and one of the oldest living cities.
- Rishikesh. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Rishikesh, located not far from Haridwar, is as popular with western spiritual seekers as Haridwar is with Hindu pilgrims.
- Nainital. Nainital, Uttarakhand, India. Web Visit website. The hill settlement of Nainital, in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, was a popular summer retreat for the British during the time they ruled India.
2 days ago · Uttarakhand, state in northwestern India. It is bordered to the northwest by the state of Himachal Pradesh, to the northeast by the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, to the southeast by Nepal, and to the south and southwest by the state of Uttar Pradesh.
A mystical land of mountains and mythologies, exquisite landscapes and exhilarating adventure, and wellness and yoga, Uttarakhand has something to offer every traveller.
Top Things to Do in Uttarakhand, India. Places to Visit in Uttarakhand. Explore popular experiences. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Nature and Wildlife Tours (91) Day Trips (43) Waterfalls (21) 4WD Tours (17) Walking Tours (106) Sacred & Religious Sites (245) Hiking Tours (119)
Uttarakhand is a place of myth and mountains. Hindus think of it as Dev Bhoomi – the Land of Gods – and the dramatic terrain is covered with holy peaks, lakes and rivers. Twisting roads and high-altitude hiking trails lead to spectacular pilgrimage sites where tales from Hindu epics are set.
Snow-capped Himalayan peaks, serpentine rivers, revered temples, quaint villages, vibrant culture, and World Heritage Sites, Uttarakhand's sheer natural beauty and diversity beckon travelers from across the world.
