The rare and venomous Mountain Pit Viper, thought to be extinct in Uttarakhand, was rediscovered in the Askot Wildlife Sanctuary, surprising herpetologists and renewing interest in the region's fauna.

The Jaunsar-Bawar region practices polyandry, where a woman is traditionally allowed to marry multiple brothers, a custom that is quite unique in India and dates back to the time of the Pandavas.

The stone carvings at Lakhudiyar in Almora, dating back thousands of years, provided evidence of an ancient trade route that linked Uttarakhand to Central Asia and Tibet, predating the Silk Route by centuries.

The Bagwal festival, celebrated in some parts of Uttarakhand, involves a tradition where people dress as demons and engage in ritual mock fights to ward off evil spirits.

According to legend, the Pandavas are said to have passed through Mana village on their way to heaven, making it a culturally significant place, known as the last village on the Indian-Tibetan border.

In some remote, high-altitude regions of Uttarakhand, the practice of infanticide of newborn girls was once a method to control population due to scarce resources. This practice has since been outlawed.

Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, located in Dehradun, is known for a natural cave where water drips onto a Shiva lingam, producing rhythmic sounds. It is believed by locals to be the tears of Goddess Parvati.

In the temples of Golu Devta, it is customary for devotees, particularly women, to tie bells as a symbol of their prayers. When their wish is granted, they return to the temple and remove the bell as a mark of gratitude.

During the Pandav Lila, performers often go into trance-like states, believed to be possessed by the spirits of the Pandavas, and communicate messages from the epic.

The Jaunsari tribe, known for their unique polyandrous practices, is predominantly found in the Jaunsar-Bawar region of Dehradun district.

Uttarakhand's rich biodiversity and availability of medicinal plants have contributed to the growth of the pharmaceutical industry in the region, with a focus on Ayurveda and herbal medicines.

Hemkund Sahib is a prominent pilgrimage site dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, and is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, originally known as Thomason College of Civil Engineering, is the oldest technical institution in India and one of the oldest engineering colleges in the world.

The Maneri Bhali Hydroelectric Project is located on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand and has two stages that generate power for the region.

The Harela festival is celebrated in Uttarakhand to mark the beginning of the sowing season and is a festival symbolizing greenery and prosperity.

Golu Devta is a popular deity in Uttarakhand, especially invoked during Jagar ceremonies to bring justice and resolve family disputes.

The Gangotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Ganga, is situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi River.

Badrinath Temple is renowned for the Shaligram stones used in its construction, considered sacred in Hinduism.

The Dhol is often played during the celebration of Holi, enhancing the festive atmosphere with its vibrant rhythms.

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana aims to provide affordable housing to rural poor families to enhance living conditions.