Tapt Kund, located near the Badrinath temple, is not only a spiritual site but is also revered for its healing properties. The water here is geothermally heated and is believed to have the ability to cure various skin diseases and ailments. It is customary for pilgrims to take a dip in the hot spring before visiting the Badrinath temple.

Byangsi is a critically endangered language spoken by a small community in the Byans valley of Uttarakhand. Efforts to preserve this language are ongoing, but modernization and lack of educational resources have placed it at risk of extinction.

The "Neoli" ritual is an ancient water-harvesting tradition performed in some villages of Uttarakhand, where villagers believe that through communal effort and religious rituals, they can appease the rain gods and ensure water supply.

The Kalsi Rock Edict is the only edict of Emperor Ashoka found in the entire Himalayan region, which shows the extent of Mauryan influence in Uttarakhand and the spread of Buddhism in these areas.

Niti village, located in the upper reaches of Uttarakhand, became a significant focus for conservation efforts aimed at protecting endangered medicinal plants native to the region. The village is accessible only through a challenging trek.

Khirsu village, located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, became the first in the state to receive the "Zero Waste" certification. The village implemented innovative waste management and recycling systems, setting an example for sustainable development.

The Bhankora is a traditional musical instrument made from animal horns. It is widely used in religious ceremonies and harvest festivals in Uttarakhand, particularly in rural areas.

A lesser-known fact about the Chipko Movement is that the first trees the villagers protected by hugging were actually fruit-bearing trees, which were vital for their sustenance, not just timber-producing trees.

Kausani is home to one of the oldest tea gardens in India, established during the British era. The tea estate here continues to produce high-quality tea and is a significant part of the town’s history.

Barada Nati is a traditional dance form of the Jaunsar-Bawar region, performed during the festival of spring to mark the end of winter and the onset of warmer days. It is known for its vigorous movements and vibrant costumes

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.