Surjit Singh Barnala served as the first Governor of Uttarakhand after it became a separate state on November 9, 2000. He played a significant role in the initial administration of the newly formed state.

The Sidhbali Temple, located near Kotdwar in Uttarakhand, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a popular pilgrimage site and attracts devotees from across the region.

Dehradun was established as a winter capital during the reign of Maharaja Fateh Shah of Garhwal. It later became a significant administrative center under British rule.

The Battle of Khurbura in 1804 was fought between the Garhwal King and the Gorkhas. The Gorkhas invaded Garhwal and after this battle, the kingdom temporarily fell into their control.

Rani Karnavati, also known as the "Nakti Rani," was the queen of Garhwal who famously resisted the Mughal army sent by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century.

The Battle of Almora in 1815 was fought between the British and Gorkhas. The defeat of the Gorkhas led to the annexation of Kumaon and Garhwal regions by the British East India Company.

The Chipko Movement, which began in 1973 in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, was a grassroots effort aimed at preventing deforestation. Villagers, particularly women, hugged trees to prevent them from being felled by contractors.

Chamoli district experienced a devastating flash flood in 2021, caused by the collapse of a glacier in the Nanda Devi region. This event led to widespread destruction, particularly affecting hydroelectric projects along the Dhauliganga River.

Ranikhet was developed by the British as a military cantonment in the 19th century. The town’s name translates to "Queen’s Meadow," and it remains a major cantonment of the Indian Army today.

The Katyuri dynasty ruled over parts of present-day Kumaon, and the region was famous for its copper mines, particularly in the Almora district. The Katyuris established a strong and prosperous kingdom.

The Musk Deer was officially adopted as the state animal of Uttarakhand in 2001, shortly after the formation of the state in 2000. This rare and endangered species is found in the alpine forests of the state.

The Uttarakhand Movement of 1994 was sparked by opposition to the implementation of the Mandal Commission’s recommendation of increased reservation for OBCs, which intensified the demand for statehood.

Indramani Badoni is often referred to as the "Gandhi of the Hills" for his efforts in leading the Uttarakhand statehood movement through nonviolent protests and satyagraha.

Govind Ballabh Pant was a prominent leader from Uttarakhand and played a significant role in the Quit India Movement, advocating for India’s independence from British rule.

The Kingdom of Tehri was founded by Sudarshan Shah in 1815 under the Shah Dynasty after the British helped him reclaim Garhwal from the Gorkhas.

Frank Smythe, a British mountaineer and botanist, is credited with discovering the Valley of Flowers in 1931, after being captivated by its natural beauty during an expedition.

Almora played a significant role in the Salt Satyagraha movement, where many local leaders and residents participated in the civil disobedience campaign led by Mahatma Gandhi.

Mahendra Chand was the last ruler of the Kumaon Kingdom, which was annexed by the British after the defeat of the Gorkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War in 1815.

The Skanda Purana makes references to the Katyuri dynasty, which was the first ruling dynasty in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand from the 7th to the 11th century.

Bhimsen Thapa, the Prime Minister of Nepal, signed the Treaty of Sugauli in 1815, which ended the Anglo-Gorkha War and resulted in the ceding of large parts of Kumaon and Garhwal to the British.

The Gorkha War Memorial, dedicated to the Gorkha soldiers who fought in the Anglo-Gorkha War, is located in Lansdowne.

Rudrapur was named after King Rudra Chand, a ruler of the Chand dynasty, which controlled parts of Kumaon during the medieval period.

P.T. Usha, India’s sprint queen, received some of her early athletic training in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, due to its high-altitude conditions.

Nainital is the birthplace of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, who played a key role in India’s victory during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

Almora was a key location during the Anglo-Gorkha War in 1814, which eventually led to the defeat of the Gorkhas and the annexation of Kumaon by the British.

Haridwar, historically known as Mayapuri, is considered one of the seven holiest cities in Hinduism and is famous for the Kumbh Mela and its sacred ghats along the Ganga.

Uttarakhand was formed in November 2000 during the tenure of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, following a prolonged movement for statehood.

The Bhotia tribe, who traditionally engaged in cross-border trade with Tibet, migrated to higher Himalayan regions following the 1962 Sino-Indian war and the subsequent closure of the Indo-Tibetan border.