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.

Gairsain was declared the summer capital of Uttarakhand in March 2020, fulfilling a long-standing demand for a capital in the hill region.

Haldwani, one of the largest cities in Uttarakhand, is situated on the banks of the Gaula River and serves as a key commercial hub in the region.

Kausani is known for its lush tea gardens and is a significant producer of high-quality tea in Uttarakhand, also offering picturesque views of the Himalayan range.

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

The Har Ki Doon Pass connects the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand with the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, offering a popular trekking route

The services sector, which includes tourism, education, and health, is the largest contributor to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Uttarakhand.

Hemis National Park is actually located in Ladakh, not Uttarakhand, and is known for its population of snow leopards.

Pushkar Singh Dhami was re-elected as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand after the 2022 Legislative Assembly elections, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The Nandadevi Raj Jat Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage that takes place once every 12 years in honor of Goddess Nanda, covering a grueling trek through the high Himalayas.

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.

Dodital Lake, located in the Uttarkashi district, is believed to be the origin of the Assi Ganga, a tributary of the Bhagirathi River.

Amaranth, also known as Ramdana, is a crop commonly grown in the high-altitude regions of Uttarakhand due to its ability to withstand colder climates.

The Common Peacock butterfly (Papilio bianor polyctor) is the state butterfly of Uttarakhand, known for its striking iridescent wings.

Ritu Khanduri Bhushan made history by becoming the first woman Speaker of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in 2022.

Roorkee is famous for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), one of the premier engineering institutions in India, established in 1847 as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering

Pradyumna Shah was the last king of Garhwal who fought against the Gorkhas and later the British before Garhwal was annexed in 1815.

Yarsagumba, also known as Cordyceps sinensis, is a rare and expensive medicinal fungus found in the high-altitude regions of Uttarakhand and is used in traditional medicine.

In the 2022 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly elections, the Congress party emerged as the runner-up, with the BJP retaining power in the state.

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its rich flora and fauna, is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand.

Faridabad is the largest city in Haryana.

Bansi Lal Legha is known as" Iron man" in Haryana.

Lotus is the state flower of Haryana.

154 cities are in Haryana .