Important Places to Visit Valley of Flowers National Park, Rajaji National Park, Har Ki Pauri Ghat, Nainital Lake, Roop Kund, Kederanath Temple
Historical Info Uttarakhand, a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major centre for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River. The state’s forested Jim Corbett National Park shelters Bengal tigers and other native wildlife.
Major Crops Wheat, Barley, Rice, Ragi, Fruits
Major Industries Food Processing, Textiles, Sugar
Important Festival Kumbh Mela, Basant Panchami, Bhitauli and Harela, Holi, Makar Sankranti, Kale Kauva or Ghughutiya, Phool Dei, Ganga Dusshera.