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Languages |
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Hindi and Urdu. |
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Crops |
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Cotton, oilseeds, rice, wheat and sugarcane. |
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Industries |
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Agro-based industries, chemicals, handicrafts, leather, paper, sugar and textiles. |
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Airports |
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Pantnagar, Dehra Dun, Bareily, Rae Bareily, Nainital. |
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Time to visit |
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October to March. |
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Festivals |
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Magh Mela - Jan, Holi- Feb, Janmashtami - Aug, Dussehra - Sep, Diwali - Nov. |
On the 8 th of November, 2000, Uttaranchal became a full -fledged state of India and it was carved out of Uttar Pradesh State. Uttaranchal is situated in the northwest portion of Uttar Pradesh. Dehra Dun is the capital city and it is about 255 kms away from the country's capital city of Delhi.
It has 13 districts and they are : Pithogarh, Almora, Nainital, Bageshwar, Champawat, Uttar Kashi, Udham Singh Nagar, Chamoli, Dehra Dun, Pauri Garhwal, Tehri Garhwal, Ruduraprayag and Haridwar (Urban).
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Dehra Dun |
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Capital of the state, Educational center, Military cantonment, Forest Research Institute, Sahastradhara - known for its sulphur springs is nearby. |
Haridwar
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Sacred city of the Hindus, temples, ashrams, industrial center, Kumbh mela takes place here every 12 years. |
Khurpatal |
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10 kms from Nainital, a paradise for anglers with numerous varieties of fishes. |
Manila
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Seat of Manila Devi - a Goddess, good Himalayan views
Memorial for Quit India Movement Martyrs at Khumar (25 kms). |
Mussoorie |
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Hill resort, gardens, fishing, trekking. |
Nainital
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Hill resort, gardens, fishing and ideal spots for trekking. |
Nanakmatta |
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Good place for peace and relaxation, Poornagiri temple, Nanaksar and Sharada Dam. |
Ranikhet |
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Hill station, nearby Golf Links. |
Rishikesh |
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Sacred place for the Hindus. |