Thirteen districts adorn this state having an area of 55,845 sq km. The capital of the state is Dehradun. It is nestled at the foot of the mountains and having mountainous topography at places. The climate here is pleasant and the winters are biting cold.
The tourism industry of Uttaranchal is developed by virtue of its religious importance. The typical travel destinations of Uttaranchal, which can be marked from the map of Uttaranchal also, are the beautiful hill stations of Almora and Nainital or the sacred Hindu religious place of Haridwar, Kedarnath, Badrinath and the higher reaches of Rudra-Prayag. Dehradun is also a tourist destination especially for its healthy weather. Adventure lovers can also go for a trek Gangotri Glacier, the beautiful Valley of Flowers or Dodital. The glorious Corbett national Park is also an attractive tourist destination in Uttaranchal.
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