Garhwal Temple

Badrinath Temple

Garhwal Hills

Geographical area: 51,125 km².Hill Area: 92.57% .Plain Area: 7.43% .Area Covered By Forest: 63%.Longitude 77° 34' 27" E to 81° 02' 22" E.Latitude 28° 53' 24" N to 31° 27' 50" N.Total Population: 70,50,634.(Male : Female = 1000 : 976). Rural Population: 76.90 % .Urban Population: 23.10 %.Literacy Rate: 65%.Villages: 15620.Cities and Urban Areas: 81.Language: Hindi, Pahari.

Uttaranchal is a region of outstanding natural beauty. Most of the northern parts of the state are covered by the high Himalayan ranges and glaciers, while the lower reaches are densely forested.