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The high-altitude lake is situated at a height of 5,029 meters and is famous for hundreds of unexplained skeletons lying in the edge of the lake.

Uttarakhand is the only state in India which has Sanskrit as its official languages. The main regional languages of this state are Garhwali and Kumaoni while Hindi is most widely spoken language of this state.

Pantnagar University played a significant role in the Green Revolution of India

The presence of mass grave at an isolated location amidst the lofty peaks is intriguing and several theories have been posited for it.

The important festivals of this state are Kumbh Mela, Nanda Devi Mela of Almora, Gauchar Mela of Chamoli, Uttariani Mela of Bageshwar, Purnagiri mela, Devidhura mela, Nanda Deviraj jat yatra etc.

Also known as the Skeleton Lake, researchers have concluded that the skeletal remains date back to 9th century (1200 years old).

Uttarakhand has many tourist places such as Mussorie which is also known as Queen of Hills and Auli, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Uttarkashi, Nanital, Almora, Dhanaulti, Rudraprayag etc. These places attracts thousands of tourists not only from India but from all over the world.

The Second highest Indian Mountain-Nanda Devi @ Nanda Devi National Park

Subsequent DNA studies have revealed that these remains are of an Iranian group who wandered to find a land for settlement. Various hypotheses have been made to learn the identities of the people who lost their lives at the edge of the lake.

Bachendri Pal who is first Indian woman to reach Mount Everest belongs to Uttarkashi district. Abhinav Bindra the famous sportsperson and shooter was first Indian to win Gold Medal in shooting at Beijing Olympics. Govind Vallabh Pant was a socialist and freedom fighter. Sumitranandan Pant was a famous Hindi writer.

8. Valley of Flowers: A floral paradise

Nanda Devi is the highest mountain in Uttarakhand (Elevation -7,816 m ), the 2nd greatest mountain in India and the greatest completely within the nation (Kangchenjunga being on the border of India and Nepal); owing to this location it was thought about the greatest recognized mountain worldwide till computations on Dhaulagiri by western surveyors in 1808.

The key industries of this state are tourism and hydroelectric power generation. Uttarakhand is the fastest growing states of India after Madhya Pradesh. The Minerals resource of this state are limestone, rock phosphate, copper graphite, gypsum etc.

Nestled at an elevation of 3,658 mts above sea level in the upper reaches of Pushpawati valley in the Chamoli district, Valley of Flowers has been a subject of interest for botanists, nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

It was also the highest mountain in India before Sikkim joined the Republic of India.

There are so many prestigious institutes in this state like Indian Institute of Technology which is in Roorkee, National Institute Of Technology which is in Srinagar. Indian institute of Management in Kashipur and All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Rishikesh and H.N.B Garhwal University which is recognized as a central University located in Srinagar.

With over 500 different species of alpine flowers and shrubs, the one of a kind valley has been attracting lot of attention for its ethereal beauty.

the Nanda Devi sanctuary-- were closed to both residents and climbers in 1983. The surrounding Nanda Devi National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.

Valley of Flowers was accidentally discovered in 1931 by three British mountaineers Frank S. Smythe, Eric Shipton and R.L. Holdsworth when they lost their way returning from the successful expedition to Mount Kamet.

Declared a national park in 1982, the immense popularity of Valley of Flowers resulted in the site being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 for its special cultural or physical significance.

Monal Himlayan Pheasant [The State Bird is also Nepal's National Bird.] Based on the Himalayan Monal pheasant's strong association with regional folklore, this pheasant has been declared as the nationwide bird of Nepal and the state bird of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh in India.

This pheasant was named after Lady Impey who first kept these pheasants in captivity.

When it comes to spooky locations, Uttarakhand is home to some the scariest places on the planet.

Brahma Kamal [The State Flower of Uttarakhand] Brahma kamal is the mythical white lotus that has actually controlled the creativity of mythological experts from generations.

The Lambi Dehar Mines are located on the outskirts of Mussoorie at a distance of 10 kms.