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The monument identifier is a combination of the abbreviation of the subdivision of the list (state, ASI circle) and the numbering as published on the website of the ASI. 21 State Protected Monuments have been recognized by the ASI in Uttarakhand.
The monument identifier is a combination of the abbreviation of the subdivision of the list (state, ASI circle) and the numbering as published on the website of the ASI. 44 Monuments of National Importance have been recognized by the ASI in Uttarakhand. [2]
Uttarakhand is, however, a place of pilgrimage for the adherents of other religions too. Piran Kaliyar Sharif near Roorkee is a pilgrimage site to Muslims , Gurudwara Darbar Sahib , in Dehradun , Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib in Chamoli district , Gurudwara Nanakmatta Sahib in Nanakmatta and Gurudwara Reetha Sahib in Champawat district are pilgrimage ...
Haridwar is one of the four places in India where this takes place. Haridwar also has its big annual fair in the form of Magh Mela in January–February which turns into a bigger event every 6 years in the form of Ardh Magh Mela. Nanda Devi Mela and Nanda Devi Raj Yatra are great festivals of Uttarakhand, famous in all northern India.
Outsiders coming to this place have a lot to see. They can visit Jogimarhi (a virtually unknown hill station in the region), Bindeshwar Mahadev (Not to be confused with Binsar Mahadev near Ranikhet), Deeba mata temples (The upper and the lower Deeba), Gauni Chheeda on NH-121 (Gauni falls), Gujrugarhi temple and historical caves, and lot of high ...
Religious buildings and structures in Uttarakhand (3 C) S. Sports venues in Uttarakhand (5 P) T. Temples in Uttarakhand (1 C, 3 P) W. Waterfalls of Uttarakhand (3 P) Z.
Following is a list of highest peaks of Uttarakhand with elevation over 6,000 m (19,700 ft). Of the highest major summits of Uttarakhand, 2 peaks exceed 7,500 m (24,600 ft), 13 other peaks exceed 7,000 m (23,000 ft), further 89 peaks exceed 6,500 m (21,300 ft) and at least 100 other peaks exceed 6,000 m (19,700 ft) in elevation.
Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary is located 54 km (34 mi) from Pithoragarh near Askot in Uttarakhand state of India. This sanctuary has been set up primarily with the object of conserving the musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) and its habitat. Intensive efforts have been initiated to conserve this rare species.