Uttarakhand: The Land of Gods (Devbhoomi)

Uttarakhand is the spiritual source of the Ganga and Yamuna. Historically divided into **Garhwal and Kumaon**, it is famous for the **Char Dham Yatra** and the Chipko environmental movement. It was carved out of UP in 2000 to address the unique developmental needs of the hill people. It represents the sanctity of the Himalayas. * **Key Themes:** Religious tourism (Char Dham), Chipko movement, and hill state development.