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Which two geocultural regions make up Uttarakhand?
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Uttarakhand
Bathing ghats on the Bhagirathi River at Gangotri, Uttarakhand, India.
The state of Uttarakhand is composed of two recognized geocultural regions:
- Garhwal: This region corresponds roughly to the northwestern half of the state.1
- Kumaun: This region spans the southeastern portion of the state.1
These two areas have historically been inhabited by various tribes and communities, including the Paharis, and remain central to the cultural identity of the region.21