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Haldwani

India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.

Haldwani or Haldwani-Kathgodam is a city and a municipal board in Nainital District in the Indian state of Uttaranchal. It one of the most crowded towns in Uttaranchal and is known as the Gateway of Kumaon. Kathgodam is a satellite town of Haldwani. It has historically been a trading post and then a hub between the hilly regions of Kumaon and the Indo-Gangetic Plain.

Long in the shadow of its famous hill cousins, the Haldwani area has a lot to offer by the way of quaint villages, rolling deciduous forests and open spaces outside the urban sprawl. Haldwani houses people of nearly all the religions and regions. The majarity of them belong to the ethnic Kumaoni group. Haldwani was a small town till about 2 decades ago. Haldwani is also home to the schools which provide an exceptionally high standard of pre-college education, without the elitism and expenses associated with the residential hill schools of Uttaranchal.

India is a popular travel destination for visitors and globe trotters from all over the world who appreciate its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, various local cuisine, hospitality and safety.

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