With 13 districts divided into two sections, the Kumaon Region and the Garhwal District, and citizens who follow the Garhwali and Kumaoni cultures, Uttarakhand is a picture-perfect home. Various fairs and festivals hosted in the area represent the people of Uttarakhand's religious and social-cultural ambitions. These events have grown into fantastic venues for a wide range of activities. Uttarakhand excels in that it can accommodate people from a variety of sub-groupings and ethnic groups all under one roof. Citizens of the state are generally connected by their way of life, cultures, and beliefs.

The Ganga, the holiest of all rivers, is linked to a variety of religious rituals. Every evening, on the banks of the Mother-River at Haridwar and Rishikesh, aartis is done, providing a memorial sight. The Kumbh Mela takes place every twelve years, bringing one of the world's greatest gatherings of followers.
In Uttarakhand, Hindus make up the bulk of the population. The state, on the other hand, maintains a secular culture with a substantial population of people who follow different faiths such as Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Christianity. A considerable number of devotees attend the Nanda Devi Raj Jaat and Kailash Mansarovar Yatras. Muslims attend the Dargah at Piran Kaliyar Sharif, while Sikh worshippers visit the Hemkund Sahib and Nanakmatta Sahib temples.

People from many cultural backgrounds and social groups live in Garhwal. The main languages spoken here are Hindi, Kumaoni, Garhwali, Bhotiya, and Jaunsari. Typically grain and oat-based, with little spicing and simple fixings; in addition, appropriate cooking methods are utilised to transform food into savoury and healthful dishes served with handmade pickles. A kurta and Pyjama or Churidar, as well as a Topi or hat, are traditional men's outfits. A man's age is significant when it comes to wearing a topi or cap. Hansuli, a silvery necklace that graces the spouse's neck and is complemented by a guluband, is worn by married ladies.

Kumaoni culture and traditions are heavily influenced by animals, birds, and vegetation. It is claimed to be the birthplace of PahariKalam, a world-renowned painting style. The set of languages spoken is known as the Central Pahari languages. Kumaon cuisine uses a range of exotic herbs and warm flavours such as fenugreek, coriander, and mustard to make effective use of local food. The three varieties of holi celebrated in Kumaon are Mahila Holi, Khari Holi, and Baithki Holi.

Female Brahmins (women) are invited to sing the song during auspicious occasions such as marriages and childbirth in the Kumaon region. Men who wear kurta pyjamas and topis or turbans are known as pagdis. The female is dressed in Ghagras with a yellow Pichora and a kameez, a short shirt. Married women are encouraged to wear silvery toe jewels with coloured sindoor, as well as a big Nath or nose ring that practically covers the entire cheek.

In Uttrakhand, Chanchari is a traditional dance. It's an Uttrakhand folk dance that's popular in both the Garhwal and Kumaon regions. Chanchari Folk-Dance is also known as "Jhoda-Dance" in Kumaun division. Dancers form a circle and round their waists with their hands. In the moonlight, this dance, also known as chopali dance, is performed with a Hudka player in the centre and another Dancer dancing in a circle around him. During weddings in Uttarakhand, notably in the Kumaon region, the Choliya Dancers are called to perform.