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Kumaon is one of the main regions of Uttaranchal, a hilly (and mountainous) state of northern India. The other region being Garhwal. The people of Kumaon are known as Kumaonis. It is home to a famous Indian Army regiment, the Kumaon Regiment. Important towns of Kumaon are Nainital, Pittoragarh and Ranikhet.