According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Geological Survey of India, and the Ministry of Culture, North India refers to the northern part of India, which includes the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and the Union Territories of Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir. North Indian culture is a reflection of the large region's diversity of traditions and customs. North Indian culture is primarily based on Indo-Aryan traditions and rituals, with assimilation and influence from other cultures occurring over time.
