HIMACHAL PRADESH

Himachal Pradesh is situated right in the lap of the Himalayan ranges. The state is almost entirely mountainous with attitude ranging from 460 to 6600 metres above sea level. Physiographically, the state can be divided into two regions. The south part which is almost as hot as the plains and the northern region that has temperate summers but winters which are extremely cold with heavy snowfall.
Himachal Pradesh is studded with a number of hill stations which are refreshingly cool in summer. Khajiar in Chamba district has earned the name 'Mini Switzerland' , because of the striking similarity in landscape. The state abounds in wildlife with some rare species of birds and animals. The rivers offer ideal fishing grounds. The state also offers adventure sports like skiing, trekking, water rafting and mountaineering. Agriculture and horticulture are the mainstay of the states economy. The state is renowned as the 'Apple land of india'

 

 

Christ church SHIMLA

 

 

Traditional apparel Himachal Pradesh

 

 

General view Himachal pradesh

 

 

Shivrathry festival Himachal Pradesh

 

PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST

BASHISHTA : Hot sulphler springs (Near manali 3 km).
BAJAURA : Temples, Orchards ( Near kullu 15 km)
BAKJNATH : Pilgrim centre, Temple ( Near kullu 22 kms).
BILASPUR : Caves, Temples, view of Anandpur Shahib Lake.
BRAHMAUR : Ancient capital, Temples,
CHAIL: Palace, Highest cricket ground in the world, Hill station.
CHAIL SANCTUARY : Birds and Wildlife
CHAMBA : Temples, Museum, Gateway to Tisa & pangh valleys, Garden, Murals and paintings.
DALHOUSIE : Hill station, Tibetan Handicrafts, Picnic Spot.
DHARMSALA : Hillstation, Tibetan Handicrafts, Headquarters of Dalai Lama, Tibetan monastery, Bhangsunag temple
GOBINDSAGAR : Boating
JAWALA MUKHI : Temple, Festival of flame goddess.
KALPA : Handloom shawls, Folk dances, Forest Flora and Fauna.
KANGRA : Fort, Ancient Town, Miniature paintings, Temples
KASAULI : Hill station
KHAJIAR : Lake-side valley, Golf.
KHOKSAR : Gateway to the Lahaul and spiti valleys, the land of the lumas.
KOTGARH : Orchards.
KUFRI : Winter sports
KULLU : Orchards, Temples, scenery,trekking, Trout fishing.
KYELANG : Buddhist monastery, frescoes last town before the picturesque Lahaul and spiti valleys.
MANIKARAN : Hot springs, Sikh Gurudwara & Shiv Temple.
MANALI : Hill resorts, Trekking, Temples, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Orchards, Four tiered wooden temple of Hadimba Devi with Pagoda shaped roof,
MANDI : River side hill station, Pilgrim centre, Temple, Floating island,sculptures
MASHOBRA : Hiking, Picnic spot.
NAGAR : Roerich's home now a museum,temples.
NALDEHRA : Golf
NAINA DEVI : Hindu pilgrim centre.
NAHAN : Hill station, Temples.
NARKANDA : Views of Himalayan peaks.
NURPUR : Forts,Handlooms.
PALAMPUR : Hill station, plantations.
PAONTA SAHIB : Sikh pilgrim centre, Fort.
REWALSAR: Sacred lake for Hindus, Buddists and Sikhs.
SHIMLA : Major hill resort of india, Year-round holiday centre, Meadows and Forsts, Handicraft.
SOLAN : Hill station.
TATTAPANI : Sulphur spring.
THEOG : Trout fishing.
TRILOKINATH : Buddist pilgrim centre, Monatery