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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Location:
Western Himalayan Region (India)
Capital:Shimla / Simla
Languages Spoken:
Hindi & Pahari
Best Time To Visit:
May to Mid-October |
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Himachal literally means, "lap of snow". Himachal Pradesh is essentially a mountain state, which set amidst the high mountain ranges of Dauladhar, Pir Panjal and Great Himalayas. Himachal is blessed with some of the most spectacular landscapes with mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valley, flowers filled meadow, misty woods, fast flowing icy rivers, glaciers, enchanting lakes and part of the Tibetan Plateau. It is located in the transition zone from the plains to the Shivalik Himalayas to Lower Himalayas to Great Himalayas and then to the tarns Himalayas. It is a delightful state for visitors offering beautiful landscape with nice construction of villages and houses. You can choose this itinerary for different season offering different natural scenery.
Himachal Pradesh is wrapped in snow most of the time. Many parts of the Himachal state have a distinctly Austrian look with conifer-clad mountains, chalet-like huts with overhanging balconies and serene blue valleys watered by snow-fed streams. Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, is still very much a Raj township in appearance and atmosphere.
Himachal Pradesh stores numerous wonderful hill stations, which are particularly cool in summers. Shimla, Dalhousie, Kullu , Kasauli, Manali, Chail and Kufri are a few of the hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh which offer breathtaking scenery. Dharmasala, where the Dalai Lama lives, is another important centre on the tourist map. The foremost shrine in Kangra town is the Brajeshwari Devi temple. 30-km from Kangra is Jwalamukhi, one of the most revered temples in northern India. The Kangra Museum has an impressive art collection.
Himachal is state that will enchant you in all seasons. Popularly known as 'Dev Bhoomi'- the abode of gods, Himachal is land of temples. Lamaistic Buddhism is also popular in the trans-Himalayan regions where Chortens, Stupas and Gompas or monasteries dot the landscape. The pilgrimage centres such as Manikaran, Renuka, Jwalamukhi, Paonta Sahib Gurudwara, Lakshmi Narayan Temple at Chamba and Rewalsar Monastery, attract lakhs of tourists every year. Experience the old-world charm by visiting any of the hill stations of Dalhousie, Dharamsala, Shimla , Chamba, Kullu , Manali and Mandi. Hike along the unforgettable walks and explore these charming hill towns of Himachal. Venture deeper into the remote inaccessible wilderness areas of The Great Himalayan National Park and the Pin Valley, in addition to other small wildlife sanctuaries, renowned for their unique Himalayan flora and fauna. Kinnaur, Spiti and Lahaul offer a touch of the exotic and more, than just a dash of adventure. |
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