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| States of India -
Himachal Pradesh |
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| Himachal Pradesh is India's most
popular and easily accessible hill state. Himachal pradesh is a land of gods
and saint. Himachal Pradesh is situated in the heart of western Himalayas,
and is bordered by Jammu & Kashmir in the north. Despite being a political
unity, Himachal Pradesh is hardly culturally homogenous. Himachal is blessed
with some of the most spectacular landscapes anywhere. Truly a travelers
paradise, with mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green and golden
valleys, flower filled meadows, misty woods, fast flowing icy rivers,
glaciers and enchanting lakes. Districts of Himachal maintains customs,
architecture, dress and agricultural methods. Through Hinduism dominates ,
there are substantial numbers of Sikhs, Muslims, and Christian and Spiti and
Kinnaur have been home to Tibetan Buddhist since the 10th century. |
| Himachal Pradesh at a
Glance --- |
| Location |
30o 22' 40" N to
33o 12' 40" N |
| 75o 45' 55" E to
79o 04' 20" E |
| Area |
55673 sq km |
| Population |
5170877 (1991 census) |
| Capital |
Shimla |
| Avg. Rainfall |
1469 mm |
| Languages |
Hindi and Local dialects |
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How to Reach ---
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By Air : Vayudoot services
connect Shimla with Kullu, Chandigarh and Delhi. Delhi is in turn connected
with Culcutta by Indian Airlines flights. Jagson Airlines has also flights
from Delhi to Shimla.
By Rail : Shimla is connected by a narrow guage railway line with Kalka
(90 kms) which in turn is connected with the major cities in India..
By Road : Regular bus services connect Shimla with Chandigarh 117 kms,
Kullu 220 kms, Manali 260 kms, Delhi 343 kms, Mandi 150 kms, Pathankot 380
kms, Ambala 151 kms, Chail 43 kms, Dehradun 240 kms. |
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| Cities of Himachal
Pradesh ... |
Every city of has an associated
charm, a distinct beauty that is hard to forget for lifetime. Click below for more information
on Himachal Pradesh cities...
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Hotels in Himachal Pradesh ... |
Choice of luxurious hotels with plenty of night life, or simplicity and
tranquility in one of the inexpensive, clean and comfortable rooms with
their own charm...
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