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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

Himachal Pradesh

How to Reach ---

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.
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...
 
Shimla Dharamshala ▪  Kullu ▪ Lahaul
▪ Mandi ▪ Dalhousie ▪  Manali ▪  Spiti
▪ Nagar
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...
 
Shimla Dharamshala ▪  Kullu ▪ Lahaul
▪ Mandi ▪ Dalhousie ▪  Manali ▪  Spiti
▪ Nagar



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