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Geographical location of Himachal Pradesh

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Geographical location of Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh is situated between 30 degree 22′ 40” to 33 degree 12’ 20” north latitudes and 75 degree 45′ 55″ to 79 degree 04’ 20” east longitudes. Himachal Pradesh is predominantly a mountainous State located in North – West India. It shares an international border with China. The altitude … Read more Geographical location of Himachal Pradesh

Folk Dances of Himachal Pradesh

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Folk Dances of Himachal Pradesh Himachal is called Dev Bhoomi as there is local deity that is looking over its patrons in each and every village of the state. And what better way to please the Gods than to dance for them. Dancing , when done with the body and soul gets you a direct … Read more Folk Dances of Himachal Pradesh

History of modern Himachal Pradesh after Independence

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History of modern Himachal Pradesh after Independence Himachal Pradesh has a rich history that has laid a strong foundation for the state it is now. The origin of Himachal Pradesh goes back to the era of the first ever human settlement that took place in India – Indus Valley Civilization. The flourishing civilization affected the … Read more History of modern Himachal Pradesh after Independence

Himachal Pradesh Trade and Commerce

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Himachal Pradesh Trade and Commerce Introduction: The Himalayan states of Himachal adjoining the plains of Punjab have for long been considered economicallybackward and based primarily upon a subsistence economy.The belief has been that it was with the coming of theBritish that they were first exposed to the outside worldeconomy. The limited amount of source material has; … Read more Himachal Pradesh Trade and Commerce

Health, Health Infrastructure and Health Policy of Himachal Pradesh

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Health, Health Infrastructure and Health Policy of Himachal Pradesh:- Himachal  Pradesh  has  a  population  of 6,856,509  including  3,473,892  males  and  3,382,617 females as per the provisional results of the Census of India 2011. Himachal Pradesh is ivided into 12 districts namely, Kangra, Hamirpur, Mandi, Bilaspur, Una, Chamba, Lahaul and Spiti, Sirmaur, Kinnaur, Kullu, Solanand Shimla. … Read more Health, Health Infrastructure and Health Policy of Himachal Pradesh

Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh

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Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh Adventure Tourism Himachal Pradesh has several option for adventure tourism like Paragliding (Solang-Manali), Trekking (In Himachal Kullu-Manali area is best for trekking and addition to this tribal area is also having several trekking roots. Main trekking routs of Himachal are Kinner-Kailash, Pin-Parbati, Manali-Padam-Leh … Read more Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES of Himachal Pradesh

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Historical and Archeological Places Chamba Chamba is an ancient town of Himachal Pradesh. The history of this place, according to records, dates back to 2nd century. The Maru dynasty ruled this place from ancient capital Bharmaur. Since then about 7 dynasties have ruled here. Chamba is known for its palaces, temples, “pahari” paintings, arts and … Read more ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES of Himachal Pradesh

Scheduled Tribe of Himachal Pradesh

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Scheduled Tribe of Himachal Pradesh Based on 2011 Census total popultaion of India is 08 Crore out of which ST population is 10.45 Crore (8.6%). The tribal communities in India are enormously diverse and heterogeneous. There are wide ranging diversities among them in respect of languages spoken, size of population and mode of livelihood. The … Read more Scheduled Tribe of Himachal Pradesh

Relief and Structure of Himachal Pradesh

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Relief and Structure of Himachal Pradesh The area covered by Himachal Pradesh lies in most complicated geological regions of Outer or sub-Himalayan zone, Lower Himalayan zone, Higher Himalayan zone, Tethys Himalayan zone. The highest relative relief (more than 5,100 m) is found in the eastern part of the state, covering the western part of Kinnaur, … Read more Relief and Structure of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh Major Cities and Tourist Places

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Himachal Pradesh Major Cities and Tourist Places   Himachal Pradesh is always known for its natural beauty. Here are some of the major cities as well as tourist places:   Manali Location:  Situated at a height of 6260 feet above sea level, Manali is one of the most popular, beautiful and awe-inspiring hill stations in … Read more Himachal Pradesh Major Cities and Tourist Places