Himachal Pradesh is a state in India, established on January 25, 1971, with a total area of 55,673 km² and a population of approximately 7.37 million. The state has 12 districts and is known for its rich cultural diversity, significant literacy rate of 83.78%, and wildlife attractions such as the Great Himalayan National Park. Popular destinations include Kullu-Manali, and the state is famous for its cuisine, including dishes like Thukpa and Kullu Trout.

1. HIMACHAL PRADESH
BY:-HEMANT YADAV

2. STATE PROFILE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
State India
Statehood 25 January 1971
Capitals Shimla
Dharamshala (Second Capital in
Winter)
Total Districts 12
Government
• Governor Acharya Dev Vrat
• Chief Justice Surya Kant
• Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur (BJP)
• Legislature Unicameral (68 seats)
• Parliamentary constituency Rajya Sabha 3
Lok Sabha 4

3. Area
• Total 55,673 km
2
(21,495 sq mi)
Area rank 18
th
Population
• Total 73,67,602
• Rank 21st
• Density 123/km
2
(320/sq mi)
Language
• Official Hindi,
• Additional official Sanskrit
Time zone UTC+05:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 code IN-HP
HDI 0.720 (High)
HDI rank 9th (2017)
Literacy 83.78%
Website www.himachal.nic.in

4. DISTRIC OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

5. Religion in
Himachal Pradesh
Languages of
Himachal Pradesh
Hinduism (95.17%) Hindi (85.88%)
Islam (2.18%) Punjabi (8.96%)
Sikhism (1.16%) Nepali (1.30%)
Buddhism (1.15%) Kashmiri (0.83%)
Christianity (0.18%) Others (3.03%)
Jainism (0.03%)
Other or none (0.2%)

6. GREAT HIMALAYAN NATIONAL PARK
Location: Himachal Pradesh
Main Wildlife Attractions: snow leopard,
Himalayan brown bear, Himalayan thar, blue
sheep
Coverage Area: 1171 sq.kms.
Established: 1984
Best Time to Visit : April to June and
September to November

7. Main Wildlife Attractions
snow leopard, Himalayan brown bear,
Himalayan thar, blue sheep

8. STATE BIRD OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
Western Tragopan

9. STATE ANIMAL OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
Snow leopard

10. State Flower of Himachal Pradesh
Pink Rhododendron

11. STATE TREE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
Cedrus deodara

12. FAMOUS FRUIT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
APPLES

13. FAMOUS FOOD OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
7 Famous Dishes Of Himachal You Must Definitely
Try During Your Family Vacation
• Thukpa: A noodle soup of Tibetan origin,
Thukpa can be prepared in both vegetarian
and non-vegetarian ways
• Thenthuk
• Dham
• Sidu
• Madra
• Kullu Trout
• Chicken Anardana

14. FAMOUS DANCE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
The Chhanak Chham Dance

15. The Enchanting Lahauli Dance

16. Best Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh
Kullu-Manali – The Country’s Famous Hill Station

17. Ideal duration: 4-5 days
Best time to visit: May-July and November-January for
snowfall.
How to reach: Chandigarh is the nearest airport, 252
Kms away. The nearest railhead is also in Chandigarh, 270
Kms away. Kullu is 570 Kms from Delhi via road.
Things to do:
Indulge in adventure sports at Solang Valley
Visit Manali Bird Sanctuary
Go trekking, camping, angling & river rafting in Kullu
Visit the Old temples

18. Shimla – The Capital Of Himachal Pradesh

19. Dalhousie – Mini Switzerland Of India