Himachal Pradesh is a northern Indian state in the Himalayas known for its scenic mountain towns and resorts. It has a strong Tibetan presence as the Dalai Lama resides there, reflected in its Buddhist temples and monasteries. Shimla is the capital located in the Himalayan foothills, known for its handicraft shops and as the former British summer capital. Several wildlife sanctuaries aim to protect habitats and prohibit hunting, including Bandli, Chail, Churdhar, and Daranghati sanctuaries. National parks in Himachal Pradesh work to conserve natural areas and include Great Himalayan National Park and Pin Valley National Park. The only biosphere reserve

1. HIMACHAL PARDESH
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2. HIMACHAL PRADESH
Himachal Pradesh is a northern Indian state in the
Himalayas. It's home to scenic mountain towns and
resorts such as Dalhousie. Host to the Dalai Lama,
Himachal Pradesh has a strong Tibetan presence. This is
reflected in its Buddhist temples and monasteries, as well
as its vibrant Tibetan New Year celebrations. The region is
also well known for its trekking, climbing and skiing areas.

3. SHIMLA
Shimla also known as Simla is the capital
of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan
foothills. Once the summer capital of
British India, it remains the terminus of the
narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway,
completed in 1903. It’s also known for the
handicraft shops that line The Mall, a
pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar
Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden
toys and crafts.

4. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
A wildlife sanctuary is an area where
animal habitats and their surroundings
are protected from any sort of
disturbance. The capturing, killing and
poaching of animals is strictly prohibited
in these regions. They aim at providing a
comfortable living to the animals.

5. WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES IN HIMACHAL
PRADESH
• Bandli Sanctuary: Himachal Pradesh.
• Chail Sanctuary: Himachal Pradesh.
• Churdhar Sanctuary: Himachal Pradesh.
• Daranghati Sanctuary: Himachal Pradesh.

6. PICTURES OF SANCTUARIES

7. ANIMALS IN HIMACHAL
WILD BORES RED PANDA
BEARS SNOW LEOPARD

8. CROPS IN HP
The main cereals cultivated in Himachal Pradesh
are wheat, maize, rice, and barley. Kangra, Mandi
district and to some extent Paonta valley of Sirmur
district are the major producers of wheat, maize, and
rice. Barley is cultivated largely in Shimla district.

9. NATIONAL PARK
A national park is a park in use for
conservation purposes, created and protected
by national governments. Often it is a reserve
of natural, semi-natural, or developed land
that a sovereign state declares or owns.

10. NATIONAL PARKS IN HIMACHAL
PRADESH
•Great Himalayan National Park
•Pin Valley National Park
•Khirganga
•Inderkila
•Simbalbara

11. BIOSPHERE RESERVES
Biosphere reserves are 'learning places
for sustainable development'. Each site
promotes solutions reconciling the
conservation of biodiversity with its
sustainable use. Biosphere reserves are
nominated by national governments and
remain under the sovereign jurisdiction of
the states where they are located.

12. Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve
Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve is the
only biosphere reserve in Himachal Pradesh
located in the western Himalayas region,
within Himachal Pradesh state in North India.