Himachal Pradesh, known as 'Deva Bhumi' or the land of gods, is celebrated for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural diversity, making it a popular tourist destination. Established as a state in 1971, it has a literacy rate of 63%, with most residents dependent on agriculture and significant contributions from fruit cultivation, earning it the title 'apple state of India.' The region also boasts diverse wildlife and numerous festivals, reflecting its vibrant local traditions.

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3. About Himachal Pradesh
 Renowned as Deva Bhumi (the land of gods)
 Beautiful landscapes having fresh water lakes,
gushing rivers, snow capped mountains, flowers and
fruits laden trees, glaring and colorful diversity of
culture, arts, living style of people etc make Himachal
Pradesh, a tourist's paradise.
 Himachal Pradesh was accredited as a Union
Territory in in 1950 and after the state of Himachal
Pradesh act in 1971, it was emerged as the 18th state
of India.
 19th century the British exercised their influence and
annexed the areas of Shimla
 Himachal is situated in the heart of western
Himalayas after the Gurkha War of 1815-16.

4. History:
 After Indian Independence, a
Union Territory of Hill states
was created. It primarily
consituted of hill states around
Shimla
 Himachal Pradesh became a
full fledged state of the
Republic of India on January
25, 1971.
 The literacy rate of the state is
63% now and is improving
every decade.
 Himachal is literally a power
house when it comes to hydro-
electricity.

5. People
 Most of the people in Himachal depend
on agriculture for livelihood
 The folk songs of Himachal Pradesh are
full of charm. They are usually based on
a religious or a romantic theme
 Most of the children study at
government run public schools. There
are many private schools at Shimla and
other parts of Himachal
 In general people of Himachal Pradesh
are honest, truthful, gentle, and good
humored.
 Most of the people in Himachal are
Hindus. There is a sizable number of
Buddhists who live in
Himachal. Hinduism practiced in the
areas of Himachal that are closer to the
northern plains is very similar to the
Hinduism practiced in the plains.

6. Forest
 Forest in Himachal cover an area of about 21,325sq.km.
i.e. about 38.3 of the total area of the state. The state
government is aiming to provide green cover to 50% of
the total area.

7. Agriculture
 Agriculture contributes over 45% to
the net state domestic product
 The main cereals grown are wheat,
maize, rice and barley
 production such as seed-potato,
ginger, vegetables, vegetable
seeds, mushrooms, chicory seeds,
hops, olives and fig
 Fruit cultivation is another field
which has proved to be an
economic boon to the farmers
 Himachal has earned the name of
the 'Apple State of India'.
 Himachal Pradesh is often called
the fruit bowl of the country. Apples,
Pomegrenade, Peaches, Cheery
and Lichi are few of the major fruit
produces of the statehe

8. Wildlife in Himachal
 Oak, Deodar, Blue Pine, Fir, Adlers,
Birch and Spruce are the main
variety of trees spread in the
mountains.
 Forests of Himachal are home to
several wild animals too.
 Last estimated, there are over 1500
bird and 350 animal species in the
state. This includes the leopards,
the rare snow Leopards, Ghoral,
Musk Deer and Monal. The state
boasts of largest number of wildlife
sanctuaries in Northern India. It has
11 major national parks and
sanctuaries.

9. Fairs and Festivals
 Each district has its own sequence of
annual fairs which are connected with the
historical and sociological background of
that area
 Festivals: Pori Festival, Fulaich,
Lohadi, Dussera, Holi, Chaitti, Chaitraul,
Basora or Bishu, Minjar, Rakhadumni
(Rakhi), Gugnaumi, Losar, Sairi,
Diwali, Dyali, Khogal,Sajo, Gotsi or
Gochi,Karwa Chauth, Khepa, Magha
Naun, Faguli
 Fairs:Sovi Jataras, Fair of Pata, Fairs
of Haryali, Nahauli, Fair of Mela Jagra,
Minjar, Kahika,Vrajeshwari, Fair of
Sikhs,Jwalamukhi, Renuka ,Cattle Fair,
Lavi, Chintpuri, Minghal, Sivaratri.

10.  Lavi Mela:
 Cattle/Seri Fair:

11.  Renuka Fair:
 Summer Festivals, Shimla

12.  Porie Festival:
 Minjar:

13. Some Beautiful pics of
Himachal Pradesh