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1. ~:Abode of Snow:~
HIMACHAL
PRADESH

2. Where it is located?

3. GEOGRAPHY
Topography mainly hilly.
38% of total land is forest.
Average altitude ranges from 450 m. to
6500 m above sea level.
Hilly region divided into:
-Shivaliks or Outer Himalayas
-Lesser Himalayas
-The Great Himalayan & Zaska.
Climate & weather is cool throught the
year.

4. The beauty of Himachal unleashes
after the rainy season with lush
green cover on mountains.
Chief rivers : Indus and Ganges;
• Chenab
• Beas
• Ravi
• Yamuna
• Sutlej
• Spiti

6. AFTER RAINY
SEASON
EARLY
WINTER

7. CENSUS
AREA: 55,673 sq km
NO. OF DISTRICTS: 12
CAPITAL: Shimla
POPULATION: 68.56 lakh
SEX RATIO: 974/1000
males
LITERACY RATE:
83.78%
% OF TOTAL
POPULATION: 0.57
DENSITY OF
POPULATION: 123/Sq km
FACT: No city over 1 lakh
population.

8. PEOPLE & CULTURE
LANGUAGES:-
Official language: Hindi
 Prominent language: Pahari
 Other languages: Punjabi, Dogri,
Kangri & Kinnauri
RELIGIONS:-
 95.77% - Hindus(Rajputs, Brahmins &
Mahajans-High caste; Artisans-Lower
caste)
 1.63% - Muslims
 >1% - Buddhists
 0.1% - Christians

9. FESTIVALS:-
 Dusshera of Kullu :
7day fest to mark the
return of Lord Rama to
Ayodhya.
 Ladarcha Fest, Spiti :
A fair, celebrated in 3rd
week of august. Get-
together of visitors and
traders.
 Khepa Fest, Kinnaur:
Fest of chasing
demons and most
famous.

10.  Doongri Fest, Kullu :
Colourful fest to mark
the advent of spring.
 Minjar Fest,
Chamba : 7-day
carnival depiciting the
cultural bonding of
people. Local diety
taken in a pocession
for immersion.
 Shivratri Fair,
Mandi : A week long
fair at Baijinath’s
Shiva temple in Feb
and March.

11. PEOPLE:-
 The people of Himachal love colour.
 Their dress patterns follow the local climate.
 The people of Lahaul wear long gowns and
trousers but their gowns do not have mandarin
sleeves.
 They wear grass or leather boots.
 Their caps indicate the region they come from.

12. MAJOR CROPS &
FOOD:-
 Cultivate cash crops like
wheat, maize, rice and
barley.
 Best Dishes : Indra – A
dish prepared by Urad dal
and Bada in Shimla
district.
Siddu – Made from
Soybean or Walnut.
 Not To Be Missed :
Enjoying Makki or fresh
Corn flour i.e grounded in
water propelled-mill and is
eaten with milk at
breakfast.

13. ECONOMY
 The economy of the state is highly
dependent on three sources:
hydroelectric power, tourism and
agriculture.
 The first five year plan allocated
Rs.5.27 crore to Himachal.
 It has started from 1951.
 More than 50% of this expenditure
was incurred on road construction
 Himachal now ranks fourth in respect
of per capita income Agriculture
contributes over 45%
 Over 93% of the population in
Himachal depend directly upon
agriculture which provides direct
employment to 71% of its people.
 The Economy of the Himachal
Pradesh is currently the third fastest
growing economy in India.

14. How To Reach Himachal?
Shimla:-
 By Air: From Delhi airport to Jubbarhati air
port.
 By Rail: Shimla is connected by a broadgauge
line up to Kalka (90 km). The journey between
Kalka and Shimla takes about six hours and is
one of the finest ways of enjoying the
landscape. The Shivalik Express is a deluxe
train on this route. Delhi (380 km), Chandigarh
(120 km) and Kalka (90 km) from Shimla.
 By Road: Shimla is connected by road to all
major cities in north India. Taxi cabs for Shimla
are available at Delhi, Chandigarh, Ambala and
Kalka.Buses can also be chartered.

15. TOURISM
Shimla
 The old Christ Church, with its
beautiful stained glass windows, is
one of Shimla's most prominent
landmarks. There are plenty of
adventure sports and short hikes
on offer in the vicinity as well.
Manali
 Manali, with its soothing backdrop
of the Himalayas, offers a blend of
tranquility and adventure that
makes it one of northern India's
most popular destinations. Located
in the Kullu Valley.

16. Dharmashala & Ganji
 The towns of Dharamsala and
MacLeod Ganj are home to
the exiled Tibetan
Government. The Dalai Lama
resides in Dharamsala, and
many Tibetans have followed
him there.
Famous Places in Manali

17. The pass lies at a picturesque location with the rivers Beas
and Chenab that lies to the southern and northern side of
Rohtang Pass. Rohtang Pass is famous for its picturesque
views of the valley and various hidden waterfalls.
Rohtang Pass is a must visit on your trip Kullu-Manali.
Rohtang Pass

18. Situated atop a hillock the Hidimba Devi Temple is
surrounded by thick deodar forests and was built in 1553.
The temple is dedicated to the Rakshasa Hidimba who
was also the wife of the Pandava Bhima.
Hidimba Temple

19. Solang valley is also known as the ‘Snow Point’ and is
famous for hosting various winter adventure sports like
skiing, parachuting and paragliding etc. The views from
the point are magnificent and give views to snow capped
peaks and glaciers.
Solang Valley

20. Nehru Kund refers to a natural cold water spring that
originates from the Brighu River. The springs are located
5 Kilometers from Manali on the national highway to Leh
towards Keylong.
Nehru Kund

21. Sultanpur Palace was formerly called as the Rupi Palace and
is newly built on the remnants of the older which was
damaged in an earthquake. The palace houses various
wall paintings and its marvelous blend of Pahari style
architecture and colonial style.
Sultanpur Palace

22. Beas River is often described as the Heart of Kullu valley
and is known for its various camping spots and water
sports. The river also marks the eastern border of
Alexander the Great’s empire in 326 BC. The flow of the
river is very fast and is not fit for swimming, but is the
perfect for Rafting.
Beas River