The document provides information about the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It discusses the history of Himachal Pradesh, noting that it was established as a province in 1948 and became a state in 1971. It also lists some of the major tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh, including Kullu-Manali, Shimla, and Dharamshala. Additionally, it describes traditions and lifestyle in Himachal Pradesh, mentioning folk music and dances as well as the largely agricultural and Hindu population.

1. HIMACHAL PRADESH
By Rishikesh .S

2. CONTENT
• History of himachal pradesh
• Tourism
• list of Major tourist places
• TRADITIONS OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
• Famous Personalities From Himachal Pradesh

3. HISTORY OF
HIMACHALPRADESH
Himachal Pradesh was established in 1948 as a Chief
Commissioner's Province within the Union of India . The
Himachal History The province comprised the hill districts
around Shimla and southern hill areas of the former Punjab
region. Himachal became a part C state on 26 January 1950 with
the implementation of the Constitution of India. Himachal
Pradesh became a Union Territory on 1 November 1956. On 18
December 1970 the State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by
Parliament and the new state came into being on 25 January 1971.
Thus Himachal emerged as the eighteenth state of the Indian
Union.
In earlier times, the area was variously divided among smaller
kingdoms, such as those of Chamba, Bilaspur, Bhagal and Dhami.
After the Gurkha War of 1815–1816, it became part of the British
india

4.  After independence the Chief Commissioner's province of H.P. came
into being on 15 April 1948. Himachal became a part C state on 26
January 1950 with the implementation of the Constitution of
India. Himachal Pradesh became Union Territory on 1 November
1956. On 18 December 1970 the State of Himachal Pradesh Act was
passed by Parliament and the new state came into being on 25 January
1971. Thus H.P. emerged as the eighteenth state of Indian Union.

5. TOURISM
Tourism in Himachal Pradesh relates
to tourism in the Indian state of Himachal
Pradesh. This is famous for
its Himalayan landscapes and popular hill-
stations. Many outdoor activities such
as rock climbing, mountain
biking, paragliding, ice-skating, trekking,
rafting, and heli-skiing are popular tourist
attractions in Himachal Pradesh.[1]

6. L I S T O F M A J O R T O U R I S T P L A C E S I N H I M A C H A L P R A D E S H
 Kullu-Manali – Country’s Famous Hill Station
 Shimla – The Capital Of Himachal Pradesh
 Dharamshala – The Residence Of Dalai Lama
 Kasauli– The Gateway To Himachal
 Bir Billing – An Adventure-Seeker’s Paradise
 Malana – To Get Your Spirits High!
 Dalhousie – Mini Switzerland Of India
 Spiti + Tabo + Kaza– Offbeat Destinations For Avid Travellers

7.  Kasol – Trek To Your Heart’s Delight
 Khajjiar – A Perfect Family Getaway Awaits
 Mashobra – A Well-kept Secret
 Palampur – Dotted With Tea Gardens
 Kinnaur – Apples And Colorful Ethnicity
 Kufri – The Snowy Retreat
 Chail – The Untouched Gem
 McLeod Ganj – Little Lhasa
 Chitkul – Last Village Of India

8. TRADITION OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
 Music and dance of Himachal Pradesh reflects its cultural identity. Through their dance and music,
they entreat their gods during local festivals and other special occasions. There are also dances that are
specific to certain regions of the state.
 Some of the dance forms of Himachal are Losar Shona Chuksam (Kinnaur), Dangi (Chamba), Gee
Dance and Burah dance, (Sirmour), Naati, Kharait, Ujagjama and Chadhgebrikar (Kullu) and Shunto (Lahaul &
Spiti).
 People of the state generally prefer folk music. There is no classical form of music, as for the
Himachal Pradesh is concerned. Himachali dance forms are highly varied and quite complicated. These
dances are very vital part of the tribal life. It reflects the culture and the tradition of Himachal Pradesh.
Hardly any festivity here is celebrated without dancing. Some of the dance forms
like Dulshol, Dharveshi, Drodi, Dev Naritya, Rakshas Nritya, Dangi, Lasa, Nati and Nagas are danced all over
the region.

9. LIFESTYLEOF PEOPLEINHIMACHAL
PRADESH
The people of Himachal Pradesh live a simple life
where most of them are engaged in agricultural
activities. More than 90% of the population of the
state are Hindus while a majority of Buddhists are
found in the areas of Dharamshala, McLeodganj and
in the areas of Lahaul and Spiti. Amongst the Hindus
community the most common ones are Brahmins,
Rajputs, Kannets, Rathis and Kolis. All the people in
Himachal Pradesh are humble, sensitive and hard
working. Chained by their own vedic beliefs, the
natives appear to have remained secluded from the
modern trends. Their life seems to be revolving
around the mountains and valleys which they
consider as their home.

10. F A M O U S P E R S O N A L I T I E S F R O M T H E L A N D O F S N O W H I M A C H A L
P R A D E S H
• Nainsukh - Painter of Kangra school of painting
• Gambhari Devi(1922-2013) - folk singer, folklorist
• Norah Richards - theatre
• Nicholas Roerich - painter, lived in Kullu valley with Helena Roerich
• Sobha Singh - painter, lived in Andretta Village, Palampur, Kangra
• Vijay Sharma Painter and art Historian
• Major Som Nath Sharma - military personnel; first Param Vir
Chakra awardee
• Lieutenant Colonel Dhan Singh Thapa - military personnel;
Param Vir Chakra awardee.
• Captain Vikram Batra - officer of the Indian Army;
posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra

11. I N T E R E S T I N G FAC T A B O U T H I M AC H A L
P R A D E S H
1. The word Himachal is a combination of the Sanskrit
words, “Hima” and “Anchal”, which means “snow” and
“lap” respectively. It is no coincidence that the state is
located in the lap of the Himalayas.
2. The integration of four districts, Mandi, Chamba,
Mahasu, and Sirmour, with 30 princely states, led to the
formation of Himachal Pradesh as a Union Territory in
1948. Eventually, in 1971, the province attained statehood
and become the 18th state in India.
3. The capital of Himachal Pradesh is Shimla. The city sits
atop seven hills, and is popularly referred to as the Queen
of Hills.
4. Dharamshala is the winter capital of the state.
5. The area of Himachal Pradesh is 55,673 square
kilometres.

12. 6. As per the 2011 census, the population of the
state is 68,56,509.
7. There are 68 assembly seats in Himachal
Pradesh.
8. There are 4 Lok Sabha seats in the state.
9. The number of Rajya Sabha seats from
Himachal Pradesh is 3.
10. The state has 5 national parks.
11. The principal languages spoken in Himachal
Pradesh are Hindi and Pahari.

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