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States of
India- Himachal Pradesh |
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Introduction :
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Nestled in the Himalayas, the world's mightiest mountain ranges, Himachal
is blessed with some of the most spectacular landscapes anywhere. Truly
a travellers paradise, with mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green
and golden valleys, flower filled meadows, misty woods, fast flowing icy
rivers, glaciers and enchanting lakes.Himachal Pradesh is totally a
mountain state and a delight for the visitors, particularly during the
summer season when people flock to this tiny hill station to escape the
scorching heat of the plains. It came into being in its present form
with the partition of the Punjab into Punjab and Haryana in 1966. High
points of Himachal are as follows. The winding roads and high passes
link its high mountains and valleys. While the picturesque valleys of
Kullu and Kangra are a blend of colors. In marked contrast the stark and
barren terrain of Lahaul and Spiti have a stunning lunar and scape like
beauty. |
| Capital |
Shimla |
| Area |
55,673 sq. km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 27 °C, Min 14.5°C.
Winter : Max 16.5 °C, Min 5.2 °C. |
| Rainfall |
170 cms |
| Language |
Hindi & Pahari |
| Best Time to Visit |
April to Mid-July, Mid-September to Mid-November |
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How to get there :
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Air: Vayudoot services connect Shimla with Kullu, Chandigarh and Delhi.
Delhi is in turn connected with Culcutta by Indian Airlines flights. Jagson
Airlines has also flights from Delhi to Shimla
Rail: Shimla is connected by a narrow guage railway line with Kalka
(90 kms) which in turn is connected with the major cities in India.
Road: Regular bus services connect Shimla with Chandigarh 117 kms,
Kullu 220 kms, Manali 260 kms, Delhi 343 kms, Mandi 150 kms, Pathankot 380 kms,
Ambala 151 kms, Chail 43 kms, Dehradun 240 kms. |
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Major Cities : |
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Shimla |
Dharamshala |
Kullu |
Lahaul |
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Mandi |
Dalhousie |
Manali |
Spiti |
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Nagar |
Solan |
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Accommodations : |
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Shimla |
Dharamshala |
Kullu |
Lahaul |
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Mandi |
Dalhousie |
Manali |
Spiti |
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Nagar |
Solan |
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