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Himachal
Pradesh
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Himachal
is situated in the heart of western himalayas. It is
a mountainous state with altitudes ranging from 350
to 7000 meters (1050 ft. to 21000 ft.) above the sea
level. Hills and valleys with crisp, clean air, snow
clad peaks, sparking rivers characterise this state.
Himachal is a tourism friendly state where the simplicity
of rural living is visible alongwith specially developed
infrastructure for tourists. Himachal Tourism is a promotional
organisation for the tourism activities in the state.
The folk songs of Himachal Pradesh are full of charm.
Capital : Shimla
Language : Hindi, Pahari
Area : 55,673 Sq. km.
Tourist season : All round the year
Population : 5.5 Million
Literacy Rate : 63%
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Manali
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Manali
is situated on the River Beas, at an altitude of 2,200
metres. Manali is a picturesque little town ideal place
to relax in full view of snow-clad mountains. It is
also known as the 'Queen of Hill Station'. Manali is
a lovely and very popular holiday destination, it is
a ideal spot for picnics punctuated with sun-bathing,
fishing. The main attractions of Manali
are Tibetan Monastery, Hadimba, Devi Temple.
Shimla : The state
capital Shimla,
provides a cool relief to those who come here during
the summer months. Jakhu Temple, Himachal State Museum,Tara
Devi, Sankatmochan, Roman Catholic Cathedral, Lakkar
(wood) Bazaar are some worth visiting places.
Dalhousie : Dalhousie
is a typical hill resort with its fin-roofed, half timbered
houses spread over 13 aq. km of well forested hills
at heights between 1525 & 2378 metres.
Kullu : Kullu
is a picturesque valley. The unique event in Kullu is
celebration of Dusserha.
Lahaul Spiti : The
lahaul plateau nourished by the Chandra & Bhaga
rivers and the Spiti valley linked to it by a high pass
the Kunzam-la, are together a district in Himachal Pradesh.
It is one of the best trekking areas in the world.
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Hill
Station Hotel Packages for Indians
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