Himachal Pradesh was named by a great Sanskrit scholar of the state, Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma. The word Himachal Pradesh literally means “land in the laps of Himalayas”. Shimla is the capital of the state and one of the beautiful hill stations. Himachal tours boast lush greenery and serenity that will take away your heart with the very first look.

Where is Himachal Pradesh

Sprawled across an area of 55,670 km², Himachal Pradesh is bordered on the north by Jammu & Kashmir, west & south-west by Punjab, south-east by Haryana & Uttarakhand and east by Tibet Autonomous Region. The regions of the state have an elevation ranging from 300-7000 m above sea level.

Major Cities

Though the state is home to numerous popular and best off-beat places, some famous cities of Himachal Pradesh are Shimla, Dharamsala, Kangra, Kullu and Manali. While Shimla is the largest city, Dharamsala, is popular as a Buddhist pilgrim destination that serves as the residence of the honorable Dalai Lama. Kangra is famous for its mountainous beauty and Kullu & Manali are best places to get playful in the snow.

Places to Visit

Himachal Pradesh is truly a tourist’s paradise, owing to its lush greenery and great beauty.

Shimla, the capital city and a famous hill station draws in numerous tourists. Some famous points of interest in Shimla are Ridge, Jakhoo Hills, Mall Road, Shimla State Museum and Tara Devi.

Bir is a famous centre for spiritual studies, ecotourism and meditation. It is noted for its Buddhist monasteries.

Dalhousie is noted for its Victorian charms that appeals in travelers from various parts of the world.

Kullu Valley is famous for its apple orchards, famous festivals, ancient temples, handicrafts and woolen apparels. Kullu & Manali are the best destinations to escape from the scorching summer time.

Himachal Pradesh is also a famous destination for various adventure sport activities and its trekking trails.

How to Reach

Air: The airport at Delhi is the nearest international airport, which is well connected to various international destinations. Shimla, Gaggal and Bhuntar airports are the three domestic airports in Himachal Pradesh that connects it to various states in India.

Rail: The state has a narrow gauge railway line that connects Shimla with Kalka. The railway line from Pathankot to Jogindernagar links Punjab with Himachal Pradesh.

Road: Himachal Pradesh is Roadways well connected to various cities and states of India via well active 8 National and 19 State Highways.

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Blessed with beautiful mountain ranges, Himachal Pradesh is the most spectacular and picturesque land of India. Even you can say a land of vacationers where they come to spend some time amongst the serenity and family while gazing the snow covered peaks, deep gorges, flourishing green valleys, foggy woods, speedy graceful rivers, delightful lakes and flower packed fields. Its deep valleys and high mountains are connected by scenic roads. On the other side, wonderful valleys of Kullu and Kangra, Lahaul and Spiti present various aspects of colors.

 Life here moves in a smooth way far from the bustling life of cities. Himachal Pradesh lives a simple and impressive life, tending their orchards, fields and flocks. Rich in art and culture, the people of Himachal passionately celebrate year rounds of fair and festivals, music and dance.

Culture

According to the legendary, there are 90% of the population of Himachal Pradesh is Hindu and it is divided into various communities like Brahmins, Rajputs, Kannets, Rathis and Kolis.

Fair and festivals

Festivals of here are the integral part of all the Indians. The beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh has many fairs and festivals to celebrate throughout the year. In the list of fair and festivals.

National Snow statue competition- The competition is happen at Kufri near Shimla. It is an ice-skating event in Shimla which begins in The New Year.

Lohri- It is a festival that shows the productions of good rabbi crop. People light up the night sky on 13^th January every year.

Basant Panchami- It is a great festival where people fly kites for the arrival of spring monsoon.

Shivratri- The festival is dedicated to the lord Shiva and celebrated his marriage woith great enthusiasm. It is perform at the popular Baijnath Shrine.

Cattle fair- It is happen at Nalwari in Bilaspur.

Chat Durga Ashtami- it is celebrated at the shakti shrines at Jwalamukhi, Hathkoti, Chitpurni and Vajreshwari.

Holi- The festival of colors is celebrated at the month of March. 

Baishaki- A great festival of Sikh communities.

Dussehra- It is a great holy festival of the Hindu religion and is celebrated in October.

Diwali- The festival of lights is celebrated throughout the state.

Lavi Fair- It is also a holy fair which is celebrated at Sirmaur where statues of Parasuram are immersed in Renuka Lake.

Christmas- It is another great festival which has been celebrating since the days of the British Rule.

To experience these festivities people come here from every nook and corner of the globe by taking various tour packages to Himachal as it gives plenty of time to enjoy their vacation with their family and loved ones. Book one of the best Himachal tour packages and enjoy the hassle free time while exploring the culture, festivals, sightseeing, dance and drama of here and return with some captivating lifetime feelings.