Himachal Pradesh is famous for its natural beauty , hill stations and temples.
Area of himachal pradeh is 55,673 km or 21,495 sq miter.
| Area | 55673 KM | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL POPULATION | 6,864,602 | ||||
| MALES | 3,481,873 | ||||
| FEMALES | 3,382,729 | ||||
| POPULATION DESTINY | 123 | ||||
| SEX RATIO | 972 | ||||
| RURAL POPULATION | 6,176,050 | ||||
| URBAN POPULATION | 6,88,552 | ||||
| SCHEDULED CASTE POPULATION | 1,729,252 | ||||
| SCHEDULED TRIBE POPULATION | 392,126 | ||||
| LITERACY RATE | 83.78% | ||||
| MALE LITERACY | 90.83% | ||||
| FEMALE LITERACY | 76.60% | ||||
| DISTRICTS | 12 | ||||
| SUB-DIVISIONS | 62 | ||||
| TEHSILS | 82 | ||||
| SUB TEHSILS | 35 | ||||
| DEVELOPMENTAL BLOCKS | 77 | ||||
| TOWNS | 59 | ||||
| PANCHAYATS | 3,243 | ||||
| PANCHAYAT SMITIE | 77 | ||||
| ZILA PARISHAD | 12 | ||||
| URBAN LOCAL BODIES | 49 | ||||
| NAGAR NIGAM | 2 | ||||
| NAGAR PARISHADS | 25 | ||||
| NAGAR PANCHAYATS | 23 | ||||
| CENSUS VILLAGES | 20,690 | ||||
| INHABITED VILLAGES | 17,495 | ||||
| HEALTH INSTITUTIONS | 3,866 | ||||
| EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS | 17,000 | ||||
| MOTORABLE ROADS | 33,722km | ||||
| NATIONAL HIGHWAYS | 8 | ||||
| IDENTIFIED HYDROELECTRIC POTENTIAL | 23,000.43 MW
Yamuna, Satluj, Beas, ravi, Chenab, and Himruj. |
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| POTENTIAL HARNESSED | 9000 MW | ||||
| FOOD GRAIN PRODUCTION | 1,579,000 tones | ||||
| VEGETABLE PRODUCTION | 900,000 tones | ||||
| FRUIT PRODUCTION | 1,027,00 tones | ||||
| PER CAPITA INCOME | 1,04,943 | ||||
| SOCIAL SECURITY PENSIONS | 137,250 persons expenditure: over 600 Million |
Tourism: Tourism In Himachal Pradesh
Tourism in Himachal Pradesh is a major contributor to the states economy and growth.
Hill stations Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie, Chamba, Dharamshala and Kullu are popular destinations for foreign tourist.
Hindu Temple in Himachal Pradesh :-
- Naina Devi Temple
- Jwala Ji Temple
- Chintpurni
- Chamunda Devi Temple
- Baijnath Temple
- Bhimakali Temple
- Bijli Mahadev
- Jakhoo Temple.
Adventure Tourism Activities in Himachal Pradesh :-
- Ice skating in Shimla
- Paragliding in Bir billing and Solang valley
- Rafting in Kullu in Manali
- fishing in different parts in the state
Main Tourist Spots:
SHIMLA: Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
Main visiting palaces in Shimla are :-
- Chail
- Kufri
- Naldherada
- The famous Mall Road
- Scandal Point
- Ridge
- Town Hall
- Gaiety Theater
- Lakkad Bazzar
- Lower Bazzar
- Chora Maidan
- Advance Study
- Jakhu Temple
- Tara Devi
KULLU MANALI: Kullu Manali is the famous hill station for honeymooners and backpackers.
It is a popular tourist destination and serves as the gateway to Lahaul & Spiti district as well as Leh.
Visit Points In Manali :-
- Rohtang Pass
- Solang Valley
- Vashisht
- Mall Road
- Van Vihar
- Tibetans Monastery
- Hadimba Temple
- Club House
Visit Points In Kullu :-
- Shawl Factory
- Vaishno Devi Temple
- Manikaran
- Kasol Valley
- Gurudara Sahib
- Ram Mandir
- Shiv Temple
Manali: Manali is one of most famous place for Trekking in Himalayas.
Famous Trekking routs are :-
- Hamta Pass Trek
- Bhrigu Lake Trek
- Chanderkhani Trek
- Bijli Mahadev Trek
KANGRA: Kangra valley is one of the most green valley.
This valley sheltered by the Dhauladhar range.
Famous Tourist Points in Kangra :-
- Natural beauty
- Tea gardens
- Ancient temple Chamunda Temple
- Brijeshwari Temple
- Jwala ji Temple
- Baba Baroh
- Baijnath Temple
- Kangra Fort
- Maharaja Sansar Chand Museum
DHARAMSHALA :
Dharamshala is in Distt Kangra. It is in the shadow of the Dauladhar Mountains.
The Famous Place of Dharamshala are :-
- Mcleodganj
- His Holiness Dalai Lama Temple
- Tibetans Market
- Bagsu Nath Temple
- Dal Lake
- Cricket Stadium
Triund Hills are one of the main attractions in Dharamshala. Triund is one day trek at the upper reaches of Mcleodganj, about 9 km from Mcleodganj.
CHAMBA:
Chamba is the most ancient district in Himachal Pradesh. It is the land of Lord Shiva.
The main attractive tourist places are :-
- Chamba Town
- Dalhousie
- Khajjiar
- Bharmor
- Pangi
- Laxmi Narayan Temple
- Hari Har Temple
- Bhuri Singh Museum
- The Chowgan
- Rangmahal
DALHOUSIE:
Five hills arourn Dalhousie are :-
- Kathalagh
- Potreyn
- Terah
- Bakrota
- Bhangora
Tourist Points in Dalhousie are :-
- Bakrota Hills
- Ghandi Chowk
- Panchpulla
- Kalatop
- Tibetans Market
- Sadder Bazzar
There are four beautiful Churches in Dalhousie.
KHAJJIAR:
Main attraction of Khajjiar is Khajjiar Lake and Dauladhar mountains.
BHARMOUR :–
Bharmour is 65 km from Chamba town. It is famous for its ancient 84 temples.
MANIMAHESH LAKE:-
It is a high altitude lake. The religious significance of this lake is next to that of the Lake Mansarover in Tibet.
MANDI:-
There are many temples in Mandi Town like Triloki Nath Temple at Purani Mandi , Temple on Tarna Hills overlooking Mandi Town.
Historical Ghantaghar, Indira Market, Victoria Bridge and Gurudwara are other famous places of interest in the Town.
It is a base camp to visit tourist places Prashar, Barot, Shikari Devi, Kamrunag, etc.
KINNAUR :-
It is a beautiful valley in Himachal with amazing tourist spots. Kinnaur is tribal district of Himachal Pradesh . It is 250 km away from Shimla.
The high terrain here give way to great adventures sports of all kinds.
Beautiful trekking routes includes the ‘Parikarma of Kinner Kailash’.
Here is the Beautiful Nako Lake, Sangla- Baspa Valley.
LAHOUL SPITI:-
It is clear from the name Lahaul & Spiti .
The district comprises two different mountains tracts, one known as Lahaul and the other as Spiti.
The names Lahaul & Spiti have different origins. Lahoul Spitti is desert area. There are so many places to visit in Lahoul & Spitti.
SPITI VALLEY:-
- Chandertal Lake
- Kaza
- Ki
- Kibber
- Taboo
- Dhanker Monastery
- Pin Valley
- Giu Mummy are the main attraction
LAHOUL VALLEY :-
- Trilok Nath
- Mrikula Devi Temple
- Tandi Sangam
- Shashur Monastery
- Lady of Keylong
- Suraj Tall Lake
- Baralacha Pass
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Best time to visit Lahoul & Spiti in June to Sept.