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northern state | HIMACHAL PRADESH |
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NORTH INDIA :: Himachal Pradesh |
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 KNOW HIMACHAL PRADESH |
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| Himachal Pradesh is a tiny hill state whose pleasant summers make it a popular holiday resort and is situated in the Western Himalayan belt of Northern India. It is wrapped in snow most of the time. It is replete with dense forests, variety of flora and fauna, fast-flowing rivers,snow-covered mountains, small fairyland villages, friendly folk, terraced fields increase its charm. This state is filled with numerous places of pilgrimage and rituals, ceremonies as well as legends and folklore are plentiful too. The State of Himachal Pradesh is made up of ten districts with a total area of 56,019 sq km. It has a unique tradition of handicrafts. | ||||||||||||||
| GLIMPSE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH |
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| Area | 55,673 sq. km. | |||||||||||||
| Altitude | 2,213 meters | |||||||||||||
| Capital | Shimla | |||||||||||||
| Languages spoken | Hindi, Parhari | |||||||||||||
| Best Time to visit | mid-May to mid-October, late December to March |
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| Climate | summer: Max.27, Min.14.5, winter: Max.16.5, Min.5.2 | |||||||||||||
| HISTORICAL INFORMATION |
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| Himachal Pradesh has a rich and varied history. When India gained Independence, Punjab hill states were inegrated into a single unit known as 'Himachal Pradesh'. Himachal Pradesh became Union Territory on 1st November, 1956 and In 1971, Himachal Pradesh was granted statehood. | ||||||||||||||
| HOW TO REACH |
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| By ROAD: Most of the important places of Himachal Pradesh are well connected with the roadways. |
By AIR : HImachal Pradesh has three airports. The air routes connect the state with Delhi and Chandigarh. |
By RAIL: The Pathankot-Jogindernagar line is the longest railway line connecting Punjab with Himachal Pradesh. |
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| DESTINATIONS |
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| GUEST ACCOMMODATION |
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| • SHIMLA First Class Hotels: Hotel Cecil Hotel Clarks Hotel Q.I Himdev Heritage Hotels: Hotel Woodville Palace |
• DHARAMSHALA Heritage Hotels: Hotel Grace Cottage |
• MANALI First Class Hotels: Hotel Apple Country Resort Budget Hotels: Hotel Solang Valley Sterling Days Inn |
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| HOLIDAY ITINERARIES |
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| Cultural Tour : EX- DELHI Explore South India (16 Nights & 17 Days) |
Golf Tour : GOA Golfing Tour (03 Nights & 04 Days) |
Religious Tour : EX- TRICHY Divine Tour Goa (07 Nights & 08 Days) |
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| Rail Tour : Royal Deccan Odyssey Tour (08 Days) |
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