Himachal Pardesh
Located in the northern part of India, the state of Himachal Pradesh is bounded by beautiful Jammu and Kashmir in the north, Punjab in the west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the south and Tibet in the east. It nestles in the great Himalayan range.For tourists coming to Himachal Pradesh, there is plenty to see and do. The monasteries, temples and forts speak volume of a rich historical and cultural heritage. On the other hand, mountains, passes, valleys, lakes, springs, waterfalls and wildlife destinations are the natural gems of the state. The tribals of the state preserve their customs and traditions with a genuineness that is simple yet striking. These tribals, too have a distinct place in the state.
The entire teritory of Himachal Pradesh is mountainous with altitude varying from 350 to 7000 metres above the mean sea level. Himachal Pradesh is a hilly and mountainous tract. There is general increase in elevation from West to East and from South to North. Himachal Pradesh is one of the most important travel destinations in India. The high hills of Himalayas attract the travelers from all over the world.
Important Cities And Towns
Chamba, Dalhousie, Kangra, Dharamsala, Palampur, Hamirpur, Una, Bilaspur, Solan, Nahan, Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Manali.Himachal Pradesh can be divided into two regions, Northern and Southern. The southern region of Himachal is almost as hot as plains with a mild difference in temperature in different areas. Northern region has a temperature summer and very cold winter with heavy snow fall.
Himachal People
The population of Himachal Pradesh consists of various hill tribes, all speaking their own languages. These tribes include the Gadis, Gujaris, Kinnauris, Lahulis, and Pangwalis. More than 95 percent of the people are Hindus, although the caste system of social groupings is less rigid than elsewhere in India.
