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Himachal

Himachal India

Location: North India
Famous: Adventure Sports
himachal Climate: Cold

Himachal India

Graced with breathtaking natural scenery, evocative windswept panoramas and innumerable opportunities for diving, snorkelling and fishing, the state of Himachal Pradesh is well established as one of India’s top travel destinations for both casual holiday makers and intrepid explorers. Referred to as as Devbhumi -- "Land of the Gods" – the divine region offer an array of tourist hotels, all-inclusive resorts, and even rustic lodges, making staying there a relatively simple venture.

History Himachal

People of the pre-historic period are known to have spread into the region that forms part of the present day Himachal Pradesh. The region known as 'Deva Bhoomi ' or the Land of the Gods in the ancient times find mention in the ancient Hindu scriptures. The Rig Veda, the oldest of the Vedas, mentions that the area used to be inhabited by Dasyus and Nishads. During the historical periods the region came under the rule of different dynasties. Evidence suggests that it was under the rule of Sankar Varma, the king of Kashmir in the later half of the 9th century AD.

1009 AD this region was overrun by the marauding armies of Mahmud of Ghazni who is reputed to have made 17 raids on India between 1001 and 1027. The territory came under the rule of the Rajputs in 1043 AD. The beauty of the area captivated the Mughal rulers who are credited to have constructed several works of art. Maharaja Ranjit Singh brought it under his rule in 1804 AD.

With the ascendancy of the British power in India, the areas around Simla were incorporated into the British Empire. The region became home to many hill stations set up by the British to protect themselves from the extreme heat and dust of the northern plains in the summer. Simla became the summer capital of India and is home to some of the best Raj-era architecture in India.
After Indian independence Himachal Pradesh was made a centrally administered territory with the integration of 31 hill states. It obtained statehood 1971.

Himachal Pradesh sights

Simla, the state capital, once inspired scenes from Rudyard Kipling's Kim. , India's one of the most famous hill stations, it is famous for its promenade The Mall, a pedestrian avenue stretching across the length of the city from Gopal Mandir in the west to the suburb of Chhota Simla. The Gothic Christchurch is one of Simla's most impressive structures. For spiritual enlightenment head towards Dharamsala , the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile and home to the Dalai Lama.

The drive from Simla to Manali (around 280km ) will be an unforgettable experience. On the way is the scruffy town of Mandi, famous for its Raj Mahal palace hotel.

Kullu is famous for large number of Hindu temples and the Dussehra Festival, which attracts a large number of devotees
far south of Kullu, Bhuntar is the base for drives to Jari, Kasol, and the therapeutic hot springs of Manikaran. Chamba, famous for its spectacular beauty is home to many temples including Laxmi Narayan Temple, Champavati Temple, Vajreshwari Temple, Vajreshwari Temple, Sui Mata Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple and Hari Rai Temple. The hill station of Kangra is located at the foothills of the imposing Dhaulandhar range. Manali is set amid dense pine forests and shadowed by snow capped peaks.

Shopping In Himachal Pradesh

After touring Himachal Pradesh, shopping is probably the most popular tourist activity in the state. The streets of different places of interest in the state are literally covered with attractive souvenirs, works of art, relics, ornaments, and idols of gods and goddesses. Street vendors and shopkeepers have established businesses around virtually every tourist destination in the state of Himachal Pradesh. So its is natural that wherever you go sightseeing, you will be accosted by people trying to sell you all types of objects.

Himachal has a wide range and variety of goods on offer however Tibetan handicrafts and handlooms are often worthwhile purchases. You will get Kullu shawls, Himachal caps, Woolen pullovers, jackets, cardigans, gloves, Buddhist paintings on cloth, Metalware, Silver and turquoise jewellery throughout the different places in Himachal Pradesh.

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