Date of Formation

Jan 25, 1971

Size 55,673 sq km

Population 60,77,900

Capital Shimla

Rivers Ravi, Beas, Chenab, Sutlej, Yumana

Forests &National Park

Pin Velley NP, Greater Himalaya NP, Renuka WS, Chail WS, Kalatope Khajjiar WS

Languages Hindi, Punjabi, Kinnauri, Pahari

Neighbours StateJammu and Kashmir, Punjab,

Haryana, Uttrakhand

State Animal Snow Leopard

State Bird Western Tragopan

State Tree Deodar

State Flower Pink Rhododendron

Capital

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh, which has been the summer capital of the government of India during English rule.

English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and local dialects known as Pahari,

Literacy Rate

63.54%.

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and local dialects known as Pahari,

Literacy Rate

63.54%.

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and local dialects known as Pahari,

Literacy Rate

63.54%.

POLY BAGS FREE STATEPOLY BAGS FREE STATEPOLY BAGS FREE STATE

DEV BHUMI LAND OF GODS

Education· Universities:

· Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla · Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan · C.S.K. H.P. Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya, Palampur · Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT), Vaknaghat, Solan · Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi

Other Institutes: · Indian Institute of Advanced Studies (IIAS), Shimla · HP Board of School Education, Dharamshala · State Council of Education, Research & Training (SCERT), Solan · Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi

Education

Other Institutes: · Indian Institute of Advanced Studies (IIAS), Shimla · HP Board of School Education, Dharamshala · State Council of Education, Research & Training (SCERT), Solan · Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi

Education Medical Colleges:

· Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla · Dr. Rajender Prasad Govt. Medical College, Tanda, Kangra

· Dental Colleges: · Govt. Dental College, Shimla · DAV Dental College, Solan · Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Chandigarh-Nalagarh Road, Near Wood, Baddi ( H.P.)

· Engineering Colleges: · National Institute of Technology (REC), Hamirpur · Engineering College, Kala Amb

· Polytechnic Colleges: · Govt. Polytechnic College (Women), Kandaghat, Solan · General Colleges: - 64 · Primary Schools - 10484 · Middle Schools - 1056 · High/ Higher Secondary Schools - 1339

Economy and Infrastructure

The state's economy is almost entirely based on the land, with about 80 per cent of the people depending on farming, horticulture, and livestock raising for their livelihood. The main crops are wheat, corn (maize), barley, rice and potatoes. One of the chief fruit and vegetable producing states in India, Himachal Pradesh produces apples, plums, peaches, apricots, and pomegranates, as well as ginger and mushrooms. There is small scale mining of slate, gypsum, limestone, barite, dolomite, and pyrite. Himachal Pradesh's main industries include iron foundries, resin and turpentine, factories, breweries, and fertilizers and electronic units. Over the last few years the industrial scenario in Himachal Pradesh has made significant progress. At present the state has 36845 Micro, Small Medium & Large Enterprises of which 444 are in Medium & Large Scale which provide employment to about 2.42 lack persons

Tourism of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh blessed with a wonderful climate and all the bounties of nature is one of the most frequented tourist destinations in India. Travelers flock to this paradise of beauty from all corners of the world. Some of the main tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh include; Shimla, Palampur, Dharamsala, Kullu-Manali and Chamba-Dalhousie. Temples at Bhima Kali, Sarahan, Hatkoti, Jwalajee, Chamunda Devi, Chintpurni, Renuka and Rewalsar, Deoth Siddh and Naina Devi are major attractions for pilgrims. Hang-gliding competitions are held in Kangra valley. Solang Nallah slopes are getting popular for winter sports. There is an art gallery in Naggar and museums in Chamba, Shimla and Dharamsala.The beautiful tourist resort of Khajjair in Chamba district has been christened as the Switzerland of Himachal

The Himalayas which have nearly Fourteen thousands glaciers are one of

the largest continental area under ice. In local language of upper Himachal

Glaciers are known as "Shigri". There are some major glaciers of Himachal

Pradesh

The Himalayas which have nearly Fourteen thousands glaciers are one of

the largest continental area under ice. In local language of upper Himachal

Glaciers are known as "Shigri". There are some major glaciers of Himachal

Pradesh

The Himalayas which have nearly Fourteen thousands glaciers are one of

the largest continental area under ice. In local language of upper Himachal

Glaciers are known as "Shigri". There are some major glaciers of Himachal

Pradesh

The Himalayas which have nearly Fourteen thousands glaciers are one of

the largest continental area under ice. In local language of upper Himachal

Glaciers are known as "Shigri". There are some major glaciers of Himachal

Pradesh

The Himalayas which have nearly Fourteen thousands glaciers are one of

the largest continental area under ice. In local language of upper Himachal

Glaciers are known as "Shigri". There are some major glaciers of Himachal

Pradesh

The Himalayas which have nearly Fourteen thousands glaciers are one of

the largest continental area under ice. In local language of upper Himachal

Glaciers are known as "Shigri". There are some major glaciers of Himachal

Pradesh

Bara Shingri Glaciers:This Glacier is the largest in Himachal Pradesh it falls in the Chandra Valley of Lahaul and feeding the river Chenab. It is 3km wide and 55 km long and it is famous in the

world.

Chandra Glacier:It is located on the slopes of the main Himalayas in the Lahaul Spiti District of Himachal

Pradesh. The river Bhaga originates from this glacier. It is approx.25kms in length.

Bara Shingri Glaciers:This Glacier is the largest in Himachal Pradesh it falls in the Chandra Valley of Lahaul and feeding the river Chenab. It is 3km wide and 55 km long and it is famous in the

world.

Chandra Glacier:It is located on the slopes of the main Himalayas in the Lahaul Spiti District of Himachal

Pradesh. The river Bhaga originates from this glacier. It is approx.25kms in length.

Bara Shingri Glaciers:This Glacier is the largest in Himachal Pradesh it falls in the Chandra Valley of Lahaul and feeding the river Chenab. It is 3km wide and 55 km long and it is famous in the

world.

Chandra Glacier:It is located on the slopes of the main Himalayas in the Lahaul Spiti District of Himachal

Pradesh. The river Bhaga originates from this glacier. It is approx.25kms in length.

Bhaga Glaciers:It is located on the slopes of the main Himalayas in the Lahaul Spiti District of

Himachal Pradesh. The river Bhaga originates from this glacier. It is 25kms long. The Lady of Keylong: It is situated at an altitude of about 6000 meters. It was named so by 'Lady Elashainghday' about a century ago during British Rule. It remains snow covered round the year. But, in the middle there is seen a dark bare patch of rocks that looks

like the figure of a woman, walking with a load on her back. Geological Survey of India has also recorded it as the 'Lady Of Keylong'

Sonapani GlacierThis glacier is tenanted on the south-facing

slopes of the main Himalayan range of Himachal Pradesh.

Gora Glaciers:Gora Glacier has receded in the recent past

due to a negative mass balance.

Sonapani GlacierThis glacier is tenanted on the south-facing

slopes of the main Himalayan range of Himachal Pradesh.

Gora Glaciers:Gora Glacier has receded in the recent past

due to a negative mass balance.

Festivals Himachal is the land inhabited by simple, god fearing and colourful people who are great believers in the powers and blessings of their local deities. They bring their deities to the fairs to celebrate the occasions. They dance,enjoy wearing colourful dresses and ornaments on these fairs. In addition they make purchases and take the required articles back to their homes. In view of this, Kullu Dussehra,Manimahesh Chhari Yatra and Lavi fair are celebrated at state level where government makes all necessary arrangements of water, electricity, accommodation and law & order.

Festivals Himachal is the land inhabited by simple, god fearing and colourful people who are great believers in the powers and blessings of their local deities. They bring their deities to the fairs to celebrate the occasions. They dance,enjoy wearing colourful dresses and ornaments on these fairs. In addition they make purchases and take the required articles back to their homes. In view of this, Kullu Dussehra,Manimahesh Chhari Yatra and Lavi fair are celebrated at state level where government makes all necessary arrangements of water, electricity, accommodation and law & order.

Festivals Himachal is the land inhabited by simple, god fearing and colourful people who are great believers in the powers and blessings of their local deities. They bring their deities to the fairs to celebrate the occasions. They dance,enjoy wearing colourful dresses and ornaments on these fairs. In addition they make purchases and take the required articles back to their homes. In view of this, Kullu Dussehra,Manimahesh Chhari Yatra and Lavi fair are celebrated at state level where government makes all necessary arrangements of water, electricity, accommodation and law & order.

Festivals Himachal is the land inhabited by simple, god fearing and colourful people who are great believers in the powers and blessings of their local deities. They bring their deities to the fairs to celebrate the occasions. They dance,enjoy wearing colourful dresses and ornaments on these fairs. In addition they make purchases and take the required articles back to their homes. In view of this, Kullu Dussehra,Manimahesh Chhari Yatra and Lavi fair are celebrated at state level where government makes all necessary arrangements of water, electricity, accommodation and law & order.

Pastoralists Of Himachal Pradesh- The Gaddis

STATE BIRD

WESTERN HORNED TRAGOPANJUJU RANA

STATE ANIMAL

SNOW-LEOPARD

STATE ANIMAL

SNOW-LEOPARD

STATE BIRD

WESTERN HORNED TRAGOPANJUJU RANA

STATE ANIMAL

SNOW-LEOPARD

STATE BIRD

WESTERN HORNED TRAGOPANJUJU RANA

STATE ANIMAL

SNOW-LEOPARD

STATE BIRD

WESTERN HORNED TRAGOPANJUJU RANA

STATE ANIMAL

SNOW-LEOPARD

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Himachal Pradesh Museums

Himachal Pradesh has a number of museums all over the state. You can see the rich collection of paintings, bronze items, local jewellery, collection of age old coins, tapestries and wooden carvings, Pahari paintings, antique stone sculptures, arms, armor in addition to locally made artifacts, ancient pottery, dolls representing different areas and anthropological items.

1. State Museum ( Shimla )

2. 2. HPTDC's Museum ( Naggar Castle )

3. 3. Reorich Art Gallery ( Naggar )

4. 4. Bhuri Singh Museum ( Chamba )

5. 5. Shobha Singh Art Gallery ( Andreta, Palampur )

6. 6. Kangra Art Gallery ( Dharamsala )

Himachal Pradesh Museums

Himachal Pradesh has a number of museums all over the state. You can see the rich collection of paintings, bronze items, local jewellery, collection of age old coins, tapestries and wooden carvings, Pahari paintings, antique stone sculptures, arms, armor in addition to locally made artifacts, ancient pottery, dolls representing different areas and anthropological items.

1. State Museum ( Shimla )

2. 2. HPTDC's Museum ( Naggar Castle )

3. 3. Reorich Art Gallery ( Naggar )

4. 4. Bhuri Singh Museum ( Chamba )

5. 5. Shobha Singh Art Gallery ( Andreta, Palampur )

6. 6. Kangra Art Gallery ( Dharamsala )

Himachal Pradesh Museums

Himachal Pradesh has a number of museums all over the state. You can see the rich collection of paintings, bronze items, local jewellery, collection of age old coins, tapestries and wooden carvings, Pahari paintings, antique stone sculptures, arms, armor in addition to locally made artifacts, ancient pottery, dolls representing different areas and anthropological items.

Tourist Places

TOURIST PLACES