Himachal Pradesh

Nestled in the Himalayas, the world's mightiest mountain ranges, Himachal Pradesh is blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful, landscape anywhere, it is travellers paradise, - mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, misty woods, fast flowing rivers, enchanting lakes and flower filled meadows. Its high mountains and valleys are linked by winding roads and high passes. While the picturesque valleys of Kullu and Kangra are a riot of colours. In marked contrast the stark and barren terrain of Lahaul & Spiti have stunning lunar and scape like beauty. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. Life here moves at a gentle pace far from the mad rush of the cities. Himachalis lead a simple and quite life, tending their orchards, fields and flocks. Keeping alive their rich art and culture. They remain interested in the annual rounds of fairs and festivals, full of music, song and dance. For the visitor there are superb locations for relaxing and sight seeing. There are also great opportunities for trekking, mountaineering, fishing, river rafting, skiing and paragliding.

Himachal Pradesh bordering Jammu and Kashmir to the north and northwest, Punjab to the southwest, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the south and Uttaranchal to the southeast is spread in the area of 55,673 sq km. Shimla is the state capital and other major towns are Dharamsala , Kangra, Mandi, Kullu, Chamba, Hamirpur, Dalhousie and Manali .

The state boasts of numerous picturesque tourist destinations, which are responsible for generating much of the revenue for the state. Agriculture, textile and burgeoning hydroelectric power export industry are the other sources of income for the state. National Parks & Sanctuaries in Himachal Kulluhimachal Pradesh - Sanctuaries - Deer The Great Himalayan National Park