Information About Himachal Pradesh

In Himachal Pradesh there are various place to visit to get more fun and enjoy just like Shimla, Solan, Mandi, Manali etc..

1.Shimla:

Shimla is located in the north-western ranges of the Himalayas. At an average altitude of 2397.59 meters (7866.10 ft) above mean sea level, the city is spread on a ridge and its seven spurs. The city stretches nearly 9.2 km from east to west.The highest point in Shimla, at 2454 meters (8051 ft), is the Jakhoo hill.There are no bodies of water near the main city and the closest river, Sutlej, is about 21 km (13 miles) away.Other rivers that flow through the Shimla district, although further from the city, are Giri, and Pabbar The green belt in Shimla planning area is spread over 414 hectares.The main forests in and around the city are that of pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron.Environmental degradation due to the increasing number of tourists every year without the infrastructure to support them has resulted in Shimla losing its popular appeal as an ecotourism spot.

2.Solan:

Solan is a city and a municipal committee in Solan district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.It has an average elevation of 1467 metres (4812 feet). The highest point is atop Mt. Karol from where the transmission tower at Kasauli is visible.It also has the Pandava's cave atop the Mountain, where Pandava's were believd to have meditated. Solan gets light snowfall in the winters. Solan is also known as the industrial hub of Himachal Pradesh. One the tehsil of Solan known by the name of Nalagarh is also known as the Pharma Hub as after the introduction of Special Subsidies by the Prime Minister of India in the year 1999 almost all major Companies came and established their units out over here.

3.Mandi:

Mandi or "Market" (old name Mandav Nagar) is also known as Sahor is a city and a municipal council in Mandi district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.Mandi has an average elevation of 750 metres (2,461 feet). It is built on the banks of the Beas River, at the confluence of the Suketi Khad stream. Mandi has at least 81 ancient Shaivite templesMandi has an historical Gurudwara in honour of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, who spent some time in Mandi. The people and the ruler welcomed him with great warmth and supported the Guru in his war against the tyrannical rule of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb; it is said that the Town has the Guru's blessings.

4.Manali:

Manali in the Beas River valley, is an important hill station in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, India, near the northern end of the Kullu Valley.Manali is administratively a part of the Kullu district, with population of approx. 30,000. The small town was the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh and, from there, over the Karakoram Pass on to Yarkand and Khotan in the Tarim Basin.Manali is well connected by road to Delhi through NH-21 and NH 1, which goes on to Leh and is claimed to be world's highest motorable road.Manali is a popular Himalayan tourist destination and accounts for nearly a quarter of all tourist arrivals in Himachal Pradesh.Manali's cool atmosphere provides a contrast to hot Indian summers.Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries.