THE LAND OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
BRIEF SOCIO-POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE STATE
GETTING TO HIMACHAL PRADESH
BY AIR
The airport is at Jubbarhatti, 23 km from Shimlacity and is connected to Delhi. Taxi/cabs are available.
BY RAIL
Shimla is connected by a broadgauge line up to Kalka (90 km). The journey between Kalka and Shimla takes about six hours and is one of the finest ways of enjoying the landscape. The quaint rail car, which runs on this stretch, takes about five hours. A luxury coach that accommodates six persons has recentely been introduced and can be attached to any train of your choice. The Shivalik Express is a deluxe train on this route. Delhi (380 km), Chandigarh (120 km) and Kalka (90 km) from Shimla.
BY ROAD
Shimla is connected by road to all major cities in north India. Taxi cabs for Shimla are available at Delhi, Chandigarh, Ambala and Kalka. Several state-run transport corporations including the Himachal Tourism Development Corporations ply Volvo ac and deluxe buses from Delhi and Chandigarh.Buses can also be chartered.
TOURIST ATTRACTION
HEIGHT
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
RELIGION
MEDICAL FACILITIES
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NATURE
COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE
ENGLISH RENAISSANCE
ENGLISH HOME COUNTIES MARKET PLACE
NEO-GOTHIC
NORMAN- BARONIAL
SWISS- BAVARIAN CHALETS
TUDOR
CHURCHES
CEMETERIES
DISTANCES FROM SHIMLA PLACES TO VISIT
| Chandwick Falls | 07 Kms |
| Fagu | 22 Kms |
| IIAS | 04 Kms |
| Jakhoo Temple | 03 Kms |
| Mashobra | 12 Kms |
| Naldhera | 23 Kms |
| Prospect Hill | 05 Kms |
| Sankat Mochan | 07 Kms |
| State Museum | 03 Kms |
| Summer Hill | 07 Kms |
| Tara Devi | 11 Kms |
SHIMLA SIGHTSEEING POINTS
Chail
Naldhera
Mashobhara
Zakhu Temple
Mall Road
Indian Institute of Advance Viceregal Lodge
Summer Hill
State Museum
KaaliBari Temple
Prospect Hill
Sankat Mochan
Chandwik Falls
Tara Devi
Fagu
Narkanda
GETTING TO SHIMLA
BY AIR
The airport is at Jubbarhatti, 23 km from Shimla city and is connected to Delhi. Taxi/cabs are available.
BY RAIL
Shimla is connected by a broadgauge line up to Kalka (90 km). The journey between Kalka and Shimla takes about six hours and is one of the finest ways of enjoying the landscape. The quaint rail car, which runs on this stretch, takes about five hours. A luxury coach that accommodates six persons has recentely been introduced and can be attached to any train of your choice. The Shivalik Express is a deluxe train on this route. Delhi (380 km), Chandigarh (120 km) and Kalka (90 km) from Shimla.
BY ROAD
Shimla is connected by road to all major cities in north India. Taxi cabs for Shimla are available at Delhi, Chandigarh, Ambala and Kalka. Several state-run transport corporations including the Himachal Tourism Development Corporations ply Volvo ac and deluxe buses from Delhi and Chandigarh. Buses can also be chartere.
TOURIST ATTRACTION
Jagat Sukh
Arjun Gufa
Rohtang Pass
Rahala Water Falls
Kothi
Solang Valley
Nehru Kund
Vashist Temple
Mountaineering & Allied sport Institute
Tibetan Monasteries
Club House
Manu Temple
Hadimba Temple
Great Himalayan National Park
Manali Sanctury
MANIKARAN
DISTANCES FROM MANALI
| PLACES TO VISIT | KM |
| Arjun Gufa:- | 04 |
| Club house:- | 02 |
| Hidimba Devitemple:- | 2.5 |
| Jagatsukh:- | 06 |
| Kothi:- | 12 |
| Manu temple:- | 03 |
| Mountaineering Institute:- | 03 |
| Nehru kund:- | 05 |
| Rahala water falls:-v | 16 |
| Rohtang pass:- | 51 |
| Solang valley:- | 13 |
| Tibetan monasteries:- | 0.28 |
| Vashisht Hot Water Springs and temples:- | 03 |
| Mandi:- | 110 |
| Keylong:- | 120 |
| Trilokinath:- | 152 |
| Kaza:- | 200 |
| Kangra:- | 240 |
| Shimla:- | 260 |
| Chhatru (L&S):- | 81 |
| Batal (L&S):- | 110 |
| Kunzum Pass:- | 122 |
GETTING TO MANALI
RAIL
Nearest convenient rail head are at Chandigarh and Pathankot. Manali can be reached from road from these stations.
Road
Manali is well connected by road with Delhi, Ambala, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Haridwar, Shimla, Dharamsala and Chamba/Dalhousie. Regular buses ply between these stations. It is connected with Leh during July to October.
TOURIST ATTRACTION
KARERI LAKE, KANGRA
TRIUND, MCLEODGANJ
KALESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE
BHAGSU FALLS, MCLEODGANJ
KANGRA FORT, KANGRA
NAMGYAL MONASTERY, MCLEODGANJ
TSUGLAGKHANG, MCLEODGANJ
KANGRA ART MUSEUM
TREKKING, KANGRA
GENERAL INFORMATION
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
SHOPPING CENTRES
POPULATION(13.39 lakh )
ALTITUDE Between 1250 m to 1550 m (Dharamshala)
TEMPERATURE
ANNUAL RAINFALL
BEST SEASON
CLOTHING
WINTER
– Heavy Woollens
SUMMER
– Light Woollens and tropical
DISTANCES FROM DHARAMSHALA
| Places To Visit | Km |
| Baijnath Shiv temple | 54 |
| Bhagsunag falls | 11 |
| Dal lake | 12 |
| Dehra Gopipur |
52
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| Dharamkot | 11 |
| Jawalamukhi temple | 54 |
| Kareri | 22 |
| Kunal pathari | 03 |
| Masroor | 42 |
| Nurpur | 66 |
| St. John’s Church | 08 |
| Trilokpur | 41 |
| Triund | 16 |
| War memorial | 03 |
GETTING TO DHARAMSHALA
BY AIR
The nearest airport at Gaggal is 14 km away after which it is accessible by road.
BY RAIL
Pathankot is the nearest broad gauge railway terminal to Dharamshala. From Pathankot there is a narrow gauge railway line up to Kangra (94 km) and from here Dharamshala is 17 km by road.
BY ROAD
Direct and regular bus service from Delhi (520 km), Chandigarh (250 km), Jammu (210 km), Shimla (238 km), Chamba (185 km) and Manali (240 km).
TOURIST ATTRACTION
BAKROTA HILLS
ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH
ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH
ST. FRANCIS’ CHURCH
ST. JOHN’S CHURCH
DAINKUND OR DAYANKUND
KALATOP
KHAJJIAR
PANCHPHULLA
SUBHASH BAOLI
JANDRI GHAT
THE ROUND
AJIT SINGH MEMORIAL
GETTING TO DALHOUSIE
BY AIR
Nearest airport is Gaggal ( Kangra ) 135 km. and Amritsar 191 km.
BY RAIL
The nearest broad gauge railway station is at Pathankot 120 km.
BY ROAD
Almost each and every part of the state is linked by roads. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation is running its buses covering the whole state. There is huge network of HRTC to cater the needs of the people.
DISTANCES
Amritsar 191 km., Chamba 56 km., Chandigarh 300 km., Delhi 563 km., Jammu 188 km., Jalandhar 192 km., Manali 360 km. and Pathankot 80 km.
TOURIST ATTRACTION
BEAUTIFUL KHAJJIAR LAKE AND GROUND
KAILASH VIEW AND HORSE RIDING
PANCH PANDAV’ TREE
KHAJJIAR REST HOUSES
KHAJJIAR VILLAGES
GETTTING TO KHAJJIAR
BY AIR
Nearest airport is Gaggal ( Kangra ) 134 km. via ‘Siunta’ and Amritsar 213 km.
BY RAIL
The nearest broad gauge railway station is at Pathankot 142 km.
BY ROAD
Almost each and every part of the state is linked by roads. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation is running its buses covering the whole state. There is huge network of HRTC to cater the needs of the people.
DISTANCES
Amritsar 213km., Chamba 23 km., Chandigarh 322 km., Delhi 585 km., Jammu 210 km., Jalandhar 214 km., Manali 382 km. and Pathankot 102 km
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Location
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North India |
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Linking Roads
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National Highway 21 and 22 |
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Significance
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Capital of Two States |
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Postal Code
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160 017 GPO |
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ISD Code
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91 |
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STD Code
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0172 |
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Longitude
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760 47′ 14 E |
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Latitude
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300 44′ 14 N |
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Area
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114 square kms |
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Altitude
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304 – 365 meters above MSL |
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Annual Rainfall
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104.8 cm/yearly average (April to March) |
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Monsoon
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July – September |
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Climate
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Winter (Nov-Jan) Min 4°C-14°C Summer (April-July) Max.37°C – 44°C |
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VILLAGES
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24 (As per 2001 census) |
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Population
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9.6 Lacs (As per 2001 census) |
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Urban Population
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89.77% (As per 2001 census) |
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Literacy Rate
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81.9% (As per 2001 census) |
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Languages
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Punjabi, Hindi, English
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Best Season To Visit
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The best season to visit Chandigarh is autumn, i.e., from mid-August to November, when the weather is pleasant, neither too hot, nor too cold, prevalent Winds from the South East in Summer and from the Northwest in Winter.
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Air Quality
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Chandigarh’s ambient air quality is better than that of most other cities in the world. In Chandigarh only non polluting and power driven industries are permitted. |
TOURIST ATTRACTION
ROCK GARDEN
SUKHNA LAKE
ROSE GARDEN
OPEN HAND MONUMENT
CAPITAL COMPLEX
TERRACE GARDEN
BOUGAINVILLEA GARDEN
PINJORE GARDEN
GETTING TO CHANDIGARH
BY AIR
Nearest airport is 11 km from downtown. Taxis are available for Airport transfer.
BY RAIL
Chandigarh Railway Station is 8 Kms from the city centre in Sector 17. The twice daily Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi and Himalayan Queen connects New Delhi and Chandigarh.
BY ROAD
The National Highways No. 21 (Ambala-Kinnaur) and 22 (Chandigarh-Leh) are the chief road arteries linking Chandigarh with the rest of the country
TOURIST ATTRACTION
SHRI HARI MANDIR SAHIB – GOLDEN TEMPLE AMRITSAR
THE JALIANWALA BAGH
DURGIANA TEMPLE
WAGAH BORDER
GETTING TO AMRITSAR
BY AIR
Raja Sansi International Airport in Amritsar provides regular service to major cities like Mumbai and Chennai. The travel from airport to the heart of the city, costs only about Rs 100 by taxi. Foreign cities can be connected through Mumbai and Chennai.
BY TRAIN
Amritsar Railway Station is well linked to other rail heads in the state and also connected to most of the cities in India. It has a connecting railway line to Pakistan.
BY BUS
State run public buses and private buses are available to move in and out from Amritsar. Grand Trunk Road connects Delhi to Amritsar. Luxury buses are available from Delhi.
TOURIST ATTRACTION
AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE
AZAD HIND GRAM
BAHAI TEMPLE
BIRLA MANDIR
DELHI HAAT
GARDEN OF FIVE SENSES
JAMA MASJID
INDIA GATE
JANTAR MANTAR
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
PURANA QUILA
QUTAB MINAR
RED FORT
GETTING TO DELHI
BY AIR
Nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, which is 12 km far from certral city of Delhi.
BY RAIL
Nearest railway head is Delhi Cantt. Though Delhi has five railway stations, the New Delhi Station and the Old Delhi station are the major ones. Some major trains like the Mumbai-Rajdhani-Nizamuddin operates from Nizamuddin railway station which is in south Delhi.
BY ROAD
Delhi is well connected with bus services of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and state roadways of the neighbouring states like Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to all important cities and destinations in North India