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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{short description|Tourism in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh}}<br />
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[[File:Sunset at Shimla over the mountains.jpg|thumb|Sunset in [[Shimla]] city|alt=]]<br />
'''Tourism in Himachal Pradesh''' relates to [[tourism]] in the [[India]]n [[states of India|state]] of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. This is popularly renowned for its [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] landscapes and popular [[hill station|hill-stations]]. Many outdoor activities such as [[rock climbing]], [[mountain biking]], [[paragliding]], [[ice-skating]], trekking, rafting, and [[heli-skiing]] are popular [https://himachaltourpackage.co.in/tourist-destination-guide/ tourist attractions in Himachal] Pradesh.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://himachaltourism.gov.in/page/Activities.aspx |title=Activities |publisher=Himachal Tourism |access-date=19 January 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325064048/http://himachaltourism.gov.in/page/Activities.aspx |archive-date=25 March 2010 }}</ref><br />
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Until the British reign, tourism in [[Himachal Pradesh]] was very limited to a few places around the hills and some spiritual destinations. The British developed hill stations during their reign one of them being [[Shimla]] which they called The Summer Capital of India. After the British rule, tourism in [[Himachal Pradesh]] was on the rise with the highest number of tourists in the mid 1980s and 1990s.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://himachaltourism.gov.in/|title=Himachal Tourism Official Website|last=him_admin|website=Himachal Tourism Official Website|language=en-US|access-date=26 April 2019}}</ref><br />
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[[Shimla]], the state capital, is popular among tourists. The [[Kalka-Shimla Railway]] is a [[Mountain railways of India|mountain railway]] which is a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]].<ref name=unesco>{{cite web|title=UNESCO World Heritage Site|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/944|website=unesco|access-date=26 July 2015}}</ref> Shimla is also a famous [[skiing]] attraction in India. Other popular hill stations include [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]], Kinnuar, Kasol, Parvati Valley, Chamba, Kullu, Kinnar Kailesh, and [[Kasauli]].<br />
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[[Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh|Dharamshala]], home of the [[Dalai Lama]], is known for its Tibetan monasteries and Buddhist temples. Many trekking expeditions also begin here.<br />
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[[The Ridge, Shimla|The Ridge]] is a large road in [[Shimla]] which is the centre of most cultural activities of Shimla.<br />
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== Topography ==<br />
The [[Himalayas]] are found in Himachal Pradesh. The [[Sivalik Hills|Shivalik range]] and mid- Himalayas are found here. The highest peak is [[Reo Purgyil]] with a height of 6,816m in [[Kinnaur]]. Furthermore, there some reservoirs and rivers in [[Himachal Pradesh]] which are tourist hotspots due to water port activities, sacred importance to [[Hindus]], bird watching and have health centres around them.<ref name=":0" /> The four major rivers in the state are [[Ravi River|Ravi]], [[Chenab River|Chenab]], [[Sutlej]] and [[Beas River|Beas]]. The [[Sutlej]] and [[Beas River|Beas]] river valleys are home to hot springs such as [[Tattapani]], [[Manikaran]] and [[Vashist hot spring|Vashist]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=n6Qa0OrXstAC&q=tourism+in+himachal+pradesh&pg=PA7|title=Tourism in Himachal Pradesh|last=Jreat|first=Manoj|date=2004|publisher=Indus Publishing|isbn=9788173871573|language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Flora and fauna ==<br />
[[File:Sunrise at TaniJubbar Lake.jpg|thumb|Sunrise at TaniJubbar Lake]]<br />
The [[Great Himalayan National Park]] is found in the [[Kullu district]]s of [[Himachal Pradesh]].<ref name=":0" /> It has an area of 620 sq km and ranging from an altitude of 1500 meters to 4500 meters and was created in 1984. There are various forest types found here such as [[Cedrus deodara|Deodar]], [[Silver Fir tree|Silver Fir]], [[Spruce]], [[Oak]] and Alpine pastures.<ref name=":1" /> In the [[Great Himalayan National Park]], there are a variety of animals found such as [[Snow leopard|Snow Leopard]], [[Himalayan Yak animal|Himalayan Yak]], [[Himalayan black bear|Himalayan Black Bear]], [[Western tragopan|Western Tragopan]], [[Monal]] and [[Musk deer|Musk Deer]]. This National Park is a trail to many hikers and trekkers too.<ref name=":0" /> Moreover, there are sanctuaries which are tourist spots such as [[Naina Devi Sanctuary]] in [[Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur district]] with an area of 120 sq km and [[Gobind Sagar Sanctuary]] with an area of 100 sq km. There are animals such as [[Indian crested porcupine|Indian porcupine]] and [[Indian giant flying squirrel|giant flying squirrel]] found here. The [[Gobind Sagar|Gobind Sagar Lake]] has fish species such as [[Mrigal carp|Mrigal]], [[Silver carp]], [[Katla fish|Katla]], [[Mahseer|Mahaseer]] and [[Rohu]] are found here.<ref name=":1" /> [[Narkanda]] located in at an altitude of around 8850 feet is known for its apple orchards. It is located between the river valleys of Giri and [[Sutlej]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/travel/narkanda-the-gateway-to-apple-country/story-ucUWtTA40mkKWcc6f8JteO.html|title=Narkanda: The gateway to apple country|date=26 November 2014|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=26 April 2019}}</ref><br />
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== Fairs and festivals ==<br />
There are a variety of festivals celebrated by the locals of Himachal Pradesh who worship gods and goddesses. There are over 2000 villages in [[Himachal Pradesh]] which celebrate festivals such as [[Kullu Dussehra]], [[Chamba’s Minjar]], [[Renuka ji Fair]], [[Lohri]], [[Halda]], [[Phagli festival|Phagli]], [[Lossar festival|Lossar]] and [[Mandi Shivaratri Fair|Mandi Shivratri]].<ref name=":0" /> There approximately 6000 temples in Himachal Pradesh with a known one being [[Bijli Mahadev]]. The temple is seen as a 20-meter structure built in stone which, according to locals, is known to attract lighting. They say that this is a way the Gods show their blessings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/at-bijli-mahadev-temple-in-himachal-lightning-strikes-the-shiva-lingam-every-year/as65148712.cms|title=At Bijli Mahadev temple in Himachal, lightning strikes the Shiva lingam every year|last=Sengar|first=Resham|website=Times of India Travel|access-date=26 April 2019}}</ref><br />
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=== Major attractions ===<br />
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* [[Shimla]]<br />
* Palampur<br />
* [[Chail, Himachal Pradesh|Chail]]<br />
* [[Kufri, India|Kufri]]<br />
* [[Narkanda]]<br />
* [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]]<br />
* Kullu<br />
*Jogindernagar<br />
*Baijnath<br />
*Rampur<br />
*[[Kinnaur]]<br />
*[[Sangla, India|Sangla]]<br />
*[[Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh|Kalpa]]<br />
*[[Nako, Kinnaur|Nako]]<br />
*[[Chitkul]]<br />
*[[Reckong Peo]]<br />
*Karsog<br />
*Dalhousie<br />
*Kangra<br />
*Mandi<br />
*Janjehli<br />
*[[Tattapani]]<br />
* Spiti valley<br />
* Kasol<br />
*[[Tosh, Himachal Pradesh|Tosh]]<br />
* McLeodganj<br />
* Dharamshala<br />
* Kheerganga trek, Parvati Valley<br />
* Paragliding sight (Bir Billing)<br />
* Chamba<br />
* [[Triund]]<br />
* [[Khajjiar]]<br />
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In August 2020 the Himachal Pradesh Government announced that they will be running vistadome buses inside Rohtang tunnel for tourists.<ref>{{cite news |title=Himachal Pradesh to run vistadome buses inside Rohtang tunnel for tourists |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/himachal-pradesh-to-run-vistadome-buses-inside-rohtang-tunnel-for-tourists/story-K4TndpEd3HLHbAQmfTJEUN.html |access-date=1 November 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=16 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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File:Himalayan Queen.jpg|[[Kalka–Shimla Railway]] is a [[Mountain railways of India|mountain railway in Himachal Pradesh]].<br />
File:Ridge, Shimla.JPG|[[The Ridge, Shimla]]<br />
File:Skiing manali.jpg|Skiing in [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]]<br />
File:Cloud Volcano.jpg|[[Rohtang Pass]] in Himachal Pradesh<br />
File:Masrur rockcut temple.jpg|8th century [[Masrur Temples|rock cut temple at Masrur]]<br />
File:Chitkul Village during August month.jpg|Chitkul is a small village at the end of [[Sangla, India|Sangla]] valley in [[Kinnaur]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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