 About
Himachal Pradesh
The earliest known
inhabitants of the
region were tribals
called Dasas. Later,
Aryans came and they
assimilated in the
tribes. In the later
centuries, the hill
chieftains accepted
suzerainty of the
Mauryan empire, the
Kaushans, the Guptas
and Kanuaj rulers.
During the Mughal
period, the Rajas of
the hill states made
some mutually agreed
arrangements which
governed their
relations.
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 Camping
Camping is perhaps
the best way of
enjoying the wonders
of nature given to
Himachal and sharing
the warmth of its
people. You can
carry your own gear
along or opt for any
one of the several
camps that are
pitched in various
parts of the State.
These camps offer
accomodation,
catering and variety
of activities like
hiking, fishing,
nature-tours and
rafting. Most of
these offer quality
facilities and
services.
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 Eco Tourism
The majestic
coniferous trees
from an enchanting
backdrop to the
mountains with
broad-leafed species
like the Oaks,
Maples, Birdcherry,
Hazelnut, Walnut,
Horsechestnut and
Rhododendrons adding
grandeur to the
landscape. Whereas
the ivies clinging
to the trunks of
stately Cedars
appear to veil
secrets of Nature,
the vines flowing
from atop the trees
seem to invite the
visitors with open
arms. The violas
popping up from
under the forest
floor and the riot
of colors provided
by the anemones,
primulas, buttercups
and many other herbs
in the alpine
meadows lay a
colorful feast
before eyes of the
beholder.
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 Hill Stations
Shimla,
the capital of
Himachal Pradesh, is
also called the
"Queen of the Hill
Stations". It was
named after its
patron Goddesses
Shyamla Devi, an
incarnation of the
Goddesses Kali. It
was a small village
made popular by the
British who
established Shimla
as there summer
capital in 1864 AD.
The entire city is
spread over a 12 km
long ridge
commanding the view
of terraced
hillsides and
cultivations. Shimla
has the thick growth
of forests of oak,
pine, fur and
rhododendron. There
are variety of
adventure sports
like skiing,
trekking, angling
and golf for the
tourists for their
leisure activities.
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 Lakes
Renuka Lake
Location:
Renuka lake (672 m)
is connected by road
and lies in Sirmour
district. It is 123
k.m. from Parwanoo,
60 k.m. from Paonta
Sahib and 37 k.m.
from Nahan. With a
circumference of
3214m, Renukaji is
the largest natural
lake in Himachal.
Shaped like the
profile of a
reclining woman,
this is regarded as
the embodiment of
the goddess Renuka.
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 Tourist Spots
Chamba
The town
of Chamba, the
district headquarter
of Chamba district
is situated in the
western Himalayas
between north
latitudes 32°10' and
33°13' and east
longitudes 75°45'
and 77°33'. The town
stands on a plateau
on the right bank of
the Ravi river
valley between
Dhauladhar and
Zanskar ranges south
of the inner
Himalayas. This town
was founded by Raja
Sahil Varman when he
conquered the lower
Rani valley from the
petty chiefs called
Ranas and Thakurs in
the beginning of
10th Century.
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 Wildlife
Himachal
Pradesh has a varied
topography, climate
and forest cover and
is endowed with a
vast variety of
flora and fauna.
From times
immemorial, this
tract is known for
its wilderness,
landscapes,
beautiful forests
and wildlife. In
Himachal Pradesh,
out of the total
geographical area of
55,670 sqkm, the
forest area as per
legal classification
is 37,691 sqkm. At
present there are 32
Sanctuaries, 2
National Parks and 3
Games Reserves.
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