The state of Himachal Pradesh is spread over an area 55,673 km² and is situated in the Northern part of India between 30^o 22' to 33^o 12' North Latitude and 75^o 47' to 79^o 4' East Longitude. It is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir on North, Punjab on the West, Haryana on South, Uttarakhand on the South-East and forms India's border with Tibet on East. Himachal is a mountainous region, rich in its natural renewable and non-renewable resources.

As a state, it is eighteenth state of the Union of India and came into existance on 25.........

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Nestled in the Himalayas, the world's mightiest mountain ranges, Himachal is blessed with some of the most spectacular landscapes anywhere. Truly a travellers paradise, with mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green and golden valleys, flower filled meadows, misty woods, fast flowing icy rivers, glaciers and enchanting lakes. While the picturesque valleys of Kullu, Kinnaur and Kangra are a riot of colours, in marked contrast the barren terrain of Lahaul & Spiti have a stunning lunar landscape like beauty.

For the visitor there are superb locations for relaxing and sight se.........

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The history of Himachal Pradesh dates back to the time when the Indus valley civilisation flourished. From the pre historic time it was inhabited by tribes like the Koilis, Halis, Dagis, Dhaugris, Dasa, Khasas, Kinnars and Kirats. The Aryan influence in the region dates back to the period before the Rigveda. In about 883AD Sankar Varma, the ruler of Kashmir exercised his influence over Himachal Pradesh. The region also witnessed the invasion of Mahmud Ghazni in 1009AD, who during that period looted the wealth from the temples in the North India. In 1043AD the Rajputs ruled over the territor.........

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