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Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh , formally the Punjab Hill States, is a mostly mountainous state in northwest India. Neighbouring regions are Tibet to the east, Jammu and Kashmir to the north and northwest, Punjab to the southwest, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to the south and Uttaranchal to the southeast. It is 55,658 sq km (21,490 sq mi) and the population in 1991 was 5,111,079. more... National name:Himachal PradeshLand Area: 55,673 square km Capital City:Shimla Population:6,077,248 (2004) Language:Hindi, Pahari, Punjabi Chief Minister:Virbhadra Singh Governor:Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje Largest city:Shimla Religion : Hinduism (95.89 %), Buddhists, Others History of Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh came under British control in the middle of the 19th century. The British annexed Kangra District, which includes present-day Kangra, Kullu, Hamirpur, and Lahul and Spiti districts, in 1846 at the conclusion of the First Anglo-Sikh War. The remainder of Himachal Pradesh was made up of a number of princely states. more... Overview of Himachal Pradesh 's EconomyDistricts : 12Literacy : 77% Annual Rainfall: 180 cm Maximum Temperature: 30°C Minimum Temperature: 2°C Literacy Rate:77.13% Per Capita Income:Rs. 18,920 in 2000-01 Urbanization Ratio:8.7% (1991) Also Read: A Brief insight in The Economy of Himachal Pradesh | Industry of Himachal Pradesh | Animal Husbandry | Forest in Himachal | Power in Himachal Pradesh | Festivals in Himachal Pradesh Government in Himachal PradeshPolitics of Himachal Pradesh Climate, Vegetation and FaunaCulture: The major spoken languages are Kangri, Pahari, Punjabi, Hindi and Mandiali. Kangri and Mandiali...more Flora and FaunaThe 63.9 % of the total area is under the thick forest cover. The vegetation is a blend of the Ban Oak Forest, Moist Deodar Forest, Western Mixed Coniferous Forest, Moist Temperate Deciduous Forest, Himalayan Alpine Pastures, and Rhododendron Scrub Forest. The lower ranges have the growth of blue pine while the higher altitudes have firs. more... Facts for TravellersVisa:Foreign Nationals desirous of coming to India are required to possess valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa. more...
Time Zone: IST (UTC +5:30) Best time to visit: mid-May to mid-October, late December to March Location: North West, Himalayas Geography and Climate of Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh is dominated by mountains and associated rivers and valleys. The highest peaks are Shilla (7026 m), Manerang (6597 m) and Shipki (6608 m). There are several major rivers running through the state including the Beas River, which flows through the Kullu Valley, the Chenab River in Lahaul and Spiti and the Spiti River, which joins the Sutlej River in Kinnaur. A lot of Himachal Pradesh can be easily segregated according to various valleys. Lahaul and Spiti is a series of valleys stretching from the Chandra valley in the north-west to the Lingti Valley along the Spiti-River. The Kullu Valley stretches from Mandi to Manali. The Prabati Valley follows the Prabati River, which branches off the Beas River. The Kangra Valley stretches from Mandi to Shahpur, near Pathankot. To the north of the Kangra Valley, on the other side of the Dhauladhar Range, is the Chamba Valley, which is separated from the remote Pattan Valley (upper Chenab River Valley) by the Pir Panjal Range. The state of Himachal Pradesh has boundaries with the Jammu and Kashmir in the North, Uttar Pradesh in the Southeast, China on east, Haryana in the South and Punjab in the West. It is located between 30"22' and 30"12' north latitude and between 75"47' and 79"4' east longitude. The mountainous state has altitudes ranging from 350 to 7000 meters (1050 ft. to 21000 ft.) above the sea level. more... Shopping in Himachal PradeshAlso Read: Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh | Transportation and Communication of Himachal Pradesh | Districts in Himachal Pradesh | Rivers in Himachal Pradesh Bikaner is a beautiful city located on the edge of Thar Desert, in the Northern Rajasthan. It is famous for the old Havelies and world’s largest Camel Research Farm. The city was founded by Bika in 1486 AD; he was the son of Rao Jodha. It is also know as camel country and famous for [...]
Fire Dance of Bikaner
Bikaner is also famous for its rich cultural heritage of folk-lore, folk music & dance packed with fun, frolic, excitement and rituals. A unique attraction is the fire dance performed by the members of natt sect. The dancers possessed of some holy spirit, jump on live coals, sit on them and take [...]
Laxmi Nath Temple: Lakshmi Nath Temple is one of the oldest temples of Bikaner. The foundation of Bikaner was laid here in the year 1488 A.D. by Rao Bikaji. It being a historical monument has special identity. This temple was erected during the reign of Rao Lunkaran and boasts of the superb archeological skills of [...]
Bikaner is a historic city, which should be interesting to travel to while you are in Rajasthan. The history of Bikaner reveals that the fortified city of Bikaner dates back to the 15 th century.
The tourist attractions in Bikaner are the forts and palaces of this historic city. The must see places in Bikaner are [...]
Bikaner economy has a multi-faceted character that is dependent on several key external forces. Agriculture in Bikaner is a primary sector of the economy and contributes largely to the city’s net revenue. Agriculture also happens to be a means of subsistence of the majority of Bikaner’s populace. Water is a major area of concern in [...]
This fortified city is a tourist heaven with so much to offer to tourists of all tastes. Speaking of tastes, Bikaner is exhaustively popular for its’ unique sweets and “Bikaji Bhujiaâ€. Bikaner cooking style has a special flavor and is influenced by the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants. The food hence evolved through generations only [...]
Celebrate radiant Rajasthan with festivals in Bikaner. Multi-hued customs and enchanting ritualistic practices enamor you into a pleasurable state as you tour the festivals in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.
A brilliant mosaic of ancient traditions, festivals in Bikaner bring to fore the enchanting past and heartwarming legends associated with religious occasions. See locals performing religious rites [...]
Shopping in Bikaner is synonymous with shopping for exquisite crafts in a rustic desert paradise.
A flourishing world of camel leather shoes, camel leather chairs, camel fur rugs, camel leather belts, bags, miniature paintings on camel hides, beaded and sequined gorbandhs, lac bangles etc. envelops you in a glorious desert aura.
A grand way to [...]
Bikaner has a fairly wide selection of hotel accommodation to choose from – deluxe, standard, budget and paying guest. The most luxurious and well appointed is the heritage hotel, a converted palace belonging to the erstwhile maharaja. The RTDC also has its own tourist hotels and bungalows for the middle segment and the budget traveller. [...]
Bikaner has an extreme desert type climate with a big variation in day and night temperatures. In the summers, high day temperatures that can soar upwards of 46°C are tempered by cool evenings and nights when temperatures drop to 36°C. Summer months are made worse by hot winds and dust storms that seem to carry [...]
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