{"id":615,"date":"2015-06-18T11:41:31","date_gmt":"2015-06-18T11:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/?p=615"},"modified":"2020-10-05T07:03:48","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T07:03:48","slug":"himachal-pradesh-hub-of-indian-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/himachal-pradesh-hub-of-indian-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"Himachal Pradesh &#8211; Hub of Indian Tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/himachal-pradesh-hub-of-indian-tourism\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/himachal-pradesh-hub-of-indian-tourism\/#Capital\" >Capital<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/himachal-pradesh-hub-of-indian-tourism\/#Culture\" >Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/himachal-pradesh-hub-of-indian-tourism\/#Weather\" >Weather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/himachal-pradesh-hub-of-indian-tourism\/#Lifestyle\" >Lifestyle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/himachal-pradesh-hub-of-indian-tourism\/#Major_crops_grown\" >Major crops grown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/himachal-pradesh-hub-of-indian-tourism\/#Costume_and_ornaments\" >Costume and ornaments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/himachal-pradesh-hub-of-indian-tourism\/#Festivals\" >Festivals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/himachal-pradesh-hub-of-indian-tourism\/#Tourist_attraction\" >Tourist attraction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/himachal-pradesh-hub-of-indian-tourism\/#Kinds_of_homes\" >Kinds of homes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/himachal-pradesh-hub-of-indian-tourism\/#Famous_personalities\" >Famous personalities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh is a hilly state. A part of the Himalayas lies in this state along with beautiful lakes, streams and rivers. Because of the presence of snow clad peaks and picturesque landscape, Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular tourist destinations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shimla is the official capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is the hub of Indian tourism. Because of its favorable terrain, Shimla hosts MTB Himalaya, a mountain biking race, which is considered as the biggest event of its kind in SouthAsia<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Culture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culture<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Himachal folks have great artistic skills. Their skills are applied everywhere, right from the objects of daily use. They master in making beautiful utensils, idols, vessels, jewellery, earthenware, weaving wool and making embroidered shawls.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weather\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weather of Himachal Pradesh varies due to the difference in altitude. At lower altitude, the weather is hot and humid while at higher altitudes the climate becomes cool and further higher, the place is covered with snow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lifestyle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh comprises people of different cultures, following a different religion and speaking different languages. Despite so many differences, the people living here will have full peace and harmony. Their life is simple and revolves around agriculture and farming. People here are very hospitable and down to earth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_crops_grown\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major crops grown<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple is the major crop grown here. Because of the undulating topography and hilly region, agriculture is not practiced here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costume_and_ornaments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costume and ornaments<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sari is the most common outfit worn by the Himachal women. Dresses like kurta and shalwar are also popular. During winters, coat or waistcoat is preferred by the people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Festivals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Festivals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navratri is celebrated with much gaiety in Himachal Pradesh. Baisakhi is another festival that has much importance in the lives of Himachal people. Other significant festivals include Rakhi, Dussehra, Diwali and Lohri.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tourist_attraction\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourist attraction<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state is full of beautiful places where people can relax and enjoy. Trekking is one thing that people come here for. The major tourist spots include Shimla, Kullu-Manali, Dalhousie, Chamunda Devi etc. The tourist resort of Khajjiar located at Chamba district is famous as the Switzerland of Himachal Pradesh.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kinds_of_homes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kinds of homes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The houses in Himachal Pradesh are built according to the altitude and terrain of the land. The houses built in Himachal are made using the Kath-Kuni technique according to the altitude of the place.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_personalities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous personalities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh is the birthplace of many famous personalities. Ruskin bond, the name that needs no introduction, was from Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. His love for Himachal is distinctly visible in his writings and he has won many laurels and accolades for his outstanding work.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Himachal Pradesh is a hilly state. A part of the Himalayas lies in this state along with beautiful lakes, streams and rivers. Because of the presence of snow clad peaks and picturesque landscape, Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular tourist destinations. Capital Shimla is the official capital of Himachal Pradesh. 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