Himachal Pradesh has been inhabited by human beings since the dawn of civilization. It has a rich and varied history. 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. In the 19th century, Ranjit Singh annexed/subjugated many of the states. When the British came, they defeated Gorkhas and entered into treaties with some Rajas and annexed the kingdoms of others. The situation more or less remained unchanged till 1947. After Independence, 30 princely states of the area were united and Himachal Pradesh was formed on 15th April, 1948. With the recognition of Punjab on 1st November, 1966, certain areas belonging to it were also included in Himachal Pradesh. On 25th January, 1971, Himachal Pradesh was made a full-fledged State. The State is bordered by Jammu & Kashmir on North, Punjab on West and South-West, Haryana on South, Uttar Pradesh on South-East and China on the East.

Prime Attractions

• Bijli Mahadev Shrine

• Raghunathji Temple

• Vaishno Devi Temple

• Camping Sight Raison

• Katrain

• Naggar

• Kasol

• Manikaran

• Malana

• Bajaura

Other Places of Interest

• Larji

• Banjar

40 kms. away from Kulu to the north, Manali is situated near the end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh. The landscape here is breath taking. One sees well-defined snow capped peaks, the Beas river with its clear water meanders through the town. On the other side are deodar and pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards. It is an excellent place for a holiday, a favorite resort for trekkers to Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur, Leh and Zanskar regions in Kashmir valley. It is known as the Switzerland of India.

Prime Attractions

• Hadimba Temple

• Manu Temple

• Tibetan Monasteries

• Vashish Hot Water Springs and Temple

• Solang Valley

• Kothi

• Rohtang Pass

Other Places Of Interest

• Club House

• Mountaineering Institute

• Rahala Water Falls

• Arjun Gufa

• Jagatsukh

Situated in the north-west Himalayas, Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Spread across 12 kms along a ridge that overlooks terraced hillsides and cultivations, Shimla is magnificently robed in dense forests of oak and pine, fur and rhododendron, and it is best to travel here on the slow train from Kalka. Shimla also is a convenient base for variety of adventure sports such as Skiing, Trekking, Fishing and Golfing etc.

As the summer capital of the British in India, this was the country focus for the better part of every and now, it is state capital of Himachal Prdesh today it has well developed facilities easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of India's most popular hill resort. Placed in the lower ranges of the Himalaya mountains, it is surrounded by pine,deodar, oak and rhododendrom forest. Towards the north lie the now-covered high ranges while the valleys breathe whispering streams and swaying fields. Within the town are host of splendid colonial edifices quaint cottages and charming and walks. Shimla holds a variety of shopping ,sport and entertainment.

Prime Attractions

• The Ridge

• The Mall

• State Meuseum

• Himalayan Aviary

• Himachal State Museum & Library

• Kufri

• Narkanda

• Taptapani

• Summer Hill

• Chadwick Falls

• Sankat Mochan

• Mashobra

Other Places of Interest

• Kali Bari Temple

• Jakhoo Temple

Prime Attractions

• Bhagsunag

• Dal Lake

• Dharamkot

• Jwalamukhi Temple

• Nurpur

• Triund

• War Memorial

Other Places of Interest

• Kunal Patheri

• Masroor

• McLeod Ganj

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