"Snow In India???" State of Himachal Pradesh by mallyak

State of Himachal Pradesh Travel Guide: 427 reviews and 1,025 photos

Himachal Pradesh, spread over 55,673 sq.km. is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir on north, Punjab on west and south-west, Haryana on south Uttaranchal on south -east and by Tibet on the east. It is a mountainous region, known for the natural beauty of its forests, rivers, valleys, hills and dales and is rich in natural resources

Himachal has rich flora. Forests cover about 38% of the area. Several varieties of vegetation from the Himalayan meadows and high altitude birch and down to the tropical shrub and bamboo forests of the low foot hills are found here. It has a variety of wild life too.

Himachal has 49 cities and towns. The smallest town is Naina Devi and the largest is Shimla with a population of about 6,17,404. Urban population is only 7.5% of the total population. Most of the people live in rural habitations varying in size from isolated hamlets to conglomerated settlements.

The most charming and beautiful Kulu valley spreads out its charm on either side of river Beas. The valley runs north to south of this river and is 80kms. long and about 2kms. at its broadest. Yet with awe inspiring glens and mossy meadows encircled by the rushing streams and meandering brooks, flung east & west, a fairly wide area is open to the tourists, the trekkers, the mountaineers, the artists and to anyone who wishes to escape the heat & dust of the plains to breathe the exhilarating air of the Himalaya and enjoy the spectacle of the variegated mountain scenery. The valley is also famous for its exquisitely woven colourful hand made shawls and kullu caps.

Last visit to State of Himachal Pradesh: Dec 1994
Intro Updated Feb 12, 2008
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Rohatang pass - State of Himachal Pradesh

Rohatang pass Things to Do (3)

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SOLANG VALLEY: Things to Do (3)

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VASHIST HOT WATER SPRINGS Things to Do (3)

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jumpingnorman Feb 11, 2009 at 10:18 PM

Hot Springs! Will be going to that Blue Lagoon hot spring in Iceland this June! But I really have to go to India someday --- when are you visiting India again? Norman :)
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angiebabe Jan 6, 2009 at 7:43 AM

I love snow on mountains scene - guess they use good snow tyres to get up here!!?? looks like a good place to here for when Im finally planning my first trip to India!
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lynnehamman Nov 8, 2008 at 12:58 AM

Oh Dear!! Yet another trip to be planned! We would love this place-but maybe in Indian summer! Can't handle the cold well. Nice pics & tips
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norain May 6, 2008 at 1:48 AM

I like snow in Indai, I enjoyed my last trip in Himachal.
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Rupanworld Feb 21, 2008 at 11:11 PM

Good tips. I'm still to see snow in India.