MAP OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
HIMACHAL IS KNOWN AS DEV BHOOMI : The abode of the Gods. Himachal was known since the earliest of times as "Devabhoomi", the abode of the Gods. The splendid heights of the Himalayan ranges, with its great scenic beauty and aura of spiritual calm seem the natural home of the Gods. Two thousands or more temples all over the State, reiterate this fact.
Being a State full of isolated valleys and high ranges, several different styles of temple architecture developed and there are temples with carved stone shikharas, pagoda style shrines, temples that look like Buddhist Gompas or Sikh Gurudwaras etc. Several of them are important places of pilgrimage and each year attract thousands of devotees from all over the country. This region of Himachal Pradesh was inhabited by the local tribes known as ‘Dasas’ during the ancient time and later on many other clans, tribes and dynasties like Aryans, Mauryan, Kushanas, Guptas, Kannauj rulers assimilated with the Dasas of Himachal Pradesh. The history of Himachal Pradesh is the history of war and conflicts because of its geographical importance shares its borders with Jammu & Kashmir on North, Punjab on West and South-West, Haryana on South, Uttar Pradesh on South-East and China on the East.
CHAMBA AT GLANCE
This is Chamba chaughan heart of the city.Chamba is not just the pride possession of the history books but today it has become one of the most visited destinations of India. Because of its uninterrupted ancient heritage and customs Chamba manages to have a unique position of its own in the crowd of the hill stations.
It was founded by Raja Verman and is famous for its temples that reflect the unmatched architectural superiority of the Indian sculptures.
Gandhi Gate
This gate was constructed to welcome Lord Curzon in the year 1900. He was then, the viceroy of the British
Government. The gate instantly catches attention due to its saffron colour.
CHAMBA VIEW FROM CHAMUNDA TEMPLE
Tourist Attractions of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh, the land of enchanting part of the Indian Himalayas and the magical showcase of nature’s splendors offers numerous tourist destinations to the tourist coming from all over the world. Some of the major tourist attractions of Himachal Pradesh are The Ridge and The Mall and Kufri in Shimla, Kalpa and Baspa Valley in Kinnaur, Sangla Valley on the right bank of Baspa river, Tabo in Lahaul Spiti, Pin Valley, Lingti Valley, Kunzum Pass, Ki, Kie or Key Monastery, Keylong, Gondhla, Tandi, Suketi Fossil Park, Khoksar, Rakchham, Nako, Kaza, Kibbar Village, Baralacha La, Kullu, Manali, Manikaran, Vashisht, Pangi Valley, Manimahesh, Killar, Kasauli, Timber Trail Parwanoo, Kaushalia stream, Bhakra Dam, Mandi, Kangra, Yol Camp, Dharamsala, Mcleod Ganj, Kangra Fort etc.
DELHI GATE NAHAN
Lytton Memorial,Constructed in year 1877:
A well-laid out picturesque town of Nahan is situated on an isolated ridge in the Shivalik hills, overlooking green fields. Known for its cleanliness and dust free streets, saints and princes are linked with the origin of Nahan. The city was founded as a capital by Raja Karan Prakash in 1621. Another version recalls a saint who lived with a companionable Nahar on the site where the Nahan palace now stands. "Nahar" means a lion and probably the town takes its name from this saint.
Nahan is a good base for visits to the surrounding pilgrim areas : Renuka, Paonta Sahib, Trilokpur temple and the Suketi Fossil Park. It has a pleasant climate throughout the year and is watered by man made lake and decorated with temples and gardens. It is also the headquarter of Sirmaur district.
This part of Himachal is lesser known to most tourists and mainly consists of the lower Shivaliks with dense forests, large lakes and smaller river systems.Renuka, Nahan and Paonta Sahib are three main centers of the circuit lying quiet close to each other and forming a triangle, this makes it easy to cover all three at a go by staying at one place.
