Himachal Pradesh

RiveR RafTinG Himachal Pradesh’s snow-fed rivers offer tremendous opportunities for the challenging sport of rafting. The rivers Chandrabhaga (Chenab) in Lahaul, the Satluj near Shimla, the Ravi near Chamba and the Beas near Kullu offer immense whitewater rafting possibilities. There are tremendous river running expedition oppurtunities between Shamshi and Aut on the Beas. The 20-km stretch has exciting and extreme whitewater rapids.River-rafting or white-water rafting, as it is also called - is swiftly making Himachal a focus for the sport. For a torrent of adrenaline to gush through every vein and surge over every muscle, you can race over the State's river rapids in an

THE ADVENTURE SPORTS Paragliding is fast becoming one of the most accepted adventurous sport in India. Till now there are very location which organise this sport. Himachal Pradesh in north India is one most prime destination for Paragliding. Since last many years, people from all over the world flocks to Himachal Pradesh to experience this exhilarating sport. In Paragliding you run down a hill with the big parachute and you are lifted up from the ground. Paragliding make you fly like a bird in the sky. PARA GLIDING Location : Himachal Pradesh Where To go : Bir, Billing, Dharamkot Major Sport Activities : Para Gliding, Hang Gliding Best Time : March to June and mid August to November Paragliding Tips One has to be physically fit and mentally alert for this sport. The basic techniqu

Himachal Pradesh transportation HRTC - Himachal pradesh road transport corporation provides passenger road transport in Himachal Pradesh, with special bus services to the high hills of Himalayas. Himachal pradesh road transport corporation operates mainly from Shimla, Mandi, Hamirpur and Dharamshala and the road transportation service is divided into 23 depots located in various parts of Himachal Pradesh. HRTC not only provides intercity and innercity road transportation to passengers, but also provides interstate road transport to the states of Haryana, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh and Delhi. The Himachal Pradesh government is running its buses to different stations. The bus facility in Himachal is very nice.and it leaves a deep impression on tourists coming from the outside states and countries. There are thousands of buses connecting the different distt.s and sorrrounding states.The Himachal government has now started some Air conditione

Shimla: All preparations have been made for the successful conduct of two IPL cricket matches to be held on 16 th & 18 th April 2010 in Dharamshala, the beautiful hill station of Himachal Pradesh said Mr. Anurag Thakur president Himachal Pradesh cricket associations. He said that this is for the first time that international level cricket tournaments are being held in newly constructed Dharmshala cricket stadium which has been constructed with 50 crore rupees cost during this year . He told that the cricket stadium set up at height of 4000 ft above mean sea level has been constructed in accordance with international level standards and is highest international level cricket ground to host I P L matches. he told that Ddharmshala cricket stadium has magnificent view in backdrop of mighty Dhauladhar snow peaks which registers average temperature of around 25 degree to 30 degrees Celsius during the peak hours in summer while morning and evening temperature is regi

NAGROTA BAGWAN This place lies in between way from Kangra to Palampur National Highway. The way also goes to Chamunda Devi Temple As of 2001 [update] India censes , Nagrota Bagwan had a population of 5655. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Nagrota Bagwan has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 76%. In Nagrota Bagwan, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age It has its unique identification Most of the people of Nagrota Bagwan are farmers.The others are doing some other jobs like teachers...Guys I am telling you about this place because its my home town..and I just love this place.. There are so much schools in Nagrota Bagwan.The quality of education is very high..In olden times It was a little village and there are only mahajans and mahtas lived in the streets of Nagrota..Still there successors are living in this town.and They have a lots of lands with them from their

The Himachal Shawl is a light woollen fabric measuring 1 m X 2 m. It is usually draped around and over the shoulders and chest. It may be made from mill spun or hand spun yarn. The fibre is merino wool, local sheep wool, Pashmina, Angora or a mixture of these. The yarn used may be dyed or of natural colours.The shawl is believed to be a relatively recent introduction to the tradition of Himachal Pradesh. Shawl weaving today has become one of the most flourishing industries providing a means of livelihood to about 35 thousand weavers of the state. The Kullu Shawls A light woollen fabric made of Merino, Angora or Pashmina wool with intricate designs on it.

Nalwari Mela is a statewide fair that is celebrated in Himachal Pradesh . The fairgrounds are placed in the state’s Bilaspur district which witnesses a steady influx people from all corners of the state as well as the adjacent states who flock here to rejoice in the celebrations. This fair testifies the fun loving and colorful side of the natures of the inhabitants of Himachal Pradesh . The festival commences in the mid of March and it is organised at the historic Luhanu Maidan in Bilaspur. It starts by hoisting the bull worship and flag after a grand procession with the sounds of traditional instruments and dancing by folk artists. The cultural carnival showcases the arts, culture and entertainment that prevail in the state along with the societal lifestyle. The cultural milieu of Nalwari Mela swarms with families and children frolicking and merrymaking about the place. The highlights of the fair include a wrestling match where the local athletes display their gymnastic skill

Nalwari Mela is a statewide fair that is celebrated in Himachal Pradesh . The fairgrounds are placed in the state’s Bilaspur district which witnesses a steady influx people from all corners of the state as well as the adjacent states who flock here to rejoice in the celebrations. This fair testifies the fun loving and colorful side of the natures of the inhabitants of Himachal Pradesh . The festival commences on the afternoon of 17th March, tentatively around 1:00 p.m. and continues up to the afternoon of 23rd March. The cultural carnival showcases the arts, culture and entertainment that prevail in the state along with the societal lifestyle. The cultural milieu of Nalwari Mela swarms with families and children frolicking and merrymaking about the place. The highlights of the fair include a wrestling match where the local athletes display their gymnastic skills and physical prowess. Cultural soirees and dramatic events make the evenings highly enjoyable. The talking point of Himacha

Mata Chintpurni The Chintpurni fair, locally known as ‘Mata Da Mela’(fair of the mother Goddess) is held in village Chintpurni on a spur of the hill range of the same name, about 3 kms. to the west of Bharwain. The fair is held near the temple of Goddess Bhagwati Chhinmastaka, where, it is said, the mother Goddess appeared in astral form in ancient times. The site is approached by metalled road from Una, Hoshiarpur and Kangra which are situated at a distance of 56, 48 and 64 kms away respectively. The fair being held from time immemorial is held thrice a year in the month of Chet (March-April), Sawan (July-August) and Asanj (September-October). In chet and Asanj, the fair is held in Navratras whereas in Sawan it taken place during the first ten days of shukla paksha i.e. the bright half of the lunar month. The fair which is residenti

Shri Renuka Ji: On the eve of Devprabodini Akadshi the Five day long state level Shri Renuka Ji fair as begin with the arrival of son Lord Parshuram at Shri Renuka Ji Lake in Himachal, the home of his divine mother Shri Renuka Ji. During five day fair several lakhs of devotees from all over the country arrives here to witness the holy occasion of divine meeting of Lord Parshum &his mother Renuka Ji . According to Purans the Renuka Tirth is considered as birth place of Lord Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Maharish Yamdagni and his wife Bhagwati Renuka Ji had meditated for long time at a hillock known as Tape Ka Tiba near Renuka lake. With the blessings of Lord Shiva, Lord Shri Hari Vishnu fulfilled divine promise and took birth as their son. Sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and son of Renuka Ji pleased Lord Shiva with the performation of Tapa [high intensity mediation] got a new name Parshuram after getting divine weapon Parshu from Lord Shiva. He has been referred

R enuka Fair, celebrated in the month of November, is held on the banks of Renuka lake in Sirmour Distt. It falls on the eleventh day after Diwali. According to a legend Lord Parashuram and his mother, Goddess Renuka, meet for one-and-a-half day between Dashmi and Ekadashi every year, and to commemorate this meeting the fair is organised. This fair also highlights a mother’s love for her child. During this fair, the idols of Parashuram from various temples are brought here to dip in the sacred lake. It is believed that the Goddess appears beneath the surface of the water of the lake to bless her son. There is a temple dedicated to Parashuram nearby. Shri Renuka Ji: On the eve of Devprabodini Akadshi the Five day long state level Shri Renuka Ji fair as begin with the arrival of son Lord Parshuram at Shri Renuka Ji Lake in Himachal, the home of his divine mother Shri Renuka Ji. During five day fair several lakhs of devotees from