It is known as “The Settlement of Taboos” and is a small, obscured village in Himachal Pradesh. No outsider is allowed to touch any of the residents’ possessions or any of the village’s walls, which is a strange and harsh regulation.
Trivia Behind The Name Himachal Pradesh
The Sanskrit word “Hima,” which means snow, is whence the name Himachal is derived. Himachal Pradesh’s full name translates to “In the lap of the Himalayas.”
Hop On The Toy Train
The 96.6-kilometre-long, single-track Kalka Shimla Railway was constructed in the middle of the 19th century. The Kalka Shimla Railway is an architectural marvel, including the tallest multi-arc gallery bridge and the world’s longest tunnel
The Indian Fruit Bowl
Himachal Pradesh is India’s second-largest apple producer after Jammu & Kashmir. Along with apples, a lot of other fruits are also grown in large quantities, including peaches, cherries, kiwis, and plums.
A Wildlife Treasure Trove
33 Wildlife Sanctuaries and 2 National Parks can be found in Himachal Pradesh. Out of the two, UNESCO has designated The Great Himalayan National Park as a World Heritage Site.
The highest cricket ground in the world
The Chail Cricket Ground in Himachal Pradesh is reputed to be the highest cricket ground in the world, rising 8,018 feet above sea level.
Miniature Switzerland
Khajjiar, a hill town in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district, has earned the moniker “Mini Switzerland.” It boasts stunning natural scenery and a lake with a floating island in the middle.
Kullu Dussehra: God’s Own Get-Together
One of the most well-known Hindu holidays in India, especially in North India, is the festival of Dussehra. Kullu Dussehra begins in Himachal Pradesh when Dussehra ends elsewhere in India.
Abode of Lord Shiva
The Manimahesh Kailash summit, also known as the Chamba Kailash, is thought to be Lord Shiva’s dwelling. A significant Himachal Pradesh pilgrimage site, the summit towers high over the Manimahesh lake.
Nature’s ice skating rink
Shimla is home to Asia's only natural ice skating rink.
Held India’s first Paragliding competition
It is one of the most natural locations for paragliding in the world. In 2015, India's first paragliding competition was held here.
One of the least corrupted states
Himachal Pradesh is the second least corrupt state of india after kerala.
Girls rule Himachal
Hamirpur has 1096 females, kangra has 1013 females and mandi has 1012 females per 1000 males.
Mushroom city of india
Solan is known as the mushroom city, because of extensive mushroom farming in the region.
A smokeless zone
On 2nd july 2013 Himachal Pradesh was declared as the first smoke free state in india.
