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IMPORTANT FACTS OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

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TOURIST MAP OF HIMACHAL
TOURIST MAP OF HIMACHAL
Formation25 January,1971
CapitalShimla
Major LanguagePahari, Hindi
Official AnimalSnow Leopard
Official BirdWestern Tragopan
State FlowerPink Rhododendron
State TreeDeodar Cedar
Official DanceLoodi,Chham Dance
Major RiversChenab,Ravi, Beas,  Sutlej, Yamuna
Major lakeRenuka,Khajjiar
High CourtShimla &Dharmashala
Major FestivalBonalu, Bathukama
Airport1.Shimla Airport,
2.Kullu-Manali Airport,
3.Dharmasala
National Parks1.Rohla National Park,
2.Pin Valley National Park
3.Kalathosh National Park
4.Great Himalaya National Park
5.Khir ganga National Park
6.Great Himalayan National Park
Wild Life Sanctuary1.Bandli Sanctuary
2.Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary
3.Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary
4.Kanwar Wildlife Sanctuary
5.Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary
6.Chail Wildlife Sanctuary
7.Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary
8.Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary
9.Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary
10.Manali Wildlife Sanctuary
11.Kais Wildlife Sanctuary
12.Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary  
Dance formsChham Dance. Chhanak Chham. Dandras Dance. Kullu Nati. Lahauli Dance. Losar Shona Chuksam. Nati Dance. Thoda Dance.  
Waterfalls1.Bhagsunag Falls: Religious Site
2.Jana Falls: Breathtaking Views
3.Rahala Falls: Beautiful Escape
4.Chadwick Falls: Rocky Valleys
5.Dharamkot Waterfalls: For Adventure Enthusiasts
6.Jogini Falls: Sacred Spot
7.Rozy Falls: Exquisite Beauty
8.Thala Waterfall: Mesmerizing Ambiance
9.Hadsar Waterfall: Refreshing Sounds
10.Kaksen And Bhagsen Waterfall: Impeccable Beauty
11.Satdhara Falls: Seven Springs
12.Sissu Falls: Enticing Experiences  
Hydro Electric projects1.Girinagar Hydel Project.
2.Binwa Hydel Project.
3.Sanjay Vidyut Pariyojna.
4.Bassi Hydroelectric Project.
5.Larji Hydroelectric Project.
6.Andhra Hydel Project.
7.Rongtong Hydel Project.
8.Baner and Neugal Project.  
Tourist Destinations1.Shimla
2.Manali
3.Kullu
4.Dalhousie
5.Dharamshala
6.Kasol
7.Spiti valley
8.Kasauli
9.Khajjiar
10.Thirthan valley
11.Kufri
12.Chamba
13.Kinnaur
14.Chail
15.Mandi
16.Rohtang pass
17.The Ridge
18.Kangra
19.Manikaran
20.Bilaspur
21.Narkanda
22.Tattapani
23.Solan
24.Shoja
25.Sangla
26.Parwanoo
27.Arki
28.Solang Valley
29.Parvati valley
30.Sarahan 
31.Tosh
32.Triund
33.Malana
34.Barot
35.Theog
36.Barog
37.Sirmour
38.Kangojodi
39.Fagu
40.Chanshal pass
41.Keylong
42.Pangi valley 
43.Hanuman Tibba
44.Dadasiba
45.Sainj Valley
ReligiousManikaran Sahib, Poanta Sahib
Major Trekking routes1.DeoTibba trek
2.Pin Bhaba pass trek
3.Parvati valley trek
4.Pin valley park trek
5.Chandratal Baralacha trek
6.Bara Bhangal  trek
7.Prashar Lake Trek
8.Indrahar pass trek
9.Kheerganga trek
10.Beas kund trek
Food1.Madra
2.Dhaam
3.Thudkiyabhat
4.Bhey
5.ChhaGosht
6.Siddu
7.Babru
8Aktori

IMPORTANT FACTS OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

  1. The state known as Apple State of India
  2. The state known as ‘Fruit Bowl of India’
  3. The state known as Mountain State of India
  4. The state meant as tap of Himalayas
  5. First Indian state to ban plastic
  6. First smoke-free state in India
  7. First Carbon Free state in India
  8. Asia’s largest fruit processing centre is situated in
  9. First state in India to start Rotavirus Vaccination Project
  10. The leading producer state of fruits especially Apple in India
  11. First LokSabha election in India was held in : Himachal Pradesh (ChiniTaluk)
  12. The Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Yamuna are the major rivers of Himachal Pradesh
  13. Famous Bhakra Project and NathpaJhakri power project are situated in the border of  Himachal Pradesh
  14. Shipki La and Rohtang are the mountain passes in Himachal Pradesh
  15. Manikaran Geothermal field is inHimachal Pradesh
  16. Giri irrigation project is located in Himachal Pradesh
  17. First Indian State to start the hi-tech Legislative Assembly called E-vidhanHimachal Pradesh
  18. First state in India to launch E-vidhan mobile appHimachal Pradesh
  19. First state in India to launch a mobile app for Ambulance serviceHimachal Pradesh
  20. Bhakra Dam is situated inHimachal Pradesh
  21. First Indian state to start State Data Centre:  Himachal Pradesh
  22. First Indian state to host the Paragliding World Cup: Himachal Pradesh
  23. Kasauli Hill Station is located in the state of: Himachal Pradesh
  24. Kangra Valley is situated in the state of: Himachal Pradesh
  25. First state in India to start Automatic Telephone exchange: Himachal Pradesh
  26. The place known as Valley of Gods :Kullu
  27. The place known as silver valley: Kullu
  28. The river which flows through Kullu valley: Beas
  29. Highest Cricket Ground in the world is located in:Chail (Dharamsala)
  30. Shimla – Summer Capital Of British India
  31. RashtrapathiNivas is located in  Shimla
  32. Automatic Telephone exchange was started in Shimla
  33. The Largest city of Himachal Pradesh : Shimla
  34. Central Potato Research Institute is situated at  : Shimla
  35. Indian Institute of Advanced Studies is situated at : Shimla
  36. National Academy of Audit and Accounts is situated at: Shimla
  37. Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan was in  1972
  38. Chandvik waterfalls is in  : Shimla
  39. The only ice skating ring in South Asia is centredin : Shimla
  40. The place was described as Queen of Hill Stations by the British: Shimla
  41. The Research Centres of Wheat and Barley are located in: Shimla
  42. Little Lhasa — Dharmashala
  43. Little Tibet – Ladakh
  44. Highest Post Office in India :Hikkim
  45. The place often referred to as Varanasi of  Hills : Mandi
  46. The famous place known for crystal salt :Mandi
  47. The place known as ChotaKashi :Mandi
  48. The place famous for its 81 old stone  temples : Mandi
  49. Mandi is built along the banks of the river: Beas
  50. The largest fruit processing unit in Asia  :Parwanoo
  51. First planned hill town of the country  : New Bilaspur
  52. Mini Switzerland of India :Khajjiar
  53. The place known by the name of Manu: Manali
  54. Gaggal Airport is situated in :Dharamsala
  55. Headquarters of Central Tibetan  Administration: Dharamsala
  56. Second capital of Himachal Pradesh which I came into force in 2017: Dharamsala
  57. Official residence of Dalai Lama in India :Potala palace
  58. Major tribal people in Himachal Pradesh :Gadhis
  59. The Buddhist Vihar on the banks of the river Tapti :KyeGomba
  60. The major pilgrim centre in Himachal Pradesh :Jwalamukhi
  61. Cold Desert is a Biosphere Reserve (2009) in: Himachal Pradesh
  62. Chamba is situated on the banks of the river : Ravi
  63. Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Dalhousie etc are the tourist centres in the border of: Himachal Pradesh 
  64. Great Himalayan National Park got nomination to UNESCO’s world heritaige site in : 2014
  65. The Viceroy who inaugurated the Kolkata – Shimla Railway Line : Lord Curzon
  66. First Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh :Yashwant Singh Parmar
  67. First voter in Independent India :Shyam Saran Negi
  68. The architect of Vice Regal Lodge : Henry Irwin
  69. Largest Lake in Himachal Pradesh  :Renuka
  70. Chenab, Beas, Ravi, Sutlej, Yamuna are the rivers of : Himachal Pradesh 
  71. Arjun Dam is located in : Ravi
  72. Haphta Dam is located in: Sutlej
  73. Pong Dam is across : Beas 
  74. Bhakra Dam is across: Sutlej
  75. The city of Red Gold :Solan
  76. Mushroom city of India :Solan
  77. Mini Shimla :Solan
  78. Central Mushroom Research Institute :Solan