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Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is nestled in the Western Himalayas. It was made a fullfledged state in January 1971. The soil of Himalaya is dominant with vibrant and varied history. It has been inhabited by human beings since the dawn of civilization. This majestic, almost mythic, terrain is famous for its beauty and serenity. It has a varied topography, climate and forest cover. It is also endowed with a vast variety of flora and fauna. From times immemorial, this tract is known for its landscapes, beautiful forests, wilderness and wildlife. No wonder, efforts are on to transform Himachal Pradesh into the hub of eco-tourism and tap its immense potentials.

Spots of tourist attraction are too many to list. Simbalbara Sanctuary, Renuka Sanctuary, Chundhar Sanctuary, Great Himalayan National Park, Pin Vallye National Park, Nature Parks of Kufni, Manali, Gopalpur etc. are some of them. Let’s highlight a couple of these spots.

Chail Sanctuary:
Chail is a hill station visited by many tourists. The deodar and oak forests with grasslands around the township are the abode of wildlife. You can see Sambar, Gonal and cheer pheasants at Blossom and Jhaja. There are cheer pheasant breeding centers at both these places. If you make it convenient to visit these places at dawn or dusk, then barking deers and kalijins in the forests are sure to meet and greet you!

Great Himalayan Nature Park:
Located in Kullu District , this park has some virgin coniferous forests. Vast areas of alpine pastures and glaciers cap this park. The area has many important wildlife species such as musk deer, brown bear, gonal, thar, leopard, snow leopard, bharal, sero… and pheasants like monal, Khalij, Koklas, Tragopan, snow cock etc.

Of Tourist Interest

• Simla
• Manali
• Roh Tang