General Information...

Area : 55,673 square kilometers.

Location
Himachal Pradesh, its name means the land covered with snow, extends from the latitudes 30°22'40" North to 33°12'40" North and longitudes 75°45' 55" East to 79°04' 20" East.

Himachal Pradesh is bordered by Punjab to the west, Uttar Pradesh to the southeast, China to the east, Haryana to the southeast, and Jammu and Kashmir to the North.

Capital : Shimla
Population : 60,70,305
Language : Hindi and Pahari (of various dialects).

Climate
The climate of Himachal Pradesh, depending on the altitude, varies at different places from semi tropical to semi arctic. Winters (October to February) are very severe and heavy snowfall is recorded during this season. April to June is delightful and comfortable at the higher altitudes, though on the lower hills, this season can have more humidity than usual. July to September is the time for rainfall and the entire region becomes green and fresh with streams swelling and springs replenished.

History : The early inhabitants of the Himachal region were nomadic tribes who eventually settled down to form tribal kingdoms ruled by chiefs or 'rajas' as they styled themselves. Later,more kingdoms were set up.

All these tiny states were constantly at war with each other never uniting even in the face of external aggression. As a result the various Himachal states were captured by other stronger Indian dynasties the Mauryas,the Kushans,the Guptas and the Mughals .

In the 19th century the British established their supremacy there. But when the British left in 1947,on 15 April 1948,31 princely states merged to form Himachal Pradesh.

Best Time to Visit :
Summer - April to June - is the best time to visit. The weather is mild and days are long, ideal for mountaineering or enjoying an idyllic nature walk.

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