Travel India: The guide and resource.

Nov 08 2007

Tourism in Rajasthan.

Published by Adam under States

Rajasthan is a vibrant, exotic state where tradition and royal glory meet in a riot of colors against the vast backdrop of sand and desert. It has an unusual diversity in its entire forms- people, customs, culture, costumes, music, manners, dialects, cuisine and physiography. Amazing legends of heroism and romance still resound from its equally amazing architecture, which still stands to narrate its tale of a bygone era. The magic of Rajasthan is unequalled in the world for its heritage, culture, safaris, sand dunes and lush green forests with its wildlife. The land is endowed with invincible forts, magnificent palace havelis, rich culture and heritage, beauty and natural resources.

Himachal - Facts at a glance.

Published by Adam under Facts, States

Capital- Shimla

Area- 55,673 sq. km

Area under forest- 43043 sq. km

No. of Districts- 12

Largest City- Shimla

Latitude- 30° 22′ 40″ N to 33° 12′ 40″ N

Longitude- 75° 45′ 55″ E to 79° 04′ 20″ E

Altitude- 350 meter to 6975 meter

Annual Rainfall- 180 cm

Population (2001)- 6,077,900

Male population- 3,087,940

Female population- 2,989,960

Population Density- 109

Sex Ratio- 968 females per 1000 males

Literacy rate (2001)- 77.13%

Religion- Hindu (90%), Buddhist, Sikh, Christian

State language(s)- Hindi and local dialects

Temperature- Max 30°C (summer); min - 4°C (winter)

No. of Districts- 12

No. of Wild Life

Sanctuaries- 32

Major Rivers- Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Parbati

Major Lakes- Renuka, Rewalsar, Khajjiar, Dal, Beas Kund, Dasaur, Brighu, Prashar, Mani Mahesh, Chander Tal, Suraj Tal, Kareri, Sreolsar, Gobind Sagar, Nako

Himachal tourism - Shimla.

Published by Adam under Cities

Shimla was the summer capital of India under British rule. Presently, it is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh, with its population around 1.6 lacs (Shimla town only). Shimla is approximately 115 km (71.4 miles) from Chandigarh, the nearest major city, and 365 km (226.8 miles) from New Delhi, the national capital. The city is named after the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu Goddess Kali.