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  2. Himachal Pradesh - Wikipedia

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    Himachal Pradesh (/ h ɪ ˌ m ɑː tʃ əl p r ə ˈ d ɛ ʃ /; Hindi: [ɦɪˈmäːtʃəl pɾəˈd̪eːʃ] ⓘ; lit. "Snow-laden Mountain Province" [9]) is a state in the northern part of India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the thirteen mountain states and is characterised by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and ...

  3. Culture of Himachal Pradesh - Wikipedia

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    The main dance form of Himachal Pradesh is nati. People of the state generally prefer folk music. There is no classical form of music, as for the Himachal Pradesh is concerned. Himachali dance forms are highly varied and quite complicated. These dances are a very vital part of the tribal life. It reflects the culture and the tradition of ...

  4. Outline of Himachal Pradesh - Wikipedia

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    Location of Himachal Pradesh. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Himachal Pradesh: . Himachal Pradesh – state in North India.Its area is 55,673 km 2 (21,495 sq mi), [1] and is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west, Haryana on the south-west, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east.

  5. List of protected areas of Himachal Pradesh - Wikipedia

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    Forests in the state of Himachal Pradesh (northern India) currently cover an area of nearly 37,939 square kilometres (14,648 sq mi), which is about 68.16% of the total land area of the state. The forests were once considered to be the main source of income of the state [ 1 ] and most of the original forests were clear felled.

  6. History of Himachal Pradesh - Wikipedia

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    Himachal became a part C state on 26 January 1950 with the implementation of the Constitution of India. Himachal Pradesh became Union Territory on 1 November 1956. On 18 December 1970 the State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament and the new state came into being on 25 January 1971. Thus H.P. emerged as the eighteenth state of ...

  7. Geography of Himachal Pradesh - Wikipedia

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    Reo Purgyil, Himachal Pradesh . The state of Himachal Pradesh is spread over an area 55,673 km 2 (21,495 sq mi) and is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on the north, Punjab on the southwest, Haryana on the south, Uttarakhand on the southeast, a small border with Uttar Pradesh in the south (touching Sirmaur), and Tibet on the east.

  8. Tourism in Himachal Pradesh - Wikipedia

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    Tourism in Himachal Pradesh relates to tourism in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This is popularly renowned for its Himalayan landscapes and popular hill-stations . Many outdoor activities such as rock climbing , mountain biking , paragliding , ice-skating , trekking, rafting , and heli-skiing are popular tourist attractions in Himachal ...

  9. Government of Himachal Pradesh - Wikipedia

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    The Government of Himachal Pradesh also known as the State Government of Himachal Pradesh, or locally as State Government, is the supreme governing authority of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It consists of an executive branch , led by the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, a judiciary and a legislative branch.