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Himachal Pradesh is rightly called the Abode of Gods. It is apt to be God’s residence as it is abundantly blessed with nature’s bounties in the form of mighty Himalayas, magnificent glaciers, gushing icy cold rivers, tranquil lakes, misty woods, lush green pine and conifer forests, lovely fruit orchards, flower meadows, verdant valleys, deep gorges and wide passes. Himachal Pradesh has a glorious history and past with ancient civilizations coupled with rich culture, traditions and customs. The history of Himachal Pradesh can be traced right up to the beginning of human civilization. Himachal Pradesh history can be divided into prehistoric era, early historic period, Rajput period, Mughal Rule, British Rule, 1857 revolt, freedom struggle and the post independence period.
Himachal Pradesh has a lot to offer in terms of tourism of all kinds. The state has well developed tourism infrastructure in the form of good transport and excellent hotels and accommodations. With its varied geography, Himachal Pradesh offers ample opportunities for adventure tourism. These include mountaineering, hiking, trekking, mountain biking, river rafting, angling, fishing, skiing, ice skating, para sailing and para gliding. Himachal Pradesh has many famous Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries and Sikh Gurudwaras. The religious tourist is benefited greatly due to religious tourism in Himachal Pradesh. The culture of Himachal  Pradesh is unique with all the celebrations, fairs, festivals, customs, folk music and dance, dressing styles, friendly locals, language and cuisine.
The climate of Himachal Pradesh is cool and pleasant in summers . However in winters the climate is extreme cold. The tourists can gain a lot by Himachal Pradesh Tourism. Himachal Pradesh is perfect tourist destination for all types of tourists like the leisure, religious and adventure or nature lover. There are many excursions from Himachal Pradesh taking the tourists on exciting journeys to various tourist hot spots like Shimla, Kullu Manali, Chamba, Kangra, and Kasauli and so on.
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