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gurujiforexwebsite · 1 year ago
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HRTC bus crushed innocent in on National Highway 5 Kandaghat Solan. HRTC bus HP10A 9669 was going from Rohru to Chandigarh with driver Sanjay.
Solan News: Road accidents are not taking the name of stopping in Himachal Pradesh. On Sunday too, a similar incident took place on National Highway 5, where a 13-year-old boy was run over by an HRTC bus. Due to this the teenager died on the spot.
According to information received by Special For You, HRTC bus HP10A 9669 was going from Rohru to Chandigarh with driver Sanjay. As soon as the 13-year-old boy came under the driver's side rear tire near the black turn ahead of Kandaghat. Due to which he died.
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swan-tours-blog · 7 years ago
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Information on Himachal Pradesh Tourism and Tourist Attractions
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Himachal Has always had a mystical fascination for the Indian mind and tourism is not of recent origin here. It has been on this account called the Divya Bhoorni, or the land of gods. The Puranas and Sanskrit literature have sung its praises. In the Skanda Purana it is stated: "He who thinks on Himachal, though he should not behold him, is greater than he who performs all worship at Kashi. In a hundred ages of the gods I could not tell thee of the glories of Himachal. As the dew is dried up by the morning sun, so far the sins of mankind by the sight of Himachal."
Himachal Pardesh is synonymous with Himalayas and Kalidasa in Kumara Sambhava has called it Devata-Aatma or the divine soul. Another story in Purana is illustrative of the reverent spell the Himalayas have exercised on the people. After his conquests king Janamtapi performed Rajsuya Yajna, at the conclusion of which his guru, Vashishtha, demanded the customary guru dakshina (the offering for the preceptor). To this, the king replied, "When I conquer Uttar Kashi* I will hand it over to you." Vashishthagot infuriated at the irreverence shown to Himalayan areas and said: "No one can be allowed to cast an evil eye on the land of gods, and thus saying killed Janamtapi.
It is well known that rishis built their ashrams in Himachal areas. These ashrams served as the seats of learning for the high and the low alike. The scions of royalty and the children of the poor Brahmins and the scholars flocked to these unique institutions. Himachal areas thus remained places of pilgrimage and even today thousands imbued with religious fervour visit its temples located in difficult terrain. But tourism in the modern sense of vacation resorts and as an industry began developing here only in the nineteenth century when the British, weary of the heat of the plains, started founding hill stations for rest and peace initially and for reasons of work and strategy later.
Sabathu, a small village about 20 miles from Kalka, in the Sivaliks, was the first of such hill stations where the British Political Agent started living in the beginning of the nineteenth century. Later the Political Agent, Major Kennedy, during reconnaissance of the area during the Gurkha war, discovered a 'thickly wooded' spot around Shamla Devi temple, where Shimla was later built.
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Major Kennedy constructed the first house in Shimla in 1822. He invited the Governor-General, Lord Amherst, to stay with him in 1827. The 'happy visit' of the Governor-General was a signal for the expansion of the town, which besides being a summer resort, became a 'watch tower' for the activities of the Sikhs in the hill states on the western side of river Sutlej. Later as the shadows of Russia started falling across Tibet, the Governor-General, Lord Dalhousie, shifted his summer headquarters to Chini, now known as Kalpa, the headquarters of the border district of Kinnaur. Shimla grew gradually as one Governor-General after another came to stay here for the summer. Houses came up with typical English names and designs, the big buildings had British castles as their models and the small houses looked like country houses of Scotland. By stages Shimla blossomed into the summer capital of India.
Following suit, the Punjab Government also built its summer headquarters here and Shimla became the biggest hill station of the world at a height of 7,000 feet above sea level. Shimla was connected to Kalka through a -narrow gauge railway known those days as the "wonder in hill rail traction", at a cost of Rs. 4 crores. Shimla had great attractions like the football matches, horse racing, sports and (pagal) gymkhanas, the first of which was held by Lord Auckland in 1838 at the spacious Annandale, after his victory in the first Afghan war.
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Following Shimla, a chain of hill stations like Dharamsala, Dalhousie, Dagshai and Kasauli were established. In Shimla and on the southern slopes of Himalayas, schools were also set up for providing teaching facilities to the Anglo-Indians to man junior jobs. Later these became well known public schools. Though hill stations sprang up all over Himalayas and even in minor hill ranges, none could surpass the glamour of Shimla, which was the venue of national and international conferences. Shimla is still quite British in character, majority of its houses, suburbs and roads have English names.
Shimla fell on evil days after the departure of the British in 1947. For some years it was the headquarters of the Government of truncated Punjab. But in 1953 when the Punjab Government shifted its capital to Chandigarh, it became a back number amongst the districts of that State. On its integration with Himachal in 1966, Shimla got a new lease of life. The building activity, which was at a standstill since 1936, was revived. Its tourist potential, as the centre of a big tourist complex extending to some 40 miles on each side was sought to be developed.
Shimla is spread over a ridge measuring some 12 square kms. On the offshoots of the crescent-shaped ridge are located the suburbs of the town. In its vicinity amid the rustling woods, are the shady walks and circuitous paths which at each turn unfold fabulous scenic views. Its vast levelled ground at the Ridge is the favourite evening promenade, the Mall, the fashionable shopping centre and the scandal point, the rendezvous for gossip.
Shimla's mood changes with its seasons, each of which has its own charm. Perhaps the best season of theyear is autumn but the early spring runs a close second. The air is fresh in these periods, the days are warm and bright and the nights are crisp, clear and cool. Autumn welcomes the visitors with calm equanimity and spring says it with flowers. Winter here is known as the season of 'long moon nights'. Shimla then becomes a frost-covered silent city.
Himachal is visited by over two lakh tourists every year. Its eternal snows, black woods, rippling springs, rhythmic streams, roaring rivers, picturesque lakes, lush green valleys and meadows are irresistible attractions. Besides the usual peace and relaxation of hill resorts its areas present a new kind of adventure to the skiers, winter sportsmen, hikers and mountaineers. Two important tourist complexes, Shimla-Chail and Kulu-Manali, besides other places are being developed to exploit their tourist potential. The Shimla-Chail tourist complex spreads some 40 miles around the focal point of Shimla and includes Kufri, Chail, Phagu, Narkanda, Mashobra, Naldera and other places.
The summer headquarters of the erstwhile Patiala State, Chail (height 2,150 metres) is situated about 45 kms from Shimla and has the highest cricket ground in the world. The palace of the Maharaja now houses a posh hotel run by, the State Tourist Development Corporation. The small town is located amid thick woods and has fine walks. It is being developed with provision of modern amenities. It is linked with Kandaghat and Shimla via Kufri and Indira Rest House.
Situated 16 kilometers from Shimla, Kufri has won a name on the sports and tourist map of India due to its ski-runs and the seed-potato farm of the Central Potato Research Institute. Well connected by bus service Kufri has the best of shady walks through tall firs Just 3 kms from the ski slopes is located the famous tourist hotel, Wield Flower Hall, once the residence of Lord Kitchner, the Commander-in-Chief of India in the beginning of the twentieth century? About 1 km from Wield Flower Hall is the Retreat, the week-end resort of Lord Curzon. Between Wield
Flower Hall and Retreat is Hem Kunj (formerly Dane's Folly), the summer holiday resort of the Punjab Governor. All these have spacioUs lawns and fabulous gardens and commanding views of hills and the snowline.
Narkanda is reached from Shimla by passing through 64 kms of picturesque scenery and the valleys of Kufri, Phagu and Matiana on the Hindustan-Tibet Road. A magnificent view of the perennial snowline is visible from here. Narkanda serves as a transit point for visiting the apple areas of Thanedhar-Kotgarh on one side, Kulu via Luri on the other and the quiet resorts like Bagi (2,700 metres) and Khadrala (3,300 metres) on the other. The nearby Hattu Peak (3,300 metres) is extremely popular for hiking and for a unique view of the eternal snows, the fertile seed-potato growing areas and dense forests. Besides, it abounds in big and small game.
The popular picnic spots of Mashobra and Naldera are 12 kms and 20 kms respectively from Shimla on the road to Tattapani known for its hot springs. Mashobra draws the visitors for its panoramic views and dense vegetation while Naldera is known for its nine-hole golf course.
Other tourist resorts in Shimla district include Rohru, famous for trout fishing, Hatkoti, known for its temples, the trade centre of Rampur and the pilgrim centre of Sarahan, where the temple of Bhimakali is located.
The Kulu-Manali tourist complex is spread in the entire Kulu valley, which is lavishly gifted with superb scenic wealth. It has a unique combined view of the snowy peaks, the flowing waters, the smiling orchards and the emerald meadows. The valley changes its appearance and com-plexion with the change in season.
Kulu valley offers its best during the spring when the blossoming apricot trees look like fairy sprays of leafless bouquets. Side by side cherry and peach blossoms throw splashes of colour on the hill sides. Later in autumn under the clear blue sky, the fields and forests show an unforgettable tint of crimson and gold embroidered into the evergreen foliage of firs and deodars. In winter the dazzling sunshine over the snows on the hill tops lends its own splendour to the valley.
Kulu, which is located on the bank of river Beas is the central point of this tourist complex. The town is the headquarters of the district named after it and has an extensive grassy maidan (Dhalpur) where the famous Kulu Dusselira and other social and cultural functions are held. Served by air service from Chandigarh, Kulu is famous for its temples and architecture. About 25 kms from Kulu is the ancient town of Naggar which was earlier the State capital. It is known for its castle and the Roerich museum. Jagatsukh, the biggest village of the district on the Naggar-Manali road, is popular for its annual Chacholi Yatra. The quiet resort of Katrain is famous for trout fishing while Vasishth and Manikaran are known for hot springs.
Manali with its unspoilt scenic grandeur is extremely popular with the tourists. Log cabins built in the thick forests here present probably the best view in the country. Having ideal walks, climbs and trekking routes, it houses the Mountaineering Institute of the State. Manali is a trade centre for Lahul and is also known for Dhoongri temple dedicated to goddess Hidimba. Built in typical indigenous style, it has a four-tier pagoda-shaped roof.
Chamba, the valley of milk and honey is known for its streams, meadows, temples, paintings, `Rumar and Khajiar lake. This lake which is located on a saucer-shaped lush green plateau has a floating island. Dalhousie, located in the outer slopes of Dhauladhar range is another important hill resort in the district. It is thickly wooded with stately pines and oaks and has lovely picnic spots all around. Brahmaur is famous for its temples. Saloni and Bhandal are the other tourist resorts.
In Kangra district, the important tourist centres include Dharamsala, Palampur, Baijnath, Kangra and Jwalamukhi. Dharamsala is located at the foot of Dhauladhar and has a magnificent view of its snowy peaks. Nearby are the waterfalls of Bhagsu Nath and the Dal Lake, known for the big annual fair of Gaddis held in September. Dalai Lama has his headquarters in Dharamsala. Palampur is famous for its salubrious climate and tea gardens. Baijnath is a hill resort known for its ancient temple. Kangra and Jawalamukhi attract lakhs of pilgrims during the fairs held twice annually in Navratris.
For more information on Himachal Pradesh Tourism and Tourist Attractions and Himachal Travel Package contact Swan Tours one of the leading travel agents in India.
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