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The Chamba Rumal or Chamba handkerchief is an embroidered handicraft that was once promoted under the patronage of the former rulers of Chamba kingdom. It is a common item of gift during marriages with detailed patterns in bright and pleasing colour schemes. This product has been registered for protection under the Geographical indication of the […]

Tso Chigma or Chandra Taal, or Chandra Tal is a lake in the Spiti part of the Lahul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Chandra Taal is near the source of the Chandra River. Despite the rugged and inhospitable surroundings, it is in a protected niche with some flowers and wildlife in summer. चंद्रताल […]

Here are the top most haunted places in Shimla that have maximum eerie stories to their credit. Even if you are brave enough, the uncanniness of the places will surely chill your spine! Tunnel 33: The Ghost Of Barog Charleville Mansion: The Eerie British Gentleman Convent Of Jesus & Mary: The Headless Horseman Indira Gandhi Medical College: Spirits Of The Dead […]

Shand and Shabu are two popular dance forms in Himachal Pradesh which are generally performed at Buddhist monasteries in the loving memory of Buddha. They are said to have originated in the Lahaul and Spiti district of the state.

The Ridge road is a large open space, located in the center of Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Ridge is the hub of all cultural activities of Shimla. It is situated along the Mall Road, which is the famous shopping center of Shimla.

Kullu Dussehra is the renowned International Mega Dussehra festival observed in the month of October in Himachal Pradesh state in northern India. Wherein more than 4-5 lakh people visit the fair from all across the Globe. It is celebrated in the Dhalpur maidan in the Kullu valley. कुल्‍लू दशहरा पूरे भारत में प्रसि‍द्ध है। अन्य […]

Dharamshala is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. The Thekchen Chöling Temple Complex is a spiritual center for Tibetan Buddhism, while the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives houses […]

Mandi Shivaratri Fair is an annual renowned international fair that is held for 7 days starting with the Hindu festival of Shivaratri, in the Mandi town of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.The festival’s popularity is widespread and hence is known as an international festival. In view of the large number of gods and goddesses […]

Nati has a rich dance tradition. It is the most popular and famous dance performed at fairs and festivals. This dance is performed in the districts of Kullu, Sirmaur, Shimla, etc. of Himachal Pradesh. It is started at a slow speed, while doing this it is called loose pulse and later it increases at a […]

In the September of 1947, the East Punjab University was set with its campus at Shimla shifted to Solan for the tenure of none years starting from end of 1047 to 1956. It was in 1957-58 when the university was shifted to its current place at Chandigarh. Initially the administrative headquarters remains in Solan, only […]