Nestled in the bosom of glorious Himalayan ranges, Himachal Pradesh is a surreal North West Indian State that enchants you with heavenly locals and enchanting attractions.

Population
With a total population of 61,77, 248 (as per 2001 Census) Himachal Pradesh India sprawls on exotic hill country, peppered with dazzling natural beauty. Population in Himachal Pradesh India is distributed in a manner that you'll find a density of 93 persons per square kilometer.

Urban population in Himachal Pradesh is 9. 79 percent and rest of the people reside mostly in rural settlements. With a 85 percent male literacy and 67.4 percent female literacy rates, the population of Himachal Pradesh India indicate the growth and spread of education to remotest parts of India.

Climate
Climate of Himachal Pradesh India varies with varying altitudes in different parts of the state. Himachal in winters becomes freezing cold with temperatures dropping as low as the freezing point at times. Summers in Himachal Pradesh are cool or hot depending on altitudinal variations.

It is advisable to carry heavy woolens while on Himachal Pradesh tours during winter months. In fact the nights and mornings get colder as the month of October approaches.

History
The erstwhile capital of the princely state of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh has a history that is colorful, fascinating and intriguing. Tour the 81 stone temples that remained mute spectators to historic events and be enamored by this Himalayan state's enchanting history.

Available history records indicate that people from the Indus Valley Civilization inhabited the foothills of this fascinating state chaperoned by snow-capped Himalayan peaks. Great Indian epics such as Ramayana and Mahabharata also mention the existence of this state. The mountain rivers that flow through Himachal find a mention in the Rig Veda and it is believed that Himachal was a part of the great Indian Maurya Empire in ancient times. The Pathans, Lodhis, Mughal rulers and British invaders left a considerable impact on the political and social fabric of Himachal Pradesh India.

Geography
Mountain rivers, lakes, valleys, meadows and towering mountains comprise the geography of Himachal Pradesh India. See all these and more on Himachal Pradesh tours with Taj Mahal India tour packages. There are 42 Himalayan peaks in Himachal Pradesh India. See the attractions of scenic valleys like Kangra, Chamba, Rohru, Satluj and Pabbar.