Category Archives: HimachalGK

National Highways in Himachal Pradesh

By | November 6, 2016

There are 14 Nos. National Highways as on 31.03.2014 with a total length of 1752.830 km. including by passes in Himachal Pradesh. In  a recent visit (May, 2016) by Union Transport Minister Shir. Nitin Gadkari, he has announced that the center has given in-principle approval for 17 new National Highways for the state of Himachal Pradesh. The… Read More »

Mountain Peaks in Himachal Pradesh

By | November 6, 2016

In our previous posts, we talked about Mountain Passes & Jots of Himachal Pradesh and Protected Monuments of Himachal Pradesh. Today we discuss about the Mountain Peaks in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal has been blessed by the mountain Gods in abundance. From its Northern corner in Lahaul to its Southern corner in Sirmaur, you will see… Read More »

Mountain Passes & Jots of Himachal Pradesh

By | November 6, 2016

In our previous post, we talked about the Protected Monuments and Forts of Himachal Pradesh. Today we discuss in brief about the various mountain passes of Himachal Pradesh. The famous mountaineer, Harish Kapadia has aptly mentioned Himachal as the Land of Mountains and Passes.

Major Hydro Power Projects in Himachal Pradesh

By | November 5, 2016

Hydropower development is the key engine to the economic growth of the State of Himachal Pradesh, as it makes a direct and significant contribution to the economy in term of revenue generation, employment opportunities and enhancing the quality of life. The State of HP has an estimated Hydro Potential of 27436 MW out of which… Read More »

Hot Water Springs of Himachal Pradesh

By | November 5, 2016

Some of the most popular and frequently visited Hot Water Springs of Himachal Pradesh are Manikaran Springs in Kullu, Tattapani Springs in Mandi, Bhagsunath Spring in Dharamsala and Kalath Springs in Kullu . However, there are at least 10 hot water springs in Himachal Pradesh (more springs will be added to this list as and… Read More »