Category Archives: HimachalGK

Economy of District Solan – Himachal Pradesh

By | June 2, 2020

Solan has been declared the Mushroom district of Himachal Pradesh. Solan has five milk chilling plants namely Khandagaht, Nalagarh, Kunihar, Darlaghat, and Maryog. The first industrial estate was set up in the year 1961-62 at Solan. The second Industrial estate was set up at Barotiwala in 1964-65. Among all the districts of Himachal Pradesh, Solan district… Read More »

Places of Religious, Historical, Archaeological and Tourist Interest in District Solan

By | June 2, 2020

Solan district has many places which provide an incomparable pictures and natural scenes from the tourist point of view and also has many religious and historical places. A few of these are elucidated below: Chail: This tourist resort is located at a distance of 45 kms. from Solan and 43 kms. from Shimla. Chail is… Read More »

Fairs and Festivals of District Solan

By | June 2, 2020

In the district, a number of fairs are held throughout the year. A few of these are elucidated below: Sharad Purnima Fair: This fair is held at Unchagaon (Kunihar) in a ground surrounding the tank for two days in the month of January-February. It starts from ‘Puranmashi’ and lasts uptil the next day. It is… Read More »

“Goddess Shoolini” Temple at Solan – Himachal Pradesh

By | June 1, 2020

Solan a very beautiful and mesmerizing town of Solan district derived its name from the Goddess Shoolini. The principle Goddess of this region is considered as the incarnation of Goddess Durga. Similarly, the district of Solan named after the Solan town. Solan is also known as “The Mushroom City of India” because of the high… Read More »

Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Profile of Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | May 29, 2020

Hazard Vulnerability of Himachal Pradesh The state of Himachal is prone to various hazards both natural and manmade. Main hazards consist of earthquakes, landslides, flash floods, snowstorms and avalanches, draughts, dam failures, fires – domestic and wild, accidents – road, rail, air, stampedes, boat capsizing, biological, industrial and hazardous chemicals, etc. The hazard which, however,… Read More »

Economy of District Sirmaur – Himachal Pradesh General Studies

By | May 29, 2020

Nahan Foundry Ltd. was set up for the first time in 1875 A.D. has now been taken over by the Himachal Pradesh Government in 1964. Kinnauri Arkel and Lincon Boon are varieties of peas. Solan Gola is a variety of tomato in the district. There are five seed Multiplication Farms at Bhagani and Daula Kuan… Read More »

Places of tourist interest in District Sirmaur

By | May 28, 2020

1. Sarahan: Sarahan is the headquarters of tahsil Pachhad and Community Development Block and lies on Shimla-Nahan road. There is a high school, a primary health centre, a post office, a weaving centre, a tailoring centre, a police station, and a rest house. The village is electrified. 2. Dadahu: Dadahu is worthy of special mention… Read More »

Places of Religious Interest in District Sirmaur

By | May 27, 2020

Renuka Lake: Renuka lake is in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh in India and it is 672 m above the sea level. It is the largest lake in Himachal Pradesh, with a circumference of about 3214 m. This lake was named after the goddess Renuka. It is well connected by road. Boating is available on the lake. A lion safari and a… Read More »