Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | June 15, 2020
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Himachal has various natural and man-made assets namely, the Himalayas, lakes, rivers, snow, rural landscape, pilgrimage spots like temples, gurudwaras and monasteries, heritage structures, traditional dance forms and attires, local handicrafts and cuisine, and some well-established commercial destinations like Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala. These existing assets of Himachal Pradesh shall be considered to create tourism… Read More »

Concept of Eco-Tourism and green tourism and their role in the sustainable development of the State of Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

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Concept of Eco-Tourism: All nature-based forms of tourism in which the main motivation of the tourists is the observation and appreciation of nature as well as the traditional cultures prevailing in the natural areas (UNWTO), having minimized negative impacts comes under eco-tourism. Ecotourism must contain three basic elements for it to be complete: It must… Read More »

Brief Geography of District Mandi – Himachal Pradesh

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Location and size Mandi district falls in the central portion of Central Himachal Pradesh which is one of the four micro-regions of the State. It lies between 310 13′ 30′′ and 320 04′ 22′′ north latitudes and 760 36′ 08′′ and 710 23′ 26′′ east longitudes and is bounded by Kangra district in the north… Read More »

Himachal Pradesh Weekly Current Affairs – [June 2nd Week]

By | June 14, 2020
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Himachal Pradesh Weekly Current Affairs: CM launches Panchvati Yojna for senior citizens: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched ‘Panchvati Yojna’ for senior citizens of rural areas of the State under which parks and gardens would be developed in every Development block with necessary facilities under MNREGA Scheme of Rural Development Department. The main objective of… Read More »

Places of religious, historical and archaeological importance and tourist interest in District Mandi

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Among the notable places of historical, archaeological and religious importance and those of tourist interest in Mandi district, the following need mention:- Mandi town: This historic town was the capital of the former princely state of Mandi and now it is the district headquarters of Mandi district. Along the banks of river Beas, the town… Read More »

Fairs and Festivals of District Mandi – Himachal Pradesh

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The people of the district celebrate various festivals almost round the year. As Hindus constitute the major population of the district, all Hindu festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Holi, Baishakhi and Shivratri, etc. are celebrated with great pomp and show. Some of the important fairs and festivals being celebrated in the district are briefly hereunder:- Shivratri… Read More »

Riwalsar Fair of Mandi – Himachal Pradesh

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Riwalsar fair has a great religious importance and is celebrated on the 10th day of every new year according to the Tibetan calendar. Tibetan year starts sometimes in February/March. Riwalsar fair is also known as Tsechu/Chessu fair which literally means 10th of Dawa Thangpo (1st month). The Buddhists from various parts of the country come… Read More »

Mahunag Fair of Karsog – Himachal Pradesh

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Bakhari is a small hamlet in Mahu Panchayat circle about 13 kms. from Churag on Shimla-Karsog road where the temple of Mahunag is situated at a height of about 2,000 metres. A fair is held on a rectangular piece of land surrounded by tall pine trees, about 2 kms. away from the temple, known as… Read More »