Himachal PradeshLocation
![]() Climate & Best time to visit The summer temperature varies from the maximum of 38º celsius to minimum 22º celsius and the winter temperature varies from maximum 15º celsius to minimum 0º celsius. The annual rainfall is 2909-3800 mm. Most of the adventure sports are conducted during June to September period. The months from September to March are best suited for a great trip to Himachal Pradesh. General Overview Sitting in awe splendor in the lap of the lofty Himalayas - Himachal Pradesh in the northern part of India calls one and all. Himachal Pradesh is divided into two parts Southern and Northern Himachal. The Southern Himachal or the Lower Himachal is quiet similar to the plains of India, while Northern Himachal or Upper Himachal is colder both in summer and winter as compared to the Lower Himachal. The land of endless snow peaks and lush valleys, Himachal lies in the transition zone from the plains to the high Himalaya and in the trans-Himalayan region of Lahaul and Spiti, actually crosses that mighty barrier to the Tibetan plateau. The Kullu valley, with its developed and tourist-oriented economy, can be considered the backbone of the state. Off the east is thew Parbati valley, popular with long stay visitors. In the Chamba and Kangra regions can be found typical British hill stations and small but beautiful temple complexes.
Geography Mountains and their associated rivers and valleys dominate the topography of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh can be easily categorised by its valleys. Lahaul consists of the Chandra and Bhaga valleys. Further east, the Spiti River joins the Sutlej River in Kinnaur and flows all the way to the Punjab. In the west, the beautiful Kangra valley stretches from Mandi to Shahpur, near Pathankot. Fact File
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