Kullu is a district in Himachal Pradesh,India. It borders Shimla district to the south,Mandi and Kangra districts to the west,and the Lahaul and Spiti district to the north and east. The largest valley in this mountainous district is the Kullu Valley. The Kullu valley follows the course of the Beas River,and ranges from an elevation of 833m above sea level at Aut to 3330m above sea level at the Atal Tunnel South Portal,below the Rohtang Pass. The town of Kullu,located on the right side of the Beas River,serves as the administrative headquarters of the Kullu district. The Kullu district also incorporates several riverine tributary valleys of the Beas,including those of the Parvati,Sainj,and Tirthan rivers,and thus some regions somewhat distant from the Kullu valley. The economy of the district relies mainly on horticulture,agriculture,tourism,and traditional handicrafts.
Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass on the eastern end of the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km (32 mi) from Manali in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh,India.
The Lahaul and Spiti district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh consists of the two formerly separate districts of Lahaul and Spiti. The present administrative center is Kyelang in Lahaul. Before the two districts were merged,Kardang was the capital of Lahaul,and Dhankar the capital of Spiti. The district was formed in 1960 and is the fourth least populous district in India. It is the least densely populated district of India,according to the Census of India 2011.
Manali is a town,near Kullu town in Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in the northern end of the Kullu Valley,formed by the Beas River. The town is located in the Kullu district,approximately 270 kilometres (170 mi) north of the state capital of Shimla and 544 kilometres (338 mi) northeast of the national capital of New Delhi. With a population of 8,096 people recorded in the 2011 Indian census Manali is the beginning of an ancient trade route through Lahaul (H.P) and Ladakh,over the Karakoram Pass and onto Yarkand and Hotan in the Tarim Basin of China. Manali is a popular tourist destination in India and serves as the gateway to the Lahaul and Spiti district as well as the city of Leh in Ladakh.
Kyelang is a town and the administrative centre of the Lahaul and Spiti district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh,71 kilometres (44 mi) north of Manali via Atal Tunnel and 120 km (75 mi) from the Indo-Tibetan border. It is located along the Manali-Leh Highway,about 7 km northeast of intersection of the Chandra,Bhaga,and Chenab valleys,on the banks of Bhaga River.
Kullu is a municipal council town that serves as the administrative headquarters of the Kullu district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Beas River in the Kullu Valley about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of the airport at Bhuntar,Kullu.
The Pir Panjal Range is a chain of mountains in the Lower Himalayan region located in the Western Himalayas of northern Indian subcontinent. It runs southeast to northwest between the Beas and Neelam/Kishanganga rivers,in the Indian territories of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir,with its northwestern end extending into Pakistan. The Himalayas show a gradual elevation towards the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges. Pir Panjal is the largest range of the Lesser Himalayas. Near the bank of the Sutlej River,it dissociates itself from the Himalayas and forms a divide between the Beas and Ravi rivers on one side and the Chenab on the other. Further west,the Pir Panjal range separates the Kashmir Valley from the hills of Jammu region.
Spiti is a high-altitude region of the Himalayas,located in the north-eastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name "Spiti" means "The middle land",i.e. the land between Tibet and India. Spiti incorporates mainly the valley of the Spiti River,and the valleys of several rivers that feed into the Spiti River. Some of the prominent side-valleys in Spiti are the Pin valley and the Lingti valley. Spiti is bordered on the east by Tibet,on the north by Ladakh,on the west and southwest by Lahaul,on the south by Kullu,and on the southeast by Kinnaur. Spiti has a cold desert environment. The valley and its surrounding regions are among the least populated regions of India. The Bhoti-speaking local population follows Tibetan Buddhism.
Himachal Pradesh,although railways and airways serve very limited transport needs,the road network of the state serves the transport needs of the people. Although,the geography of Himachal presents considerable challenge to the development of transport infrastructure,it has the highest road density among all the Hill States of India. Himachal also has 3 airports,2 narrow gauge rail tracks and couple of other under-construction broad gauge railway tracks,but roads remain the main mode of transport.
Kaza,also spelled Kaze,Karze,Karzey,is a town and the subdivisional headquarters of the remote Spiti Valley in the western Himalayas in the Lahaul and Spiti district of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Spiti is a high altitude or cold desert having close similarities to the neighbouring Tibet and Ladakh regions in terms of terrain,climate and the Buddhist culture. Kaza,situated along the Spiti River at an elevation of 3,650 m (11,980 ft) above mean sea level,is the largest township and commercial center of the Spiti valley.
Gandhola Monastery is about 18 kilometres (11 mi) before Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti district,Himachal Pradesh,India on the road from Manali,Himachal Pradesh. It is located on a hill above Tupchiling Village at the sacred junction of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers,which together form the Chenab River. The village is at 3,160 m (10,370 ft) and is famous for its 7-storey tower fort.
Atal Tunnel,named after former Prime Minister of India,Atal Bihari Vajpayee is a highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the National Highway 3 in Himachal Pradesh,India. At a length of 9.02 km,it is the highest highway single-tube tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world. With the existing Atal Tunnel and after the completion of under-construction Shinku La Tunnel,which is targeted to be completed by 2025,the new Leh-Manali Highway via Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road will become all-weather road.
Darcha is a pair of villages on the Bhaga River in the Lahaul sub-division in the Lahaul and Spiti district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is the northernmost permanent settlement in Himachal Pradesh along the Manali-Leh Highway. With the opening of the Atal Tunnel,Darcha is likely to see a large influx of tourists as it is now connected to Manali throughout the year. The Nimmu–Padam–Darcha road which is being constructed,will improve connectivity of Kargil,Zanskar and Leh District of Ladakh to Darcha.
Tourism in Himachal Pradesh relates to tourism in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This is popularly renowned for its Himalayan landscapes and popular hill-stations. Many outdoor activities such as rock climbing,mountain biking,paragliding,ice-skating,trekking,rafting,and heli-skiing are popular tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh.
Tinno is a village in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. It is around 14 km from Keylong,which is district headquarters. The village is along Manali-Leh Highway on left bank of Bhaga river,which originates from Suraj Taal lake. It has a total of 29 families residing in the village. The Tinno village has a population of 125,of which 59 are males while 66 are females as per Population Census 2011. In 2011,the literacy rate of Tinno village was 82.35%. In Tinno male literacy stands at 87.72% while female literacy rate was 77.42%. As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act,Tinno village is administrated by a Sarpanch who is elected representative of village.
Tshering Dorje was a cultural historian from Himachal Pradesh,India. He was regarded as an authority on the cultural traditions and histories of the Lahaul and Spiti district and some neighboring regions. He also played an important role in bringing about the construction of the 9.02 km-long,high-altitude Atal Tunnel.
Thakur Devi Singh was a politician from Himachal Pradesh,India. He was among the early major political figures from the Scheduled Tribes of Himachal Pradesh.
Colonel Thakur Prithi Chand,MVC,was an officer of the Indian Army. He is known for his significant role in stalling Pakistani advances in Ladakh during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1947-48. For his role in this war,Thakur Prithi Chand is regarded among the 'Saviours of Ladakh',alongside Kushal Chand,Bhim Chand,and Chewang Rinchen.
Lieutenant Colonel Kushal Chand,MVC,was an officer of the Indian Army. He is known for his significant role in stalling the progress of Pakistani forces into Ladakh,during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1947-48. For his role in this war,Thakur Kushal Chand is regarded among the 'Saviours of Ladakh',alongside Thakur Prithi Chand,Bhim Chand,and Chewang Rinchen.
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