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Shimla is the capital and the largest city of the Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India. After independence, the city became the capital of Punjab and was later made the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. It is the principal commercial, cultural and educational centre of the state. It was the capital city in exile of British Burma from 1942 to 1945.
Hoshangabad, officially Narmadapuram, is a city and municipality in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It serves as the headquarters of both Hoshangabad district and Narmadapuram division. It is located in central India, on the south bank of the Narmada River. Hoshangabad is 76.7 km from the state capital and the nearest airport Bhopal.
Kalka is a town in the Panchkula district of Haryana, India. It is near Panchkula city. The name of the town is derived from the Hindu goddess Kali. It is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas and is a gateway to the neighbouring state of Himachal Pradesh. It is on the National Highway 22 between Chandigarh and Shimla, and it is the terminus of the Kalka-Shimla Railway. To the south of Kalka is Pinjore, and the industrial village of Parwanoo is to the north on the NH 22. Industrial development has led to a continuous urban belt from Pinjore to Parwanoo, but Kalka gained major economic benefits due to only highway until 2010, shimla. It is the tehsil of 253 nearby sub villages. Nearby is Chandimandir Cantonment, where the Western Command of the Indian army is based. In 2013, the municipal committee of Kalka was dissolved and the administration was reassigned to Panchkula Municipal Corporation.
Sirmaur is the southernmost district of Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is largely mountainous and rural, with 90% of its population living in villages. Some of its towns include Nahan, Paonta Sahib and Suketi, the latter known for the Shivalik Fossil Park.
Mandi district is one of the central districts of Himachal Pradesh state in northern India. The town of Mandi is the headquarters of the district. The town has mythological and historical significance and boasts of a unique temple architecture. It is referred to as Chhoti Kashi as there are many ancient temples in the city and on the banks of river Beas.
Wardhapronunciation (help·info) is a city and a municipal council in Wardha district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the administrative headquarters of Wardha district. Wardha gets its name from the Wardha River which flows at the north, west and south boundaries of the district. Founded in 1866, the town is now an important centre for the cotton trade. It was an important part of the Gandhian era.
Nahan is a town in Himachal Pradesh in India and is the headquarters of the Sirmaur District It was the capital of the former Sirmur princely state.
Maihar is a proposed district and district headquarters will be in Amarpatan, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India. Maihar is known for the temple of the revered mother goddess Sharda situated on Trikuta hill.
Tikona also known as Vitandgad) is the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune. The village nearest to the fort is called Tikona-Peth. The 3500 foot high hill is pyramidal in shape and the name Tikona means "triangular".
Chaupal is a beautiful town located in district Shimla of Himachal Pradesh. Local people of town is blessed with Lord Lankkarveer. It is a nagar panchayat consisted of its derivative town Nerwa. Many Gram Panchayats came under Tehsil Chaupal. It is located at the height of 2550 mt. altitude. Surrounding villages are Bodhna and Jarait in South, Devat and Kumbda in left side, Thanadhar in right side. CHAUPAL IS ALSO VERY BEST FOR APPLE CULTIVATION. Asia's richest village MADAOG is also a village of Tehsil Chaupal. There are many visiting places in chaupal including tracking forest of Churdhar valley, many apple belts of Pundar valley and Rajwada of Tharoch Riyasat. It is located 100 km away from Rajdhaani Shimla. Along Shimla route there is a beautiful station called RIUNI surrounded by Deodhaar trees and in front blessed by SHIRGUL MAHARAJ OF CHURDHAR. There are many temples located in Tehsil Chaupal, such as BIJAT MAHARAJ SARAIN, SHIRGUL MAHARAJ CHURDHAR, JAGA MATA NAO (SHAK), MAHESHWAR MAHARAJ MASHRAH, KANERA MAHARAJ SHAK, NAG DEVTA PUNDAR, BAMTA AND BHABHAR. Deiya a small village is also a attracted site of its beauty. Nerwa, a sub-tehsil of Chaupal is located at front of River Shalwi, surrounded by Gram Panchayat Ruslah and Rinjat and Kedi. It is only centre market and financial aspects for locals.
Chiplun is a city in Ratnagiri district in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is the financial and commercial Hub of Ratnagiri, and the headquarters of Chiplun taluka. It is about 320 km south of Mumbai in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, on the Mumbai–Goa highway (NH-66). It has a long history and a strong cultural background. Recent decades have seen much industrial development in it and its and surrounding areas.
Darwha is a town and a municipal council in Yavatmal district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Rajgarh is a town and a nagar panchayat in Sirmaur district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It was a Princely State ruled by Raja of Raghuvanshi lineage.
The Sachchiya Mata Temple is located in Osian, near Jodhpur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Churdhar Sanctuary is located in Sirmaur district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The total covered area of this sanctuary is 56.16 square kilometres as notified on 15 November 1985. Fauna includes Himalayan black bear, Barking deer, Musk deer, Langur and Leopards. The work of administration at Churdhar is taken care by Chureshwar Sewa Samiti.
Sarahan is a small town in Himachal Pradesh of India. It is the site of the Bhimakali Temple, originally known as Bhimadevi Temple, dedicated to the mother goddess Bhimakali, presiding deity of the rulers of the former Bushahr State. The temple is situated about 170 kilometres from Shimla and is one of 51 Shakti Peethas. The town is known as the "gateway of Kinnaur" it being near the old Indo-Tibetan Road. Seven kilometers below Sarahan is the river Satluj. Sarahan is identified with the Shonitpur mentioned in Puranas. Sarahan Bushahr has been the summer capital of Bushahr kingdom, with Rampur Bushahr considered the winter capital. The former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Shree Virbhadra Singh is a member of royal family and is popularly known as "Raja Sahab" at Sarahann. He has been member of the Assembly/Parliament since 1962 and has held the post of Chief Minister six times. His wife Rani Pratibha Devi is also a member of Assembly.
Haripurdhar is a small town in Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, India. The town is situated on a high ridge overlooking a deep valley at an altitude of 2500 metres above sea level. It was earlier known as 'Dungbhangayani' and was the summer capital of Sirmour. In the months of May and June temperatures reach 0 to 5°C. In winters there is a view of snowfall. The town has three or four hotels and a guest house. A temple is situated on the border of Shimla and Sirmour. There are around 30 rooms with basic facilities in the temple premises. Maa Bhangayani Temple The place is full of scenic beauty and greenery. There are many old temples of many deities in the adjoining villages.
Kohoj is a medieval military fortification located near Palghar in Palghar district in Maharashtra, India.
Kasor is a village in Sojitra Taluka and Anand District, in Gujarat, India. The village has an entrance from the State Highway 83 in Gujarat. Entrance Gate of Kasor came off the highway just after 2.5 km drive. The 400 K.V.SS Power Station is considered as being in this village.
Hatu peak is located in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India at an elevation of 3400 m (11,152 ft) above sea level. The peak is surrounded by dense forest of conifers, oaks and maples.