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Every year Khampagar monastery in Himachal Pradesh transforms into a vista of cultural extravaganza. Its courtyard reverberates with the clang of cymbals and the music of trumpets. For, this is the time when dressed in traditional attires, Buddhist monks(Lamas) of

The issue of discrimination against Kangra raised by some prominent Congressmen and also by a divided BJP might have helped them politically a little but the people of Kangra find themselves lucky enough to witness the first ever session of

The two youths accused in the sensational acid throwing case in Shimla last year, were sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment by the District and Sessions Judge. The first of its kind, the acid case involved a college going

On Wednesday, The HP High Court restrained Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited to make any changes in the heritage building, Central Telegraph Office, situated in the heritage zone — the Mall Road, Shimla. Mr Raj Chauhan alleged that the BSNL in

Himachal Pradesh Police have seized seven kilograms of cannabis and arrested four foreign nationals in this connection from Kullu. Police said that they had seized the cannabis from the tent of the foreign nationals on Monday. It is among the

Trout farm owners in the state will no longer be at the mercy of private agents, as now they can directly send their fish to five-star hotels and bigger markets in Delhi. The Centre has sanctioned a Rs 1-crore scheme

The recent influx of a large number of migratory birds to the three main wetlands of Shimla has feared the local residents regarding bird flu which has affected many birds in China. As millions of birds migrate to Shimla’s wetlands

Mountaineering institute is located 3 kms. on the left bank of river Beas towards Kulu. This Institute provide training courses, in trekking, mountaineering, skiing and water sports. Tourists can visit an interesting showroom of the Institute. Other adventurous sports activities

Kanwar Sanctuary is located in Parbati valley of Kullu district. Different kinds of animals are found here. While upward walk along Garahan Nala from Kasol through dense majestic Deodar and Fir forests is enjoyable. This sanctuary has large population of

Roerich Gallery is a fine old house displaying the artwork of both the Russian professor Nicholas Roerich, and his son, Svetostav Roerich. Nicholas K. Roerich was a versatile Russian genius who settled in Kullu valley at Naggar. Its location is

Renuka Lake is the most beautiful lake in Himachal Pradesh. On the bank of this lake, the famous Renuka fairis celebrated every year in the month of November. This fair is dedicated to the sacrifices of mother Renuka. She was

Viceregal Lodge is located on the Observatory Hills, 2 kms from state Museum. The lodge is also called Rashtrapati Niwas. The lodge was completed in 1888. This magnificent building was the residence of the British Viceroy Lord Dufferin. The lodge