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India States - Himachal Pradesh ![]()
The major spoken languages are Kangri, Pahari, Punjabi, Hindi and Mandiali. Kangri and Mandiali are believed to be twin dialects originating from Punjabi. Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism are the main religions. Dharmshala, in the western area of the state is the home of the Dalai Lama and many Tibetan refugees. Roads are the main mode of transport. Transportation can be risky especially during monsoon season due to frequent landslides and washouts. The government-owned Himachal Road Transport Corporation runs a network of buses across the state and there are private buses and taxis. Most areas have landline and cellular telephone service and Internet cafes.
Chandigarh
Himachal Tourism is a promotional organisation for the tourism activities in the state. Its wing, Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Ltd is the pioneer in tourism and transport trade in northern India. It has a chain of 46 prime located hotel units with a bed capacity of 2,000 beds and 11 restaurants/way side cafeterias in the state. It has a transport fleet consisting of 31 AC/deluxe coaches as well as jeeps and cars for contract carriages. It has conducted tours and packages throughout the state and country.
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