Geographical and Historical Background
The region known as “Dev Bhumi” in the western Himachal Pradesh is thought to be the home of gods and goddesses. Both wooden and stone temples can be found scattered around the State. Himachal is distinct in and of itself because of its rich culture and customs. The Himachal symphony is composed of the gloomy valleys, craggy peaks, glaciers, enormous pines, roaring rivers, and wonderful flora and wildlife.

Hemachal Pradesh was created as a Union Territory in April 1948 with the amalgamation of thirty princely States over 27,000 square kilometers. Its area grew to 28,241 square kilometers after another state in the C” class, Bilaspur, united with Himachal Pradesh in 1954. Up until 1966, nothing changed about the position. Upon.After the State was reorganized, the hilly parts of Punjab were included, making the State’s total area 55,673 square kilometers. Himachal Pradesh is cited today as a successful model for developing hill areas and for having achieved advancements in social services, health care, and education.