New Delhi: Beetroot juice contains a host of nutritional compounds like magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and calcium as well as small amounts of copper, selenium, zinc, iron and manganese and thus has immense health benefits.
Not just this, even the leaves which are attached to beets have high nutritional value.
In 1925, Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi created an elaborate hydel power scheme near the village of Sukrahatti which was then renamed Joginder nagar (1220 m) after him. After tunneling and piping the water over several kilometers from the river Uhl to Joginder nagar, the Shanan Power House was built by a team of engineers headed by Col. Battye. Joginder Nagar is the only town in Asia to have 3 hydro-electric power stations, and hence it is popularly known as The Electric City or The City of Powerhouses.
New Delhi: Cracked heels is a problem which almost everyone encounters. It is very important to take care of your toes to avoid cracked heels as this problem aggravates in winters.
If you have problem of cracked heels avoid wearing flip-flops and walking barefoot as it can damage the skin on your feet. The constant exposure to air dries out the delicate skin and create calluses. The pressure of pounding your feet on the ground when you walk or run exasperates the issue and causes heel cracks in the skin. If you continue to walk or run in a situation like this, the cracks can split open and become deeper.
Read on to know the best natural remedies to cure cracked heels.
Himachal Pradesh has scores of beautiful towns and hamlets all over the state, which offers tourists a variety of destinations to go and relax and also explore both during summers – when it offers respite from the heat in the plains and during winter – when snow covered terrains delight one and all.
Tourism Survey for the State Of Himachal Pradesh (April 2011 – March 2012)
Keeping this in mind the Ministry of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India awarded ACNielsen ORG-MARG, one of the largest market research and consultancy organizations in this part of the continent, to conduct a study for a period of one year (2011-2012) for collection of Tourism Statistics.
Aim of this Research/Tourism Survey
Aim of the proposed research was to collect relevant tourist related statistics, from the State of Himachal Pradesh, which would enable analyzing subtle trends as well as preparation of month wise and annual estimates separately for foreign and domestic visitors –with a break –up of overnight tourists & same day visitors for selected tourist places.
Tourist Destinations Surveyed in Tourism Survey
The destinations which were included in the study are listed here. These destinations were included, based on secondary research and after discussions with officials from MR division of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and officials from Himachal Pradesh Tourism Ministry.
A Report from the Tourism Survey (below) – Month Wise and District Wise Domestic Visitor Arrival in Himachal Pradesh
Onc can download the detailed Tourism Survey Report from the website of Department of Tourism of Government of India. Here is the Download Link.
Next: See the govt. approved list of Tourist Places in Himachal Pradesh
Situated in North-West region of Western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill state in India. The state is landlocked with the Tibetan plateau to the east, Jammu and Kashmir to the north, and the Punjab to the west. However, the state stands apart from its neighbors in terms of its sheer topographic diversity and breathtaking pristine natural beauty.
Anciently known as Dev Bhumi (The abode of Gods) Himachal Pradesh is abundant with natural beauty. The literal meaning of Himachal Pradesh is Region of snowy mountains.
Tourism in Himachal Pradesh is blessed with vast tracts of high-altitude Trans-Himalayan desert to dense green deodar forests, from apple orchards to cultivated terraces, from 12 month snow capped high Himalayan mountain ranges to snow fed lakes and clean and gushing rivers.
Also read: 10 Best Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh
Top tourist places of Himachal Pradesh are Shimla, Kullu Valley, Manali, Dharmshala and Chamba. SHIMLA is the only urbanized city of the Himachal, its tranquility and peaceful atmosphere makes it different from many urban cities in India. It is famous for its temples, parks, valleys and trekking trips. The KULLU VALLEY offers breathtaking natural beauty. Its temples, apple orchards, gardens, and the festivals make it a worthwhile destination to visit. For shoppers Kullu provides handicraft textile (shawls, caps and other woolen accessories).
Himachal Pradesh has scores of beautiful towns and hamlets all over the state, which offers tourists a variety of destinations to go and relax and also explore both during summers – when it offers respite from the heat in the plains and during winter – when snow covered terrains delight one and all. Other places in Himachal Pradesh are Dalhousie, which is ornate with beauty spots like Khajjiar, Satdhara springs and Kalatope. Tours to Dalhousie sets you on the gateway to the enchanting Chamba Valley.
Tourism in Himachal Pradesh is not season constraint and national and international tourists visit the hilly state around the year. However people throng the tourist places in Himachal Pradesh, especially Manali, Shimla, Dharamshala and Khajjiar & Dalhousie in May-June when summers in the plain are on its high. Once can say that tourism in Himachal Pradesh flourish in Summers.
Also read: Tourists Places in Himachal Pradesh
Also read: Tourism Survey in Himachal Pradesh
Manali is a heaven for national and international tourists. In summers it provides a perfect place for Indian tourists in deadly summers in the planes. This place is thronged by large number of tourists in winters as well. In winters tourists enjoys the snow falls while walking through the bazaars and streets of Manali town.
Manali is also visited by the thousands of foreigner tourists. Because of it’s very cold to cool climate around the year new married couples who can not afford foreign tourist places choose Manali as the preferred honeymoon destinations. A number of cultural events and festivals are held at Manali around the year.
Bus is the most available and preferred way of travelling to Manali. There are number of bus services available to Manali from different North India cities. Here is the list of Tourist buses from Delhi to Manali, ran by Himachal Tourism.
Volvo Buses From Delhi to Manali
Buses Departure Arrival Fare
Manali-Delhi himsuta (volvo ac) 16:00 pm 7:00 am Rs. 1125/-
Manali-Delhi himsuta (volvo ac) 17:40 pm 8:30 am Rs. 1125/-
Manali-Delhi himgourav (tata ac) 17:50 pm 9:00 am Rs. 880/-
Manali-Delhi himgourav (tata ac) 5:45 am 20:30 pm Rs. 880/-
Manali-Delhi semi deluxe 17:00 pm 8:30 am Rs. 530/-
Manali-Delhi ordinary 21:30 pm 12:30 pm Rs. 510/-
Keylong-Delhi ordinary 13:14 pm 5:30 am Rs. 495/-
Udaipur-Delhi ordinary 16:48 pm 8:30 am Rs. 510/-
