Northern Himalayan Region
Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttaranchal
State |
Population (millions) |
Key Towns/ |
Literacy Rate |
Himachal Pradesh |
6.1 |
Simla |
76.5 |
|
|
Solan |
|
Jammu & Kashmir |
10.1 |
Srinagar |
55.5 |
|
|
Solan |
|
|
|
Leh |
|
Uttaranchal |
8.5 |
Prem Nagar |
71.6 |
|
|
Dehradun |
|
This region is rural and mountainous containing several areas of interest for tourists including Simla, the summer capital during the Raj. Uttaranchal was created from the northern portion of Uttar Pradesh in 2000.
Towns cities and hill stations are smaller in this region but accessible by air, road and rail from Delhi and other northern cities.
Further North in the Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir is Leh and a predominant Bhuddist influence. The area is dry but for snow fall, the melt water of which feed the rivers. The view over the Himalayas is stunning and Leh is accessible via the road through the passes over Rhotang Pass from Manali (HP) or by air.
There remain travel restrictions in Kashmir due to border disputes with Pakistan.
See Image Gallery:
TF0008 Leh - Buddhist Monastery at Night.jpg
TF0011 Zanskar - North side of TagLang La.jpg
TF0009 Manali-Leh Road approx 17,000ft.jpg
Industries
Mostly traditional agriculture and craft
Local government is promoting growth in
- Biotechnology
- Food Processing
- Herbal Medicine
- Floriculture