Which is the largest river of Himachal Pradesh?
The Chandrabhaga or Chenab (Vedic name Askni), the largest river (in terms of volume of water) is formed after the meeting of two streams namely, Chandra and Bhaga at Tandi, in Lahaul. It flows 122 kilometres (76 mi) and covers an area of 7,500 square kilometres (2,900 sq mi).
Which is the smallest river of Himachal Pradesh?
Highest,Largest,Longest and Smallest in HP:
| Largest District Area-wise | Lahaul-Spiti |
|---|---|
| Driest Place | Spiti |
| Smallest District Area-wise | Hamirpur |
| Smallest District Population-wise | Lahaul-Spiti |
| Smallest River- lengthwise | Yamuna |
How many rivers are in Himachal Pradesh?
Rivers in Himachal Pradesh
The drainage system of Himachal Pradesh has five rivers – the Chandrabhaga or Chenab, the Sutlej, Ravi, Yamuna, and the Beas. These are perennial rivers fed either by a glacier or rainfall.
What is the old name of Himachal Pradesh?
Trigarta:The state lay in the foothills drained by three rivers, i.e. Ravi, Beas and Satluj and hence the name. It is believed to have been an independent republic.
Which is the biggest village in Himachal Pradesh?
Dehlan is the largest village of Himachal Pradesh.
What is Langchen Khambab?
Kangri Karchok, the Kailash Purana of the Tibetans describes the sacred elephant-mouthed river or Langchen Khambab as a long and extensive river that rises from the ‘lake unconquerable’ the Tso Maphan or Manasarovar that flows from the mountainous regions of Tibet.
Which is the biggest natural lake in HP?
Renuka Lake. The largest natural lake in Himachal Pradesh, this lake is named after the goddess Renuka. It lies in the midst of a thickly-wooded valley in Sirmour district in Himachal Pradesh.
Who named Himachal Pradesh?
Himachal was named by Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma who was one of the greatest Sanskrit scholar.
Who is the first woman governor of Himachal Pradesh?
Urmila Singh (6 August 1946 – 29 May 2018) was the former Governor of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. She was appointed governor on 25 January 2010.
Which is the longest river India?
| Sl. No. | River | Length (km) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Indus | 2,900 |
| 2. | Brahmaputra | 2,900 |
| 3. | Ganga | 2,510 |
| 4. | Godavari | 1,450 |
Which river flows in Manali?
Beas River
| Beas River विपाशा नदी | |
|---|---|
| • location | Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh |
| • coordinates | 32°21′59″N 77°05′08″E |
| Mouth | Sutlej River |
| • location | Punjab |
Which river flows in Kangra?
Kangra Valley is situated in the Western Himalayas. Administratively, it predominantly lies in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.
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| Kangra Valley | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32°10′N 76°30′ECoordinates: 32°10′N 76°30′E |
| Rivers | Beas River |
Which is the richest district in Himachal Pradesh?
List of Districts
| Rank | District | GDDP (in Rs. lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kangra | 483,250 |
| 2 | Solan | 367,943 |
| 3 | Shimla | 364,033 |
| 4 | Mandi | 279,585 |
Which language is spoken in Himachal Pradesh?
Hindi
Why is Himachal Pradesh famous?
Himachal Pradesh is famous for its beautiful views as well as adventure activities, such as treks, paragliding, skiing and so much more. It is a popular holiday destination with people of all age groups, be it young friends, honeymooners, families and adventurers.