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Himachal Pradesh Heritage Tour The tourism in Himachal Pradesh has always been booming and has consistently remained on the peak. Himachal Pradesh attracts innumerable tourists from all over the globe due to its various aspects. Out of all such aspects, the major one is the state’s heritage!

The rich heritage and traditions of Himachal Pradesh are as astonishing and diverse as its landscape. This is quite evident from the rich variety of rituals, customs, handicrafts, clothes etc of this state. The most captivating are the remarkable customs of the Kinnauras who reside in eastern district, Kinnaur. These customs are an inquisitive blend of the Buddhist practices followed in Spiti & Lahaul and the traditions of Hindu in the rest of the state.

Not only this, there are various other features of Himachal Pradesh’s heritage that attract innumerable tourists. The famous folk dance ‘naati’ (or ‘natti’) of Kullu forms a part of all celebrations. Earlier it was performed solely by men dressed traditionally in their swirling tunics, churidars and decorated caps but now women too participate in the dance. Other popular folk dances of the state include Karthi (Kullu’s harvest dance), the exhilarating ‘ghugti’ and ‘birsu’ from the upper Shimla hills and the ‘bakayang’ and ‘kayang’ from Kinnaur.

Another alluring feature of Himachal is its handicrafts that are unique and represent calm and quite people of the state. Other popular handmade items of the state include richly embroidered caps, scarves and footwear, leather embroidery etc.

Therefore, the heritage of Himachal Pradesh attracts innumerable tourists and keeps the Indian tourism on the peak. So, if you still haven’t planned your next vacations, make sure to choose your destination as Himachal!