Ownership and copyright
Geo Himachal is owned and managed by Pardeep Kumar, author of the book “Himachal Pradesh Geography Through Maps” (https://www.amazon.in/Himachal-Pradesh-Geography-Through-Maps/dp/B0FJ2R4B4P). All maps and original content on this site are created by the author. Copyright for maps and site content belongs to Pardeep Kumar. The Author has also written another book The Kangra Agricultural System a GIAHS Perspective on Heritage and Resilience. and sample nomination documents for inclusion of Kangra Agriculture System into GIAHS list.https://archive.org/details/the-kangra-agricultural-system-a-giahs-perspective-on-heritage-and-resilience-1
Experience
Pardeep Kumar done graduation in 2012 with overall 4th rank in Himachal Pradesh university. After that he pursued the M.B.A finance from Central University of Himachal Pradesh in 2014 on Govt Scholarship. In 2016 he start joined Govt Department and start doing independent research. He start working on various independent project on local geography of Himachal Pradesh. In 2024 he start pursuing M.SC Geography , in 2025 he published the Himachal Pradesh’s first Atlas i.e Himachal Pradesh Geography Through Maps. In same year he wrote another book called The Kangra Agricultural System a GIAHS Perspective on Heritage and Resilience.https://archive.org/details/the-kangra-agricultural-system-a-giahs-perspective-on-heritage-and-resilience-1/page/n29/mode/2up, this book first time studied the Kuhl system of Kangra from Geological and Geographical Perspective. Kuhls prior to his book mainly studied for history and management. A Geographical and Geological perspective brought the Kuhls in center of GIAHS studies. In 2025 he submitted the Sample documents for inclusion of Kuhls in GIAHS.
Accuracy and sources
We base our work on high-resolution satellite imagery, GIS analysis, and official reports. Content is researched and cross-checked with reliable sources and expert opinion. Where possible we list the original data source and production date on each dataset page.
What we offer
• Interactive Explore map (2D/3D) with DEMs, hillshade, slope, rivers, and faults.
• Geo Tours — guided virtual tours that highlight geological features, valleys, rivers, and cultural sites.
• Data Hub — cloud-optimized DEMs (COG), shapefiles, GeoPackages, and metadata for download.
• Sites & Stories — short pages for important outcrops, Kuhls, and research locations with photos and data links.
• Tools — basic analysis tools (profile, slope calculator) for quick field planning and teaching.
Virtual tours (how they work)
Geo Tours are short, guided routes with numbered stops, photos, and short notes. Start a tour to fly the map camera from stop to stop, view preloaded layers, and download the tour as KMZ/GPX for offline use. Tours are ideal for students, field researchers, and planners.
Data access and use
Dataset pages include quick facts: spatial coverage, CRS, resolution, date, license, and citation text. Small files are available directly; large DEMs are hosted as cloud-optimized GeoTIFFs (COG) on external storage for fast streaming. Check the license on each dataset before reuse.
Get involved
If you have data, photos, or corrections, use the Contribute page to submit them. Contributors are asked to follow the upload checklist for format and metadata.
Our Mission
To share accurate geographical knowledge and promote an informed understanding of Himachal Pradesh through high-quality maps and research-based content.
GeoVirtual World.
This platform brings the geography, culture, and landscapes of Himachal Pradesh to your browser with interactive 2D/3D maps, guided virtual tours, and downloadable datasets. Use the Explore map for powerful viewing and the Geo Tours for story-driven field trips.