Words
run short to describe the immense beauty of Himachal Pradesh. It is a land
of insurmountable mountains, verdant valleys, apple laden orchards, lush
green meadows, cascading waterfalls and fascinating temples and monasteries.
A beautiful place is one of the favorite gateway for vacationers, be it
nature lovers or adventure enthusiasts. The scenic charm with invigorating
climate pulls tourists from all over the world. Himachal Pradesh is also
known as 'Land of Gods and Goddesses.
Major Tourist
Destinations in Himachal Pradesh
Dalhousie
Beautiful Hill station Dalhousie derived its name after the British
Governor Lord Dalhousie. The hill station is flanked with a variety of
vegetation including grooves of pines, oaks, deodars and rhododendrons. Rich
in colonial architecture the place houses some beautiful churches dating
back to 19th and 20th century AD. St. John Church (1863), St. Francis
(1894), St. Andrew (1903) and St. Patric (1909) are worth visiting. The
other destinations of tourist interest includes Subash Baoli, Bakrota hills,
Kalatope, Panjpulla, Bara Pathar and Dainkund.
Kullu and Manali
The scenic beauty of Kullu-Manali is adorned with snow-capped peaks,
verdant valleys, fruit laden apple orchards, lush evergreen meadows,
forests, ancient temples etc. Its outstanding landscapes suits several
breathtaking adventure activities like mountaineering, trekking, skiing,
heli skiing, ice skating, white water rafting etc. Some of the worth
visiting sites are Rohtang Pass, Hadimba Devi temple, Solang valley,
Raghunath temple, Bijli Mahadev temple and Manikaran Sahib.
Shimla
Beat your hangover by visiting the 'Queen of Hills' Shimla. It is popular
holiday retreat, bestowed with endless charm and picturesque location. The
hilly region is enhanced with green pastures and snow covered peaks. The
popular tourist attractions within the region includes Mall, Shimla Ridge,
Annandale, Christ Church and State Museum.
Chamba
The town of Chamba is situated in the western Himalayas regions, flanked
with mesmerizing location. Some of the fascinating attractions of the region
are Akhand Chandi Palace, Bhuri Singh Museum, Rang Mahal, Laxmi Narayan
temple and Chaugan.
Dharamshala
The placid hill station, Dharamshala enchants visitors mind and soul. Snow
covered mountains enfold three sides of the town and the other side is
wooded with oak and conifer trees. The sprawling domain of lush greenery is
a paradise for nature enthusiasts. Places to visit in Dharamshala includes
Bhagsunag falls, Dal lake, Dharamkot, Kunal pathari and War memorial.
Tourist Activities in Himachal Pradesh
The regions of Himachal Pradesh are heaven for adventure lovers. Hilly
terrains in the place offers some amazing opportunities for trekking,
mountaineering, heli skiing, ice skating, para gliding and many more. List
of some fascinating adventure destination in the region are given below.
Bir Billing in Kangra - Para Gliding and Hang Gliding
Manali, Kufri and Narkanda – Skiing
Manali and Solang Nala – Heli Skiing
Kullu, Manali and Shimla - Mountaineering and Rock Climbing
Spiti Valley, Tabo and Dharamshala – Trekking
Rampur, Spiti and Kullu - White Water Rafting
Manali, Kinnaur and Shimla - Mountain Biking, Himalayan Mountain
Car and Bike Rallies
Shimla and Manali - Ice Skating and Ice Hockey
Pabbar Valley, Baspa river, Beas river – Angling
Nature lovers can enjoy their leisure time with bonfire and electrifying
music in the camps on snow covered hilly regions. Camping in Himachal
Pradesh offers a great delight and joy to the vacationers and rejuvenates
their body and mind. The hill station has many such spots which are suitable
for the camping sites such as Tabo, Chail, Sangla Valley, Pabbar Valley,
Dalhousie, Dharamshala and Shoja in Kullu.
Shopping in Himachal Pradesh
The bustling markets of Himachal Pradesh is a shoppers delight. The hill
station has lot to offer to visitors including handicrafts and other
handmade artifacts. Shop for colorful Himachali Caps designed with intricate
embroidery. Tibetan market in Manali is best place to look for Tibetan
carpets and crafts. The Kullu- Kashmir Handicraft Cooperation has good
collection of Pashima shawls, traditional Afghan, Kullu and Kinnawari hats
at attractive prices.
Himachal Pradesh Travel Information
Airport
Chandigarh Airport
Jubberhatti Airport
Railway Station
Kalka Railway Station
Road Link
National Highway 20
National Highway 21
Natioal Highway 22
