Himachal Pradesh Travel

Nurtured by three rivers: Ravi, Beas and Sutlej; Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful states of India. Essentially a mountain state, it takes in the transition zone from the plains to the high Himalayas. Hidden away from the heat and dust of the plains, the state of remarkable beauty provides respite to the tourists from summer heat. People from different parts of India throng to the valleys of Himachal to get respite from the summer heat.

The land offers tremendous seasonal variety. The state encompasses in its fold, a series of magnificent valleys, towering peaks, glistening rivers criss-crossing each other. There are fruit orchids, ancient temples, magnificent monasteries, green meadows, gurgling brooklets etc.

What one can see in Himachal Pradesh

» The Mall
» The Ridge
» Scandal Point
» Jakhoo Hill
» Kullu Valley
» Dhoongiri Temple
» The Tibetan Monasteries
» Arjun Gufa
» Solang Valley
» Rohtang Pass
» Kangra valley
» Dalhousie

What one can do in Himachal Pradesh

There are ample opportunities for trekking, fishing, golf, angling. In winter one can indulge in skating. One can pay a visit to Indian Institute of Advanced Studies in Shimla.

How to reach Himachal Pradesh

Lying at the foot of Himalayas , the state of Himachal Pradesh is connected to the other parts of the country by road, rail and airways. The nearest airport is Amristsar, and nearest railhead is pathankot. There are many routes that lead to Himachal Pradesh if one desires to take a road journey. One cn catch a bus from Delhi, Chandigarh, or Jammu.