Himachal Pradesh is a northern Indian state in the Himalayas. It’s home to scenic mountain towns and resorts such as Dalhousie. Host to the Dalai Lama, Himachal Pradesh has a strong Tibetan presence. Himachal Pradesh is located in the western Himalayas. Surrounded by majestic mountains, out of which some still challenge mankind to conquer them, the beauty of the land is beyond imagination. Shimla, one of the most captivating hill stations, is the capital of the state.
Top places to visit in Himachal
1.Manali
Manali, with its soothing backdrop of the Himalayas, offers a blend of tranquility and adventure that makes it one of northern India’s most popular destinations. Located at an altitude of 6726 feet, Manali offers splendid views of the snow-capped mountains
Best Places to Visit
- Rohtang Pass.
- Solang valley.
- Hadimba Devi Temple.
- Vashist Hot Water Springs.
- Tibetan Monasteries.
- Beas River.
- Gulaba.
- Kothi.
- Manu Temple.
2. Shimla
Shimla used to be the summer capital of the British Raj when they ruled India. Now it’s the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. The town sprawls along a mountain ridge, enveloped in oak, pine and rhododendron forests. It’s quite famous for its colonial-style buildings and historic railway. Shimla welcomes tourists round the year, of course, if you don’t mind the ‘below zero’ temperature in winter. Here are the leading destinations in Shimla.
Places to Visit
- The Ridge.
- Jakhoo Hill
- Mall Road.
- Kalka–Shimla Railway.
- Christ Church.
- Indian Institute Of Advanced Study
- Summer Hill
- Kufri
- Annandale
- The Shimla State Museum
- Chail
- Solan
- Daranghati Sanctuary
- Naldehra And Shaily Peak
- Arki Fort.
3.Chamba
The ancient city of Chamba lies on the banks of the River Ravi and has a rich ancient history that dates back to the 2nd Century BC when the region was ruled by the Khasas and the Adumbaras and eventually the Rajput rulers of the Maru dynasty. Despite of being a small town, due its picturesque location between the Himalayas, Chamba is one of the famous tourist spots in Himachal Pradesh.
Best Places to Visit
- Akhand Chandi Palace.
- Champavati Temple.
- Lakshmi Narayan Temples.
- Chamunda Devi Temple.
- Bhuri Singh Museum.
4. Dharamshala
Nestled a short distance from each other in the Kangra Valley, the towns of Dharamsala and MacLeod Ganj are home to the exiled Tibetan Government.
Dharamshala has snow-clad mountains on three sides and valley on one side. The mountains being over 4000 m height, you can have an excellent view of them from every viewpoint. Pine trees and tree gardens along with snow covered mountains render magic to the air. It is also heavily occupied Tibetans refugees who have left an imprint of their culture here.
- Tsuglagkhang Complex.
- Namgyal Monastery.
- Masrur.
- Attractions in Mcleodganj
- Kareri Lake.
- Gyuto Monastery.
- Kangra Museum
- Kangra Fort
- Dal Lake in Dharamshala
- Naddi Village
