Popular Tourist Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh

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Himachal Pradesh is a delightful Indian state sited in northern India in the foothills of the Great Himalaya. Endowed with bountiful natural beauty, the state will leave you spellbound with its remarkable sprit of tourism sites, serene ambiance and exciting adventurous activities. Shimla is the capital city of the state and a wonderful hill station. The beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh boasts much more than just serene and scenic beauty. There are many places in the state where tourists can enjoy soaring hills, beautiful meadows, gorgeous gorges, verdant valleys, enchanting rivers, chatty mountain streams, wondrous waterfalls and historical & religious sites. Have a look at some of popular tourist places to visit during tours in Himachal Pradesh.

Shimla: Shimla, the Queen of Hill Stations, is the capital city of the state. It was once the summer capital of India before independence during the British Raj. Major attractions to see in this beautiful town include:

• The Mall, the Ridge, Sandal Point and Christ Church
• Prospect Hill, Summer Hill, Observatory Hill and Jakhoo Hill
• Jakhoo ...
... Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Kamna Devi Temple and Kali Bari Temple
• Viceregal Lodge and Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
• Kufri Nature Park

Kullu: Kullu is a picturesque town with gorgeous gorges and picturesque hills. It is noted for its serenity and amazing scenic beauty. It is also originating point for many treks. Major attractions to see in this town include:

• Bijli Mahadev Temple – Dedicated to Hindu Lord Shiva
• Raghunathji Temple – Dedicated to Hindu Lord Rama (Raghunath Ji)
• Great Himalayan National Park

Dalhousie: Dalhousie is a picturesque town and hill station in the state. It is nestled amidst the thick growth of pine, deodar and rhododendrons trees. It has a unique charm unmatched by any other. It is also the gateway to the gorgeous Chamba Valley. Major attractions of this town include:

• Churches like St John’s Church, St Francis Church, and St Andrew’s Church
• Grand fort at Jandhari Ghats
• Waterfalls at Panchpullah
• Seven Streams at Satdhara
• Colonial Mansions and British Country Houses
• Tibetan Market and Tibetan Handicrafts Center

Manali: Manali is a picturesque hill town in Himachal Pradesh. Famed as the Switzerland of India it is one of the most sought after hill stations of India. It is a favorite destination of honeymooners, summer vacationers, families, nature lovers, winter sport lovers, trekkers and adventure enthusiasts. Major attractions of this city include:

• Hadimba Devi Temple and Manu Temple
• Vashisth Village Temples & Hot Water Springs
• Manali Mountaineering Institute
• Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley

Apart from aforementioned places there are many other interesting tourist places in the state which can be visited and explore on Himachal tour.

Kuldeep Singh is an expert writer primarily focusing on travel and tourism related topics. He has written many articles about Kullu Manali Tour Package and Shimla Manali tour package. Currently he is rending his services to Tourism Himalaya.