Manali – Enjoying The Breathtaking Landscape

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It is said that by visiting Himachal Pradesh, you are experiencing Himalayas. All the topographic peculiarities of Himalayas are present in Himachal Pradesh. The state is also blessed with immense pristine natural beauty.
The important tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh are Dalhousie, Shimla, Mandi, Solam, Paonta Sahib, Nahan, Lahaul valley, Bilaspur, Una, hamirpur, Chamba, Manali, Kullu, Spiti Valley, Kinnaur, Palampur, Dharamsala and Kangra. Out of which Dalhousie, Shimla, Kullu and Manali are hill stations which are much sought after.
Dalhousie is a hill station spread out over five hills. Situated at a height of Two thousand and thirty six meters, the town is named after British governor General Lord Dalhousie. Dalhousie retains the colonial charm which echoes the British Raj. Rich in colonial architecture, Dalhousie preserves some beautiful churches. The varying altitude of the town results in a variety of vegetation covering the place. From Dalhousie one can have magnificent views of Chamba valley and that of Dhauladhar range which fills the horizon with its snow covered peaks.
Shimla tours ...
... will take you to the memories of British raj with its echoes lingering in the architecture and ambience of this hill resort. Now, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is approachable through train, bus and plane. This easy accessibility and numerous other attractions make Shimla popular among tourists. You have many scintillating walking trails, fascinating day excursion spots, a variety of shopping opportunities, entertainment museums and provision for ice skating in winter. Shimla also acts as a base for trips to numerous exhilarating spots in the interior of Himachal Pradesh.
Kullu Manali are known together and often visited together. The most charming and beautiful Kullu Valley extends elegantly on both sides of river Beas. Kullu is located in the central part of Himachal Pradesh. It is one thousand and two hundred meters above sea level. Kullu is situated at the meeting point of Beas and Sarvari rivers. The town is famous for its temples and annual Dusserha festival. Both of them attract a number of tourists. The main temples in Kullu are Raghunath temple, Jagannathi Devi Temple and Bijli Mahadev temple. Kullu is well known for its delicately woven multihued handmade shawls and Kullu caps.
There also many interesting spots nearby to Kullu. The Basheshwar Mahdev temple is renowned for its exquisite carvings. The diminutive town of Manikaran is famous for its hot sulphur springs. Kasidhar and Kasol are popular picnic spots. Shoja offers a breathtaking view of entire Kullu valley. Raisan is a good site for trekking. The town of Naggar, the erstwhile capital of Kullu state is home to numerous historic monuments and temples.
Manali tourism is more about enjoying the cozy climate and savoring the lofty landscape. Unlike other hill stations, there are no traces of colonial hangover.
Manali is situated forty kilometers north of Kullu. Manali tour lets you savor a breathtaking landscape. On one side is towering and well defined snow capped peaks while Beas River with its clear water winds through the town. On the other side are deodar and pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards. Its main attractions are temples, historical monuments, picturesque sightseeing spots and adventure activities.
Manali tour packages involves adventure sports like River Rafting, Skiing, Paragliding, Trekking, Hiking, Mountaineering, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, River crossing, Jeep Safari, Motor Cycling, Rock Climbing and Angling.

Surendra Rawat is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for Manali honeymoon and Shimla Tourism.