If The Gods Couldn't Resist It! How Can You?

By Author: Amit Desai
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Himachal Pradesh is a state in northern India popularly known as 'Dev Bhoomi' or 'Abode of Gods' simply because even they could not resist its temptations. Always referred as the most beautiful and enchanting state which hides the treasures of nature in its laps. Himachal Pradesh comes across as an abode of snow clad mountains, abundant green grasslands; lakes which are crystal clear, flowing rivers etc. hidden within its bosom. It is the ultimate travel destination of India.

It is surrounded by Jammu & Kashmir on the north; Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh to the south; Uttaranchal to the south east and the Chinese territory of Tibet to the east. The state is mostly covered by the low Shivalik hill range towards the south and the dramatically high trans-Himalayan ranges as you go north. Thus you can proceed from hill-town Dharamsala in the south, to Lahaul-and-Spiti, the northernmost district. Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, and Parvati are the main rivers and given its mountainous nature, Himachal can best be understood in terms of its valleys, The Kangra valley, Dharamsala and sister town McLeodganj, and the Chamba Valley with ...
... Dalhousie.

It will take real efforts even to the experienced traveler to describe Himachal. It is full of hill stations, places for extreme adventure, hideouts for the honeymooners, spiritual sutras for the pilgrimages, and some very good wildlife sanctuaries which attract people of all interests to Himachal. Today Himachal is the most important and popular tourist destinations in India. Few most popular destinations are Shimla, Kullu-Manali, Kasauli, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Chamba, Renukaji, etc. Visitors from all over India and world can get things of there interests in this small but very beautiful state who's charm always allure people world wide. Also, in the recent years the Himachal government has taken severe steps in banning the use of polythene bags, and thus maintaining a neat and clean environment for the inhabitants and tourists alike. So, it really doesn't come as a surprise that 1.32 crore people visited Himachal in 2010, and in that a record number of 4.53 lakh were foreigners. Himachal has seen the rise in numbers drastically and the numbers of tourists are only bound to increase, as people have really not got enough of it.

Himachal is so visited by many, because it deserves all the accolades that it receives. Having been blessed by nature, Himachal tour shows you a glimpse of heaven every time you visit it. It nourishes the soul and asks one to dip in its everlasting lake of purity!