Himachal And Its Hill Stations At A Glance

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The state of Himachal Pradesh is located on the Northern India, nestled on the lap of the mighty Himalayas. Himachal in Sanskrit means “Adobe of Snow”. The state shares it borders with Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kashmir and the Autonomous Region of Tibet. Himachal Pradesh was a Union Territory, until 1971 when it was declared a state. Himachal is endowed with abundance of natural bounties. The snow capped mountains, the lush green hills, perennial rivers and pleasant climate of Himachal Pradesh attracts thousands of visitors throughout the year.
In your Himachal tour packages you can visit the fascination hill stations of Shimla, Kullu, Manali and Ladakh the land of Monasteries. Shimla is situated on the North West Himalayas is the capital city of Himachal. Shimla was a summer retreat during the colonial era and continues to be till date. The state is famous for its snow capped mountains, flowers, pine and apples trees and open hearted people. Visitors come to Shimla to breathe a bucket of fresh air, walk down the Mall Road and also to experience a phenomenal joy ride on the toy train. Encircled ...
... by pine, rhododendrons and oak trees the hills of Shimla with its colonial building and quaint cottages walks leave the tourists spell bound. Some of the interesting places to visit in the snow clad hills of Shimla re the Jakhu Hills, Shimla State Museum, Summer Hills, Sankat Mocha, Kurfi and Naldehra.
Manali, another important hill station in the Himachal Pradesh is located near the northern end of the Kullu Valley. The high mountains covered with snow, deep gorges, thick forest, rivers, smell of flowers and the sounds of chirping birds define Manali as a tourist paradise in India. Manali literally means the “Home of Manu”. Manu was a mythological character who survived the great flood and recreated human life. Manali tour packages offer a wide range of adventure retreats. Trekking, skiing, paragliding, zorbing and white water rafting are some of the adventure activities of Manali. When you step foot in Manali, you should not miss the following places- Dhungri Temple, Solang Nullah, Rothang Pass, Hadimba Devi Temple, Rahalla Falls and the Beas Kund. The “Mini Switzerland” is worth a visit in a lifetime.
Kullu Manali goes hand on hand; they are the two sides of the same coin. If you visit Manali then Kullu is inevitable. Kullu well known as the silver valley of Gods was the end of habituated land in the ancient history. Located on the banks of River Beas between the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges, the silver valley is akin to paradise. Bordered by snow capped mountains and dense deodar forest and apple orchards the valley is worth a visit in a lifetime. A popular hangout with greenery and mountain scenery, Kullu is a diverse tourist destination. One can take up excursions, trekking and fishing as recreational retreats. Blessed with temples, hills, meadows and mountains Kullu will surprise you with its eloquent charm.
Dharamshala which is located in the Kargra valley at the backdrop of the Dhauladhar Mountains is the home of His Holiness Dalai Lama. Encircled with pine and deodar trees, brooks, snow capped slopes and blanket of fresh air, Dharamshala is no less than the seventh heaven. The simple life of the place, local markets gives a colour picture to the town of Dharamshala which also attracts thousands of visitors to the holy place. Once in Dharamshala do not miss the following places- The Kangra Museum, St.John’s Church and the Chamunda Devi Temple. Opt for a Dharamshala tour packages and explore the scenic beauty of the place.

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