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Himachal Pradesh Tour |
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Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill state of Northern India nestled in western Himalayas. Referred as the “Magical Showcase of Nature’s Splendors, this is the most captivating regions of the Indian Himalayas. Abundant green grassland, wide valleys set against snow-clad mountains, crystal clear lakes, fruit laden groves, soft terraces of corn and tea makes Himachal the ultimate destination of India.
Popularly known as the Devbhumi – "Land of the Gods", the state is landlocked with the Tibetan plateau to the east, Jammu and Kashmir to the north, and the Punjab to the west.
The mountain altitudes ranging from 350 to 7000 meters above the sea level.
Himachal Pradesh is one of the most important travel destinations in India. The high hills attract the travelers from all over the world. This place has plenty of hill resorts, pilgrimage centers, adventure sports destinations and wildlife that attract a wide range of tourists.
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Hot Destinations of Himachal Pradesh
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Shimla: Popularly called the “Queen of Hill Stations”, and is named after its patron Goddesses Shyamla Devi, incarnation of the Goddess Kali. This small village was once the summer capital of the British in 1864 AD. Presently also it is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla has the thick growth of forests of oak, pine, fur and rhododendron. There are variety of adventure sports like skiing, trekking, angling and golf for the tourists for their leisure activities. Shimla is a perfect heaven for those in search of tranquility. Nature has blessed this capital city with innumerable gifts and man has used them to make Shimla one of India`s best destinations.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Christ Church, Jakhu Temple, Fagu Hill, Chail, Kufri, Mall Road, Tara Devi Temple, Himachal State Museum & Library, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Botanical Gardens.
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Kullu: India’s Valley of Gods, is located in the lower reaches of the mighty Himalayas, and is famous for its temples, apple orchards and the annual Dussehra festival. The valley is famous for its exquisitely woven colorful hand made shawls, Kullu caps and handicrafts.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Raghunath Temple, Jagannathi Devi Temple, Manikaran, Bijli Mahadev Temple, Naggar
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Manali: Popularly called the “Switzerland of India” is a small hill town in the valley of Kullu. Termed sometimes as the cradle between the lesser Himalayas, Manali is extremely popular with tourists for its lavish display of unspoilt natural beauty. Manali is mainly popular for the adventure sports like trekking, mountaineering, hiking, skiing, paragliding, kayaking and mountain biking. It is an excellent place for a holiday, a favorite resort for trekkers to Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur, Leh and Zanskar regions in Kashmir valley. Rich in its scenic splendor, Manali draws a good number of tourists from within the country and abroad every year.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, Vashist Hot Water Springs & Temple, Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass.
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Dulhousie: Just 80 kms from Pathankot, this place is still unexplored. Spread over five hills, Dalhousie has a serenity of its own. Pleasant climate, beautiful scenery, thick growth of deodars, pine, red and pink rhododendrons, tall trees in different shades of green can be seen all around the hill station. Walnuts, chilies, Strawberries and the alpine flowers are the sights that remain in the sweet memories of Dalhousie.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Khajjiar Lake, Chamera Lake, Panchpula, Kalatope, Subhash Baoli, Bakrota Hills, Satdhara
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Chamba: This small town is located in a picturesque valley, amidst the Shivalik ranges and is famous for its medieval temples. The architecture of the temples of Chamba reflects the glory of its erstwhile rulers. It is also known for its local festivals. Chamba shawls, the captivating Chamba chappals, cane baskets, woolens, and the dolls are all unique to Chamba region of Himachal Pradesh.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Laxmi Narayan Temple, Champavati Temple, Vajreshwari Temple, Sui Mata Temple
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Dharamshala: Literally means `the holy refuge’; it was founded and developed by the British in 1855 as their summer resort. It is famous as the abode of the Dalai Lama and is called as the "Little Lhasa` because of the large number of Tibetan population. Their `Government in Exile` has headquarters here. Dharamshala is popular for its dense deodar and pine forests, snow-capped peaks, picturesque hills, magnificent lakes and huge green tea gardens.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Dal Lake, McLeod Ganj, Chamunda Devi, Church of St. John In The Wilderness, Triund, Tsuglagkhang, Norbulingka Institute, Dip Thekchen Choeling Monastery
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Kangra: The small town of Kangra was once the capital of the erstwhile rulers of the Chand dynasty. It is set amongst the picturesque settings of the Kangra valley at the foothills of the majestic Dhauladhar range. The valley also offers a picturesque view of undulating expanses of tea gardens and terraced rice fields spread all around. Today, the “Kangra tea” with its centre at Palampur, has been internationally acclaimed. The area around Kangra is known for its ancient temples and picturesque surroundings, which attract tourists.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Jwalamukhi Temple, Kangra Fort, Sujanpur-Tira
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Palampur: Surrounded by the pine forests and tea gardens, Palampur is a charming hill station located in the Kangra Valley. This hill station is not only known for its numerous tea gardens and paddy fields but it also known for its colonial architecture and temples. Palampur and places around it are popular for adventure sports like hang-gliding and trekking. This popular tourist destination houses an agricultural university, CSIR Complex and some tea factories.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Neughal Khad, Andretta, Baijnath, Bir and Billing, Chamunda Devi, Tea Factory
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Lahaul & Spiti: They are two separate Himalayan valleys situated on the Indo-Tibetan borders. Lahaul, a land of enchanting Buddhist art and culture, is marked by imposing mountains and glaciers. Spiti is renowned as Little Tibet since its landscape, vegetation, and climate are akin to that of Tibet. These valleys are ideal for the activities like mountaineering, trekking and camping.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Gondla, Sissu, Baralacha La, Guru Ghantal Monastery, Shashpur Monastery, Kardang Monastery, Tandi, Keylong, Triloknath Temple and Gemur.
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