Himachal Pradesh Travel

Ruffled by the lower ridges of the Shivalik Range in the far south, cut through by the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges in the northwest, and dominated by the great Himalayas in the north and east, Himachal Pradesh is India's most popular and easily accessible hill state. Sandwiched between the Punjab and Tibet, its lowland orchards, subtropical forests and maize fields peter out in the higher reaches where pines cling to the steep slopes of mountains whose inhospitable peaks soar in rocky crags and forbidding ice fields to heights of more than 6000m.

Together with deep gorges cut by rivers crashing down from the Himalayas, these mountains form natural boundaries between the state's separate districts. Each has its own architecture, from rock-cut shrines and shikhara temples to colonial mansions and Buddhist monasteries. Roads struggle against the vagaries of the climate to connect the larger settlements, which are way out-numbered by remote villages, many of which are home to semi-nomadic Gaddi and Gujjar shepherds.

Famous Cities in Himachal Pradesh

Highlights of Himachal Pradesh

Narrow-gauge railway : A rattly ride through stunning mountain scenery to the Raj-era hill station of Shimla.

Rewalsar : Buddhist pilgrimage site based around a sacred lake, with monasteries, temples, caves and hermitages.

Dharamsala : This relaxing hill station, home of the Dalai Lama, is an ever-popular place for rest, meditation retreats and trekking.

Dharamsala trek : A fantastic five-day trek leading through Dhauladhar forest to the Indrahar pass, visiting traditional villages.

Manikaran hot springs : Sacred to Sikhs and Hindus, this streamy settlement stands at the gateway to the spectacular Parvati Valley.

Manali : Travelers en route to Ladakh chill out at this honeymoon capital, enjoying Himalayan panoramas from flower-filled gardens.

Spiti Valley : Tiny Tibetan villages and beautiful white gompas dot Spiti's lunar landscape.

Manali-Leh highway : The second-highest road in the world, passing through a vast wilderness.

Accommodation in Himachal Pradesh

Accommodation in Himachal Pradesh is not a major issue. Here are several hotels and lodges which caters all the needs of the visitors.

Luxury Hotels in Himachal Pradesh

Three Star Hotels in Himachal Pradesh

Budget Hotels in Himachal Pradesh

How to reach Himachal Pradesh

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