Himachal Pradesh
One of the most beautiful and picturesque state in India is Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh is located in North India. Himachal Pradesh is known for its stunning natural beauty, hill stations, spiritual places and vibrant culture.
Let us take a look at some of the major tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh, here is a list of those places and how to reach each place.
1. Shimla ( The Queen of Hills )
Main Attractions :
* Mall Road
* Jakhu Temple
* Kufri
* Toy Train
* Ridge
How to Reach :
By Air :
The nearest airport is Jubbarhatti 23 km or Chandigarh 113 km Kalka.
By Train :
Kalka railway station is nearby and there is a toy train in Shimla.
By Road :
It takes 6 to 7 hours from Delhi and Chandigarh to reach Shimla.
2. Manali ( Adventure & Honeymoon Capital )
Main Attractions :
* Solang Valley
* Rohtang Pass
* Hidimba Temple
* Old Manali
How to Reach :
By Air :
Bhuntar airport is 50 km away.
By Road :
Overnight buses or taxi cars run continuously from Delhi and Chandigarh and reach
Manali in 12 to 14 hours.
3. Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj ( Spiritual & Tibetan Vibes )
Main Attractions :
* Dalai Lama Temple
* Bhagsu Waterfall
* Triund Trek
How to Reach :
By Air :
Gaggalairport is 13 km from Dharamshala.
By Train :
Pathankot railway station is 3 to 4 hours away.
By Bus :
There are night buses from Delhi and Chandigarh.
4. Dalhousie ( Colonial Hill Station )
Main Attractions :
* Khajjiar (Mini Switzerland)
* Panchpulla
* Kalatop
How to Reach :
By Train :
Pathankot railway station is 3 hours away.
By Road :
Buses and taxis are available from Delhi, Chandigarh and Pathankot.
5. Kullu ( Valley of Gods )
Main Attractions :
* Great Himalayan National Park
* Rafting in Beas River
How to Reach :
By Air :
Bhuntar airport is nearby.
By Road :
Buses and Taxis run continuously from Delhi,Shimla and Manali.
6. Spiti Valley ( High-altitude Desert )
Main Attractions :
* Key Monastery
* Chandratal Lake
* Tabo Village
* Kaza Village
How to Reach :
By Road :
From Manali :
If you go via Manali, you go through Rohtang Pass & Kunzum Pass
which are open from May to October only.
From Shimla :
From Shimla via Kinnar, this route is long but safe and can be
travelled on this route all year round.
7. Kasol & Parvati Valley ( Backpacker’s Paradise )
Main Attractions :
* Kheerganga Trek
* Tosh Village
* Manikaran Gurudwara
How to Reach :
By Road :
You can take a bus to Bhuntar and then take local taxis or buses to Kasol.
From Manali, it takes 4 to 5 hours by bus and taxi and from Chandigarh,
it takes 10 to 12 hours.
8. Chamba ( Untouched Natural Beauty )
Main Attractions :
* Chamera Lake
* Temples
* Culture
How to Reach :
By Train :
From Pathankot, it takes 6 hours by train.
By Road :
It takes about 2.5 hours by taxi and bus to Dalhousie.
Best time to visit :
Summer (March to June) :
Summer in Himachal Pradesh is a great time for sightseeing and trekking.
Monsoon (July to September) :
The monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh is very enchanting with
lush green landscapes everywhere but there is a high risk of
landslides during these days.
The snow that is seen in Himachal in winter is very famous for
skiing and this time is definitely a great time for a honeymoon
trip.
Cultural attractions :
The handicrafts of Himachal Pradesh, woolen cloth and local cuisine as Sidhu, Madra, Tudkiya Bhat and Chha Gosht are very famous.
Local fairs and festivals like Kullu Dussehra, Minjar Mela and Lavi Mela are celebrated with great enthusiasm.
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