Nestled in the Himalayas, the world's mightiest mountain ranges, Himachal Pradesh is blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful landscapes, it is a travelers paradise-mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valley, misty woods, fast flowing rivers, enchanting lakes and flower filled meadows. Its high mountains and valleys are linked by winding roads and high passes. On one hand if there are picturesque valleys of Kangra and Kullu, you also have the stark and barren terrain of Lahaul and Spiti.
For the visitor there is an array of destinations to choose from to spend an ideal vacation in the mountains. An ancient culture, temples and monasteries, tea gardens and apple orchards, Himachal Pradesh beckons you to experience the Himalayas and change your perspectives forever. Once visited, you will return, inevitably again for every vacation.
The important towns in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. The 'Summer Capital' of British India, echoes of the British Empire still lingers in Shimla. 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 vacation spots in Northern India. Surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests, towards the north lay the snow-covered high-ranges.
Manali is everything you would want on a vacation in a hill resort - bazaars and activities, quiet hideouts, great walks, and snowfall within easy reach, excellent hotels and resorts, varied cuisine. High mountains shrouded by silent snows and deep boulder strewn gorges, thick forests filled with cool breezes and bird song. Fields of wild flowers, small picturesque hamlets and fruit laden orchards - that's Manali for you! It is also an ideal starting point for varied treks in this region.
Dharamshala - Set against the magnificent backdrop of the towering Dhauladhar ranges, which rise up to more than 4,000 meters, is Dharamshala, which literally means 'the Holy Refuge', lies perched up on the high slopes in the upper reaches of the Kangra valley. Founded in 1855, it is one of the 80 hill resorts developed in the seventeenth century by the British to beat the heat and dust of the sweltering plains. Today, it is famous as the abode of the Dalai Lama and is known throughout the world as the Little Lhasa, because of the large number of Tibetans and their 'Government in Exile', which is headquartered here.
Temples in Himachal Pradesh
Dotted with temples, the state has literally one in every local hamlet, town or district. Most of these have legends dating back centuries, some as old as mankind itself. Some of the important Temples in Himachal Pradesh are considered as pilgrimages. The Lakshminarayan temple in the Chamba valley, is perhaps one of the oldest temples in Himachal Pradesh, India. Rewalsar, in Mandi distict is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. The Hadimba Devi Temple in Kullu is famous for its pagoda style architecture.
Adventure Tourism in Himachal Pradesh
For sheer geographical diversity, few places in the world are as richly endowed as Himachal Pradesh. Naturally the possibilities to indulge in adventure sports are also available. There are day-hikes by the thousand, and trek routes follow trails that last couple of days or can even extend over few weeks. These vary from gentle walks over easy terrain, to grueling expeditions. There is skiing, heliskiing and ice-skating. There is the thrill of paragliding and the test of stamina with mountain cycling. You can go camping and fishing and play golf or take a safari by car, jeep or on motorcycle. Besides there are mountaineering and rock climbing. All you have to do is make up your mind and select your own activity.
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