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HIMACHAL PRADESH - TOURIST INFORMATION
Himachal
Pradesh |
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 The
entire teritory of Himachal
Pradesh is mountainous
with altitude varying
from 350 to 7000 metres
above the mean sea level.
Himachal Pradesh is a
hilly and mountainous
tract with conifer-clad
mountains, chalet-like
huts with overhanging
balconies and serene blue
valleys watered by snow-fed
streams. The People of
Himachal Pradesh lead
a simple and quiet life,
tending their orchards,
fields and flocks. Keeping
alive their rich highland
identity, The People of
Himachal Pradesh remain
immersed in the annual
rounds of fairs and festivals
full of music, song and
dance. The Shimla hills,
the Kullu valley, Manali
and Dalhousie are tourist
major tourist attractions.
Himachal pradesh offers
Skiing, golfing, fishing,
trekking, and mountaineering
to the travellers.
Himachal
Pradesh Tourism
Himachal
Pradesh a Hill State in
India, is nestled in the
laps of Himalayas. The
state of Himachal Pradesh
on account of its natural
beauty and scenic landscapes
is also known as the 'magical
showcase of nature'. Wide
and green valleys and
long meadows with the
snow-clad mountains in
the backdrop make the
state, the most favorable
tourism destination in
India. The freshwater
lakes, the natural springs,
the clean rivers and the
burbling streams bejewel
this hilly terrain of
India. The hill resorts,
fruit laden orchards,
the tea gardens and the
ancient temples dot the
territory of Himachal
Pradesh.
Major
Hill Stations in Himachal
Pradesh
Chail
| Dalhousie
| Dharamsala
| Kasauli
| Kullu
| Manali
| Shimla.
Tourist
attractions in Himachal
Pradesh
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots in Himachal Pradesh:
Kullu
Valley : The
Kullu Valley is also known
as the Valley of the Gods.
Rudyard Kipling has written,
"Surely the Gods
live here.
Manali
: Manali a small
hill town in the valley
of Kullu. It is referred
to as the "Cradle
between the Lesser Himalaya".
Rohtang
Pass : A few
kilometers from Manali
is the Rohtang Pass.
Chamba
: Chamba one
of the oldest princely
states and dates back
its origin to 6th century
AD. The town of Chamba
is located in the colorful
valley surrounded by the
Shivalik ranges .
Kangra
: Kangra a small
town and was the capital
of the erstwhile rulers
of the Chand dynasty.
The hill station is placed
at the foothills of the
mighty Dhaulandhar range.
Khajjiar
: Khajjiar a
modest grass-covered meadow
located in the enchanting
valley of Chamba, is an
ideal getaway for picnic
while traveling between
Dalhousie and Chamba.
Kinnaur
: Kinnaur a land
of rich green valley,
ripe orchards, vineyards,
snow-covered peaks and
cold desert mountains.
Ideal for adventure sports
like trekking, mountain
climbing .
Mandi
: Mandi made
out of two princely starts
of Mandi and Suket. It
is situated on the left
bank of the river Beas
at an altitude of 800
m. above the sea level.
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