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Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is the land enriched with serene lakes, ancient temples, and a cheerful culture. Himachal region is home to numerous tourism gems like Shimla, Kullu, Chamba, Manali, and others. Starting from pilgrims to adventure lovers, this place is the land for everyone. Himachal is also the land of picturesque Himalayan nature with large apple farms, variety of exotic festivals, adventure spots, and best of all; it is the land of many religions.

Located on the Dhauladhar range, this area is flourishing with mountain eroding rivers, which keeps the land lush with wildlife and foliage. In the winter, the land becomes harsh to enjoy tourism. Thus, people choose warmer climates to enjoy this alpine region. Migratory birds and Himalayan wildlife gives more color to your vacation.

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Manali

Manali encapsulated between the Dhauladhar Ranges and Pir Panjal Ranges is one of the major destinations of Himachal Pradesh. This honeymoon –adventure destination is famous for valleys carpeted with wild flowers, green meadows, high- altitude forest, blue sparkling streams, small Himalayan mountain villages, little ancient temples, and much more. The mountainous landscape of Manali gives rise to numerous adventure activities like trekking, hiking, camping, paragliding, skiing, jeep safari, zorbing, river rafting, and others.

The traditional town of Manali is famous for cultural beauties too. The region is dotted with structures built in Himalayan style using stone. The scenic land has a thick history related to Manu and his ark. The name Manali comes from Manu. After a gigantic flood that destroyed the world, Manu, a great Sanatan sage reached Manali in his ark. British too played an important role in carving Manali that we know today.

Do you know that apples were introduced to Manali during colonial times? Today, apple, pear, and plum orchards are the main incomes sources. British used Manali to escape for the tropical summers of India. However, the real steep up in the tourism sector started in 1980s. Once a quiet hidden beauty of Himalayas, Manali turned into a famous honeymoon and adventure destination.

Manali’s Himalayan culture and its diversity in religious backgrounds give rise to numerous colorful celebrations. Top festivals gaining more importance from the tourists are winter carnival, Doongri Forest Festival, Lohri, Dussehra, Hadimba Devi Temple Fair, Losar Festival, and others. On the other hand, Manali is also famous for nightlife with traditional bars, pubs, late night cafes, and discotheques. Since vegetation is lush in this region, their cuisine is both abundant and diverse.

Top places to visit in Manali are Solang Valley and its village, Rohtang Pass, Beas Kund Trek, Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Baths, Chandratal Baralacha, Great Himalayan national park, Manikaran, Hampta pass trek, and others. If you love adventure activities with snow, December to February is the best time.

If you are looking for a colorful outdoor time, October to June is the best time. Apart from choosing the right month, your vacation also can vary based on the type of destinations you choose to cover and the activities you prefer. Travelogy India has come up with customized Manali Tour packages for both long-term and short-term vacationers that would suit your requirements.

Shimla

Shimla is a pleasing hill town located at 2200 m above mean sea level, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is a famous summer retreat since the colonial era. In the 18th century, Shimla was a hidden hill region flourishing with high-altitude forests.

Named after the local deity, Shyamala Devi, Shimla came under the control of British by the mid of 19th century. During this time, John Lawrence, Viceroy changed Shimla into a summer capital. Thus, Shimla has a unique nostalgic feel with the colonial architecture, pedestrian shopping streets, ancient churches, and others.

The prime beauty of the hill town comes from the weather. While the plains get scorched up by the sun, this hill town gets a pleasing summer and a snow-drenched winter. The local cuisine of the land is Pahari dishes. However, today, the land has a fusion cuisine to satisfy the tourist population of the land. Apart from cuisine tasting, top activities to enjoy here are trekking, hiking, forest camping, river rafting, paragliding, ice skating, and others.

Shimla is reachable via Chandigrah-Shimla highway or by a flight to Jubbarhatti Airport. However, the toy train is the touristy way to reach this hill station, especially if you are on a honeymoon trip. Kalka Shimla toy train is a heritage site worth enjoying. Apart from the mountain train, top destinations to covers here are Kufri, Chail, Ridge, Mall Road, Tattapani, and others.

Best time to visit in Shimla is from the month of March to June. If you are looking for snow activities, the hill town is best visited between November and February. If you love lush foliage and want to enjoy a cozy monsoon, visit between July and September.

The best time to visit depends on the type of vacation you desire. Also, the type of destinations and activities depend on the type of vacation you are expecting. Here are some of the top suggested and chosen tour packages for different type of travelers in Shimla.

Dharamshala

Dharamshala is a beautiful hill town closer to Kangra City. This region is geographically divided into Upper Dharamshala and Lower Dharamshala based on the altitude. The Lower Dharamshala is the cliché hill town and the Upper Dharamshala is Mcleodganj famous for pilgrimage, traditional activities, adventure sports, and others.

Dharamshala was under Katoch reign for two centuries before it became a part of British India. Later, Dharamshala was ruled by Gurkhas communities. The land is home to numerous heroic stories and you can find numerous monuments named after these heroes. During the British rule, the land was famous as a summer destination. They also planned to name it as their summer capital. However, a massive earthquake took place is the beginning of 20th century and British turned towards Shimla for summer escapade.

Dharamshala is famous for Tibetan culture, Buddhism religion, and Tibetan cuisine because of it being the home to Dalai Lama. Apart from spiritual and religious activities, Dharamshala is famous for camping, ziplining, trekking, hiking, strolling through tea gardens, and others. If you are looking for sightseeing, top places to visit are Dharamshala cricket stadium, war memorial, library of Tibetan works and archives, St. John in Wilderness church, Gyuto monastery, Triund, Dal Lake, Jwala Devi temple, and others.

Pilgrims usually cover the monasteries and temples of the land, stay in camps or in monasteries and enjoy meditation and other spiritual workshops. On the other hand, tourists cover interesting structures and natural paradises, camp in wilderness, enjoy shopping, and other activities. Honeymooners stick with viewpoints, Upper Dharamshala destinations, and tea gardens. What type of visitor are you? Or, do you want to cover every face of Dharamshala? Starting from short trips to a long vacation, we have covered all types of vacations with our long list of itineraries. Surf and choose the one based on your budget, time frame, and choices of destinations.

Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a high-altitude town spread across 5 hills near the Dhauladhar mountain range in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It’s home to colonial-era buildings, including St. Francis and St. John’s churches, which date back to the rule of the British Raj in the 1800s. A trek up Dainkund Peak leads to Pholani Devi Temple. To the north, Subhash Baoli is a peaceful area with pine trees and panoramic views

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