Himachal Pradesh
| Binsar | Chail | Chamba Valley |
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Beautifully adorned by Mother Nature, Binsar was once the capital of Chand Raj regime. The hill-station is popular for Binsar Widlife Sanctuary, a wild abode of 200 bird species and wild floras. |
The
former 'summer capital' of Patiala, Chail is 43-km from Shimla and
dwelling in the midst of a lush green setting. |
Chamba,
the land of antiquity, art and scenic beauty, is a wonder in itself for
every visitor. |
| Dalhousie | Dharamsala | Kangra |
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This
hill station spreads over five low-level hills at the western edge of
the Dhauladhar range, just east of the Ravi River. |
Set
against the backdrop of the dramatic Dhauladhar mountains, Dharamsala is
perched on the high slopes in the upper reaches of Kangra Valley. |
Once
known as an important seat of administration, Kangra the capital city of
Chand dynasty tells a story of glory, which has faded into history.
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| Kasauli | Khajjiar | Kufri |
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77-km
from Shimla and 35-km from Kalka, at 1,927m, Kasauli is a quaint little
town that seems to exist in a time wrap of an era that reminds one of
the 19th century. |
Shaped
like a saucer, this huge bowl of 7 emerald-turfed meadows, 1.6-km long
and 0.9-km broad, lies embedded beneath a dense pine forest surrounded
by high mountains, and fringed by gigantic deodars. |
Some
great Hiking, some skiing, some beautiful scenes and a cool environment
that's what Kufri is all about. |
| Kullu | Lahaul & Spiti | Mukteshwar |
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Kullu
was once known as Kulanthpitha, which means the end of the habitable
world. Beyond rose the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalayas, and
by the banks of the shining river Beas, lay the fabled 'Silver Valley'.
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Lahaul
and Spiti are two remote Himalayan valleys of Himachal Pradesh lying on
the Indo-Tibet border. Strange, exciting, primitive, these valleys are
incomparable in mountain scape, in the rugged beauty of their rocky
escapements and the splendor of their snow covered peaks. |
Mukteshwar is best known for its spectacular 180 degree view of the snow-clad Himalayas. The hill-station is rich in fruit orchards and dense coniferous forests. |
| Nalagarh | Manali | Palampur |
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The scenic hill-station, Nalagarh treasures the cultural heritage of the erstwhile kingdom of Raja Ajai Chand. The ancient Nalagrah fort, measures a height of 4000 ft and is famous for its Mughal style of architecture. |
The
Kullu valley has an ancient town in its lap called Manali. Surrounded by
towering peaks at an arm length, Manali's major asset is its proximity
to the snowline. It is a flourishing orchard industry, a popular
honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous treks as well as a
great countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers. |
Palampur
is the tea capital of northwest India. Set on the rising slopes of
Kangra Valley before they merge with the Dauladhar ranges. |
| Renuka | Shimla | Solan |
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Located
at the base of the Renuka Lake is the Parashurama Tal, a massive pool
embodying, it is believed, 'Parashurama', who desired to spend eternity
at his mother's feet. |
Shimla
(also spelt as 'Simla') derives its name from goddess 'Shayamla Devi',
which is another manifestation of Goddess Kali. |
Blessed
with a pleasant climate all the year round, Solan is the district
headquarters of Mashru, another city established by the British, is
named after the Goddess, Soloni Devi, whose temple is located in the
southern end of the town. |
























