10 Best Tourist Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh

10 Best Tourist Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh, which is also known as Mountain State, is the northern part of India. It is also called Dev Bhoomi of Gods. Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is the Chief officer of Himachal Pradesh.

It is spread over 55673 km square, and its height is 350 metres (1150 ft). The total population of Himachal Pradesh is 68,64,602. Himachal Pradesh is spread across valleys with many rivers flowing.

Wheat, maize, rice, pulses, fruits, vegetables and oil seeds are the crops grown in Himachal Pradesh.

Apple is the cash crop of the state. Hydropower is one of the best income sources of Himachal Pradesh. There are many hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Chamba, and Khajjiar. Kullu and Kasauli.

There are many famous temples like Naina Devi Temple, Shree Chamunda Devi, Jwalaji Temple, Chintpurni Baijnath Temple, Bajreshwari Mata Temple, Bhima Kali Temple, Bijli Mahadev and Jakhu Temple. 

You can go on a long ride and have an enjoyable trip for consecutive days by hiring your favourite bike on rent in Manali. 

There are many adventurous sports like ice skating in Shimla, paragliding in Bir Billing and Salang Valley, rafting in Kullu, skiing in Manali, boating in Bilaspur, fishing in Tirthan Valley, trekking and horse riding etc. There are many festivals celebrated in Himachal Pradesh, like Kullu Dussehra, Renuka Ji Fair, Lohri, Halda, Phagli, Losar and Mandi Shivratri.

Himachal Pradesh is famous for its handicrafts. The carpets, leatherworks, Kullu shawls, Kangda paintings, Rajputs, Brahmins, Kanets, Kulindas, Girths Raos, Rathis, Thakurs, Kalis, Hollis, Chamars. There are many languages spoken in Himachal Pradesh, like Mandiali, Kangri, Chambayali, Dogri, Kulvi and Kinauri. Himachali languages are mostly spoken here.

Worth seeing places in Himachal Pradesh.

 1. Manali

Manali is one of the most beautiful, attractive places in Himachal Pradesh. It is the heaven for honeymooners. It is 2050 metres above sea level. Manali is positioned at the northern end of Kullu Valley.

How to reach Manali?

•  By air

Air India has regular flights. The nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport, Pawan Hans. The government duty agency provides a car or taxi on rent to connect Shimla to Chandigarh, Kullu, Kangra and Dharamshala.

• By road

The total distance from Delhi to Manali is 570 kilometres. Bus services are provided by Himachal Road Transport Corporation. 

  2. Hidimba temple

Hidimba temple is situated in Old Manali. The temple's construction was under the authority of Maharaja Bahadur Singh in 1553. It belongs to Hidimba Devi, wife of Bheema.

It opens from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM every day. It was made of wooden architecture. Hidimba Devi’s son, Ghatothkach's idol, is also placed here.

  3. Solang Valley

Solang Valley is situated at a distance of 19 kilometres between Solang Village and Bias Kund. It is also known as Snow Point. The distance from Manali to Solang is 13 kilometres. The nearest airport is Bhuntar.

There are many adventurous sports activities held here, like skiing, paragliding and horse riding. Camping and trekking are the famous adventure sports activity here. December and January is the best month to view the snowfall. Winter is the most suitable time to visit Solang Valley.

  4. Rohtang Pass

It is situated at the eastern end of the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. It is 51 kilometres far from Manali. You can visit most of the Buddhist monasteries here.

It is one of the best natural places in Shimla. You can also take enjoy snowfall in the month of September. You can also do some sports activities like hiking or trekking on the peaks.

You can wear a snowsuit to get into the snow. It is 3900 metres above. You can take beautiful pictures from here.

  5. Old Manali

If you are fond of Apple, you can get apple orchards here. It lies below a valley with a huge coverage of apple orchards. If you want to take enjoy snowfall.

December to February is the best month to see the snowfall. Old Manali is 3 kilometres far from the Manali Tour.

  6. Manu Temple

The Manu temple is situated in Old Manali. It is 3 kilometres far from the main market. The Manu temple is famous for King Manu. This beautiful temple belongs to the sage Manu.

It is said that the world is created by Manu. It was built by Raja Manu around 400 years ago.

  7. Khajjiar

It is situated in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. It is an altitude of 2000 metres. It is located in the Chamba district. It has lakes, forests, etc.

Once you visit here, you will never forget the beauty of Khajjiar. The favourable time to visit Khajjiar is October to March. It is also called Mini Switzerland because of the striking topographical resemblance of the place with Switzerland. It is also famous for its green environment.

You can also do some adventurous sports like trekking, jobbing, paragliding, horse riding etc. You can also experience snowfall which starts in the month of December and February. Guchi Mata, Kaddu ka Khata, and Sepu Wadi are famous dishes. You have to stay at least three days to visit here.

  8. Shimla

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It was announced in 1864 that Shimla was the summer capital of India. It has a colonial heritage with big old buildings. Most of the apple farms are famous in Shimla.

English and Hindi are the main languages spoken in Shimla.The climate of Shimla is cool. The temperature of Shimla range from 4 degree Celsius to 31 degree Celsius. It was famous as the summer capital during the British era of India. It is also called the Queen of Hills because it is spread across seven hills in the northwest Himalayas.

It is located among the valleys and forests of Oak and Pine. It is the most romantic place for new wedding couples who want to visit there.

  9. Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a hill station. It is situated near the town of Chamba in Chamba district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is surrounded by 5 hills. You can experience snowfall from December to February.

There are some famous dishes like chowmein, momos, fare and idlis etc. There are some popular places like - Dain Kund Peak and Bakrota Hills. Kalatop Forest. Kare Senu Village, Lohani and Tibetan Market, etc.

Laxminarayan Temple in Dalhousie is an old temple in the Chamba region. It was constructed between 920 and 940 AD. It belongs to Lord Vishnu and Shiva.

Dalhousie got it's name, so after a British viceroy of colonial India, Lord Dalhousie. Freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose stayed in Dalhousie in 1937.

  10. Dharamshala

Dharamshala is situated in the Indian city of Himachal Pradesh. It is famous for Dalai Lama, who lived here. Its elevation is 1457 m. It is also known for studying Buddhism.

The best month to visit here is March to July. You can also enjoy the adventure sports activities like trekking. You can also experience snowfall in the month of December to February. You can also visit Bhagsunath, Naddi, Dal Lake, Dharamkot etc. 

In the winter season, you must wear a heavy jacket to protect yourself. Landslides are one of the most disastrous incidents that happened in Dharamshala. Meleod Ganj is famous for its monasteries, museums, temples, waterfalls, lakes, etc.

There are many famous dishes like thukpa, momos, Shakshuka, then thick, Tibetan Noodles, and Kangri and the Tibetan language is spoken here.

There are many famous temples like Manjunatha, Ammanavaru, Chandranath etc.

Dharamshala is the biggest producer of all types of tea leaves here, which includes Black Tea, Oolong Tea, White tea and Green tea.

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