Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
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Una
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Other
Una town is the district headquarters of Una which lies on the banks of the River Swan. According to local inhabitants, Una was named by the 5th guru of Sikhs, Shri Guru Arjan Dev ji. The word 'Una' stands for 'Unaati' which refers to progress. Una District was carved out of the...
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Amb
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Other
Amb is located on the Dharamshala-Una-Chandigarh Road and was once the royal seat of the princely state of Jaswan. This place was made a sub-divisional headquarters in 1972, after the reorganisation of the districts in the state. The Amb town is connected by buses coming from Hoshiarpur and...
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Batal
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Village
Batal is a village located at a distance of 4.6 kilometres from Arki. It lies at the foot of Kunzum La Pass and serves as the resting point for the tourists going to Kaza. One can view the beautiful Chandra River that flows near the village. Moreover, Bara Shigri Glacier and triangular...
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Kotli
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Religious
Kotli is an important pilgrimage destination in Mandi District, which is known for the Shiva temple, Janitri Devi temple, Jhagru Dev temple, Kamrawh Dev temple and Kasla Dev temple. The other major temples in the townare the Rachera Dev temple, Mahan Dev temple, Nagini Devi temple, Troka Wali...
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Kasauli
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Other
Kasauli is a quaint little town in the Solan District, on Kalka - Shimla Highway, known for its colonial ambience. Surrounded by a mixed forest of chir-pine, Himalyan oak and horse-chestnuts, Kasauli is famous for its monuments which date back to the colonial period. St. Patrick's R...
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Shimla
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Mountain
Shimla, located in Himachal Pradesh, was once the summer capital of British India. It is at an elevation of 2,200 m above sea level and is one of the most visited hill stations in India. Some of the popular attractions of this hill station are the Chail Wildlife Sanctuary, Arki Fort, Shaily Peak,...
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Chail
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Hill
Chail is one of the popular hill stations situated in the vicinity of Solan. Chail was the summer capital of Maharaja Adhiraj Bhupinder Singh of Patiala.
The most important attraction of Chail is the Chail Sanctuary which covers an area of about 110 km, around the township. It was...
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Barog
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Other
Barog is a popular scenic attraction situated in the vicinity of Solan. Situated amidst pine forests, Barog offers clear view of Churdhar Peak of Outer Himalayas.
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Kalka
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Other
Kalka is a town situated on the foothills of the Himalayas in Panchkula District. This town was named after Goddess Kali and is also the terminus of the Kalka - Shimla Railway. It is believed that this town was acquired from the state of Patiala by the British in 1843. After its acquisition,...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
Kufri
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Hill
Kufri is a small hill station at a height of 2,510 m and is at a distance of around 12 km from the destination. The name of the site is derived from the word 'Kufr' meaning “lake” in the native language. Kufri is popular for the Himalayan Nature Park which is home to rare...
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Kalpa
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Other
Kalpa is a popular attraction and is home to two chief hotels of the Kinnaur Region of Himachal Pradesh, namely the Tourist Complex and Hotel Kinner Kailash. Kalpa is the chief village of the Kinnaur Region set at a height of 2,768 m above sea level. Tourists come here to get a view of Kinner...
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Dharampur
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Other
Dharampur is situated about 22 km from Parwanoo and is well connected with it via National Highway 22. It has one of the best hospitals in India for the treatment of tuberculosis. This place is also connected with Shimla, which lies at a distance of 63 km.
One of the major attractions of...
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Hatkoti
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Religious
Hatkoti valley lies at a height of 1,100 metres above the sea level and is surrounded by mountains. It was developed by the junction of Pabbar River and the streams, namely Raanvati and Bishkulti. There are numerous temples with wooden doors and stone walls and thus, the village has been named as...
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Saho
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
Saho is
one of the prettiest villages in Himachal Pradesh. It is located on a
breathtaking plateau and is on the right bank of River Sal. Hidden in groves of
trees, you can see the very famous Shiva
Temple. Here, Lord Shiva
is worshipped in his moon-crowned or Chandrashekhar manifestation....
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Pinjore
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Other
Pinjore is situated at the confluence of Kaushalya and Jhajjar Rivers at a distance of around 10 km from Parwanoo. Various ancient sculptures and antiquities have been found from this place, which date back to the period from 9th century AD to 12th century AD.
Moreover, Mughal Gardens,...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
St. John's Church
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Church
St. John's Church, oldest church of the town carries immense historical significance. Constructed during the rule of Britishers in India, this church was founded by the protestant missionaries. Located amidst beautiful natural backdrop, this church is one of the most visited churches of...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
Chitkul
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Village
Chitkul is the last inhabited village situated near Indo-Tibet border at a distance of 20 km from Sangla. This village lies on the right bank of River Baspa. The most popular attraction of this village is the temple of local goddess ‘Chitkul Maathi’ also known as ‘Mata...
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Ridge
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Street
Ridge is located in the core of the fascinating Shimla and offers a large open space. The beautiful region is full of lush vegetation and panoramic scenic beauty. The Ridge joins the Scandal Point and leads to Lakkar Bazaar on the east side. It has become a popular destination for summer festival...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
The Castle
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Mansion
The Castle was built around 1460 AD, by Rajah Sidh Singh of Kullu. The mediaeval structure is located in Naggar, which is a part of the Manali region. An architectural blend of western and Himalayan style is displayed by the castle.
Located near the River Beas, the castle houses an art...
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Dagshai
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 493Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Type: Other
Dagshai is a small town located in the hilly terrain of Solan District in Himachal Pradesh. At a height of nearly 6,000 ft above sea level, this place is one of the oldest military settlements of British troops in India. Within the town also lies a prison that was used to imprison the mutiny of...
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