Himachal Pradesh Tourism
About Himachal Pradesh
Situated in North India, Himachal Pradesh (Abode of Snow) is surrounded by Jammu & Kashmir on the north; Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh to the south; Uttaranchal to the south east and the Chinese territory of Tibet to the east. The state is mostly covered by the low Shivalik hill range towards the south and the dramatically high trans-Himalayan ranges as you go north. Thus you can proceed from hill-town Dharamsala in the south, at 1700m, to Lahaul-and-Spiti, the northernmost district, at 6500m. This geography and the resultant cool-to-snowy climate, define Himachal's tourist attractions as well; in fact, tourism and apple-growing run the economy of the state. Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, and Parbati are the main rivers. Given its mountainous nature, Himachal can best be understood in terms of its valleys. In the southern Kangra valley, Dharamsala and sister town McLeodganj are the focus of the Dalai Lama's Tibetan government-in-exile. In...
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Manali, Himachal Pradesh
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"Scenic, Breathtaking, Beautiful. Be it family, friends or wife. Fun is assured here. The chilly..."Dhaval , Ahmedabad, Jun 14, 2013
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
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"Shimla is good place to visit with your family or friends. Journey from kalka to shimla is..."Sandeep , Delhi, Jun 13, 2013
Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
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"I enjoyed delhousie very much on all my tour becauses there is good atmosphere, nature and hotels. "Dhiren , Baroda, Jun 13, 2013
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
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"Dharamshala is situated in beautiful Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh. The climate is very nice..."Partap singh , Jun 11, 2013
Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh
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"Kasauli is a beautiful, cool and calm place.weather was very pleasant.we enjoyed staying in a..."Harpreet singh , May 29, 2013
Chail, Himachal Pradesh
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Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
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Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
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"If Kashmir is the heaven then Spiti is where it starts .. THe most amazing travel of my life was..."Anurag , Gurgaon, May 25, 2013
McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh
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"From dharamshala next hill top mcleodganj,buss,car available to go.very sharp road so care full..."S.c.shukla. , May 13, 2013
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Sangla, Himachal Pradesh
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"it wont be exaggeration if I list the place among 5 places which are visited by me. it is very..."Basith , Delhi, Mar 30, 2013
Destinations in Himachal Pradesh (Where to go in Himachal Pradesh)
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Useful Links for Himachal Pradesh
Articles and Blogs
- Himachal Information - Himachal Pradesh complete Guide, Himachal Travel lnformation, Himachal Tourism information, Shimla, Manali, Kullu etc.,
- Himachal Blog - Information about Himachal Pradesh and its culture, states, tourism, education, history, art, sports, religion, dance, cooking,etc.,
Official Websites
- Himachal Pradesh Government - Himachal Pradesh Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
- Himachal Tourism - Himachal Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Himachal Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Himachal and Culture in Himachal Pradesh.
Other Useful Links
- Mountaineering and Allied Sports - The Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports is located in Manali, Himachal Pradesh & provides specialised training in Mountaineering, Mountain Rescue, Skiing, Water Sports, Trekking and Rock Climbing.
- Kasauli - Kasauli is situated at an elevation of over 6,000 feet. The hill station boasts of a picture of tranquility amidst the aroma and chill of chirpines, firs, rhododendrons, oaks and willows.
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