Himachal Pradesh, widely called Devbhumi, or Land of the Gods, is among the most popular hill states in India, which is nestled in the north-western region of the western Himalayas. Himachal Pradesh is landlocked with the Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Punjab to the west, and Tibetan plateau to the east, Uttarakhand on the south-east and Haryana on the south-west.

The name Himachal was coined by Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma, who was the state's among the most distinguished Sanskrit scholar. The name comes from 'Him' and 'Anchal' in Sanskrit, suggesting snow and mountain respectively.

Given that the land's inception, Himachal Pradesh has been occupied with many civilizations. Starting from about 2 million years ago, when primitive humans roamed the foothills of Kangra, Nalagarh and Sirmour to Indus Valley Civilization that grew as much as 1750 BC, Himachal Pradesh has always been an sustainable house of simplicity nurturing lives.

Up until the 19th century, tourism within the state was restricted only to specific trips to a picked couple of locations. With the introduction of the British and post self-reliance infrastructural development, Himachal tourism saw a boost in tourism. However, it was just throughout the late 1980's that the tourism sector saw a tremendous boost.

From lofty, snow-clad peaks and high-altitude, holy lakes to natural Sulfur warm springs and fast flowing rivers plunging through valleys endowing life throughout their courses, Himachal Pradesh is a tank of natural riches.

Popular Destinations:

1. Shimla: Shimla is the ever-charming hill station often referred to as the queen of the hills and is known for its distinctive architecture.

Things to see:

a)      Mall Road

b)      Ridge

c)      Jakhoo Temple

d)      Christ Church

2. Manali: With its awesome landscape and the Beas River roaming through the town, Manali is the place where humanity is believed to have actually started.

Things to see:.

a)      Rohtang Pass (3979 meters above sea level)

b)      Solang valley

c)      Rahala Waterfall

d)      Hot water springs in Vashisht

3. Dharamshala: The hill station pushing the foothills of Dhauladhar Range was recently stated the 2nd capital of the Himachal Pradesh.

Things to see:.

a)      Kareri Lake

b)      St. John's Church

c)      Baijnath Temple

d)      Kotla Fort

4. Lahaul and Spiti: Strange, interesting and primitive, the rugged region lies at an average elevation of about 3,000 meters advertisement is understood for its rocky escapements and splendorous peaks.

Things to see:.

a)      Pin Valley National Park

b)      Ki Monastery

c)      Chander Tal (Lake)

d)      Kaza

e)      Kunzum Pass (4590 meters above sea level)

5. Kinnaur: Previously concealed from the rest of the world, with entry restricted to just a couple of, Kinnaur valley can be accessed just through high Himalayan passes that stay closed for a significant part of the year.

Things to see:.

a)      Sangla Valley

b)      Kothi

c)      Morang

6. Nahan: Lying on an isolated ridge on the Shivalik range, Nahan is a stunning town whose origin is often related to saints and princes.

Things to see:

a)      Habban Valley

b)      Rajgarh

c)      Churdhar Peak

d)      Suketi Fossil Park

Article Posted By : swantours  On January 25, 2018lView All Articles

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