Una, a district of Himachal Pradesh, is the entryway to Himachal Pradesh as it shares its boarders with Punjab. In 1966, Una used to be a part of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab. Himachal Pradesh Government declared Una and Hamirpur as districts in September 1972. It is said that, the 5th Guru of Sikhs, Guru Arjun Dev has named the...
Hamirpur is the Municipal Council, and is the smallest district in Himachal Pradesh. The town holds the scenic beauty and is well surrounded by beautiful Shivalik Ranges, trees of dense Pine forests and river Beas flowing through it.
The place was ruled by the decedents of Katoch dynasty named Raja Hamir Chand in 1700 AD to 1740 AD, thus the...
Shimla, better known as the "Queen of Hills," is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and the most popular hill station. The place is surrounded by snow-covered Himalayas and lush green forests of oak, rhododendron, and cedar trees. The pleasant climate and the scenic beauty of Shimla attracted the British, and in 1864, they made it their summer capital. Shimla...
Saurabh Van Vihar is a very popular tourist place located at Palampur town of District Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, built in memory of Kargil hero, the late Captain Saurabh Kalia. The Vihar is built and managed by the Forest Department of HP. Palampur is a popular hill station situated about 35 km from Kangra. The town is surrounded by...
Himachal Pradesh is a state known for its stunning natural beauty, rolling hills, and pristine forests. The hill stations of Himachal Pradesh are a popular destination for tourists who flock to the state to escape the heat and enjoy the cool mountain air. However, the large number of visitors to these hill stations has led to an increase in...
The Kareri Lake is a charming glacial lake, set in the Dhauladhar mountain range in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The first step to this surprising lake is McLeodGanj. McLeodGanj is a suburb in Dharamshala and is a popular spot for travelers, in which the main attractions are the monasteries and the lakes and falls around the region....
The Kangra Fort is located in the southwestern outskirts of Kangra town in Himachal Pradesh, which was constructed around 4th Century B.C. by the Royal Katoch Family of Kangra. The fort is situated atop a hill, on the base of which river Banganga and Patal Ganga flow together, making the place very attention-grabbing. It is the largest fort in...
Himachal Pradesh is covered by natural beauty like abundant greenery, beautiful waterfalls, mountain ranges and deep valleys. The state is also known for its amazing temples that is why it is also called “Land of Gods” or "Devbhoomi". One such temple is situated near Pong Dam in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, known as “Bathu Ki Ladi”. I...
Do you want to beat the summer heat by visiting some hill stations or refresh yourself in winters by seeing snow? The hill stations in India, especially the ones in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, are surely a treat to the faculties. The hill stations in India are considered the ideal places to visit North India due to their grand...
Among the 12 Districts of the beautiful hill state of Himachal Pradesh, Kangra is the largest district, both population as well as area-wise. Kangra is situated at an altitude of about 500 meters to 5,000 meters above mean sea level. It is the abode to the scenic view of the Himalayas known as Dhauladhar Mountain Range and river Beas...
