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...
Kangra is the largest district of Himachal Pradesh, which lies in the western region of Himalayas, with Dharamshala as its administrative headquarters. Kangra locates in the backdrop of majestic Dhauladhar Range with Beas River flowing through the valley. In the ancient times, Kangra district was known as “Nagarkot”, and is famous for having the oldest serving Royal Dynasty in...
Baba Balak Nath or Sidh Baba Balak Nath is a prominent Hindu divinity destination known as Diyotsiddha. This shrine attracts an extensive following not only from Himachal Pradesh but also from Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir and other Northern states in India visit Sidh Sri Baba Balak Nath temple in Deotsidh Rd, Shahtalai, Hamirpur.
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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...
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...
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....
Sometimes, a place grabs you the moment you lay eyes on it, and Renuka Lake did exactly that. Nestled in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, its waters shimmered like glass, perfectly reflecting the surrounding forests and sky. I remember stepping onto the shore and feeling an almost magnetic calm pull me in, as if the lake itself was inviting...
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...
Dharamshala is a beautiful hill station immersed in the glory of Mother Nature and Buddhist culture. Dharamshala means ‘a spiritual dwelling’, which refers to a shelter or rest house for pilgrims and travellers. This calm and serene hill station is home to the 14th and current Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso) who, came to India after the...
Kullu is a District in Himachal Pradesh and is also known as “Land of Gods”. The largest valley is Kullu valley located on the banks of Beas River surrounded by majestic snow clad mountains and forest of pine, deodar, apple orchids. It is a gateway to the most picturesque destination named Manali. The name Kullu is derived from the...
