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...
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...
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...
Masrur temple also known as Rock-cut temple located on the road, linking Nagrota Surian and Lunj towns of Kangra District, and is one of the popular archeological sites in India. The temple was built in the early 8th century A.D. The temple complex is a cluster of 15 small rocks, that is carved out of a single rock. It...
What comes to your mind when you hear of Bir-billing? Paragliding? But that’s not it. Bir has so much to offer other than paragliding. Let us have a look at different things which are underexplored but are going to leave you awestruck.
Bir is located in the Joginder Nagar valley in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh in India. Himachal as...
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...
Chamba town is a famous headquarter of District Chamba and is located in Himachal Pradesh. It is surrounded by Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges of mountains. Chamba’s rich flora and fauna, majestic snow-covered mountains, dense alpine forests, rivers and historical temples are the main attraction among tourists throughout the world.
The name Chamba was termed after the name of Champavati,...
Baijnath Temple is one of the most popular temples in Himachal Pradesh. It is situated on the banks of river Beas, in the lap of beautiful snow-capped Dhauladhar Himalayan Range. The Lord Shiva deity is worshipped here as “God of Healing” also known as Vaidayanath or more popularly known as Baijnath, on whom the name of the town is...
Shimla, the 'queen of the hills' is one of the favourite places to visit for people. It is an escape from the scorching heat in the summers, and a snow paradise to enjoy in winters. You can take a direct train or bus that goes regularly to Shimla, and hey that is not it, Shimla has its own airport,...
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...
