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...
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...
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,...
Himachal Pradesh is a land of pristine natural beauty, with majestic snow-capped Himalayan peaks, gushing rivers, and lush green valleys.
However, this scenic state also boasts a rich history and cultural heritage, evident in the numerous forts that dot its landscape.
This impressive fortification, built by various rulers and dynasties over the centuries, stands as silent sentinels, bearing witness to the...
Triund is a small hilltop, that serves as a trekking destination to many tourists and is located in the lap of Dhauladhar Mountain Range in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. It is called Triund because a person can see three stunning snow-covered mountains from that point (Tri : 'three' & Und : 'mountains'). Triund is a small and a bit easy...
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,...
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...
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...
Nestled in the western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is renowned not only for its snow-capped mountains and lush valleys but also for the breathtaking lakes of Himachal Pradesh, which include a remarkable mix of natural and man-made water bodies. These lakes, scattered across varying altitudes, range from serene lowland lakes and expansive reservoirs to sacred alpine lakes perched high in...
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...
