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...
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...
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...
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,...
Are you a travel freak? Love to explore new places? We won't be astounded if you have never heard of Jibhi Himachal Pradesh before. It is certainly an offbeat and kind of isolated escape that isn't known to all.
Tucked between the mountain valleys of mid-Himachal, Jibhi is a little yet peaceful village in the Banjar Valley of Himachal Pradesh....
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...
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...
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...
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...
