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...
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...
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...
Janjehli a beautiful valley surrounded by beautiful mountains. This place will always be close to my heart. I have spent around 15 years of my life at this place and it always surprises me with its surreal beauty. Janjehli is a small but beautiful hill station located at a height of 2150 meters. It comes under Thunag Tehsil in...
Atal Tunnel, named after former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, was initially known as Rohtang Tunnel until 25th December 2019. On that day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially renamed the tunnel in honor of Shree Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on Vajpayee's birthday. This tunnel is located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It passes under the Rohtang Pass...
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...
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...
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...
Are you looking for a beginner level trek in Himachal Pradesh? Kheerganga trek is one of the most famous treks for backpackers and a perfect location for those who are new to trekking. This trek will not only provide you with an exceptional experience but will also boost your patience, confidence, and will motivate you to explore yourself in...
