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...
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....
Himachal Pradesh is a state known for its stunning natural beauty, rolling hills, and pristine forests. The hill stations of Himachal Pradesh are a popular destination for tourists who flock to the state to escape the heat and enjoy the cool mountain air. However, the large number of visitors to these hill stations has led to an increase 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
