About Himachal
Himalayas in Himachal’ or one must say Himachal in Himalayas. ‘Him’ in Hindi literally means ice or snow and ‘alaya’ means home, which makes Himalayas ‘The Home of Snow’ and from there Himachal gets its name meaning ‘Land of Snow’.
While traditionally Himachal was known as a summer destination, the Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation Government of Himachal Pradesh has taken special efforts to break the seasonality factor and has developed diversified tourism products to attract tourists in other seasons too. Now Himachal is known as “A Destination for All Seasons and All Reasons”.
Himachal situated in the heart of the western Himalaya, identified as “Dev Bhumi” and is believed to be the abode of Gods and Goddesses. The entire State is punctuated with stone as well as wood temples. The shadowy valleys, rugged crags, glaciers and gigantic pines and roaring rivers and exquisite flora and fauna compose the symphony that is forever Himachal. The State has a rich treasure of places of pilgrimage and of anthropological value. The State has also the pride of being the home to rishis like Vyas, Parashar,Vashist, Markandey and Lamas, etc.
Dharamshala
While visiting Dharamshala, it feels like one has visited to a country dwelled by Tibetans. But the soul and the soil are truly welcoming. Located in Western Himachal region
Kasauli
With an altitude of 1927 Metres, an average temperature of just 15 degrees Celsius, dawns often bathed in early-morning mist, and relics of the colonial era
Manali
One of the most stunning hill resorts, Shimla is one of the most popular hill stations in northern India. Situated at an altitude of 2,205 meters,
Kullu
Located in the lush green mountains with perennial waterfalls and gushing streams, Kullu’s beauty is dear to people visiting this wonderful town in Himachal Pradesh
Mcleodganj
Nestled amidst majestic hills and lush greenery, Mcleodganj is a beautiful town situated near upper Dharamsala. It is famous for being home to the world-renowned Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama
Solan
Solan is best known as the ‘mushroom city of India’ because it is the largest producer of mushroom in the country, and it houses the Directorate of Mushroom Research.
Dalhousie
Surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains in the district of Chamba at an elevation of 1854.mts, Dalhousie is situated at the Western end of the Dhauladhar range of mountains.
