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Shimla
Shimla is the capital of the
state of Himachal Pradesh. It is
a popular hill station in
Northern India. It was also the
Summer Capital of India during
the British Raj. The British
empire may have ceased to exist,
but its echoes linger on in
Shimla (2130 m). As the summer
capital' of the British in
India, Today, its well developed
facilities, easy accessibility
and numerous attractions make it
one of India's most popular hill
resorts. Places in the lower
ranges of the Himalaya
mountains, it is surrounded by
pine, deodar, oak and
rhododendron forests. Within the
town are a host of splendid
colonial edifices, quaint
cottages and charming walks.
Shimla holds a variety of
shopping, sport and
entertainment
Kufri -
Chail
Blessed with some of the most
spectacular and beautiful
landscapes anywhere, it is a
travellers paradise -lofty snow
peaks, deep gorges, lush green
valleys, fast flowing rivers,
enchanting mountain lakes,
flower bedecked meadows,
beautiful temples and
monasteries steeped in time. May
it be for relaxing, sightseeing,
trekking, mountaineering,
fishing, para-gliding, skiing,
ice skating and golf, Himachal
has it all...Come Explore
Himachal with himachaltourist...
Manali
The Kullu valley has an
ancient town in its lap called
Manali. Surrounded by towering
peaks at an arm length, Manali's
major asset is its proximity to
the snowline. It is a
flourishing orchard industry, a
popular honeymoon destination
and trailhead for numerous treks
as well as a great countryside
ideal for adventure sport
lovers.
Also popular as a hill resort
destination, Manali presents
some excellent and well-equipped
accommodation choices for the
tourists. In the past decade
Manali has turned out to be one
of the best hill resort
destination of India,
particularly in those resorts,
which cater Indian domestic
tourists and honeymoon couples.
But the ideal places to stay are
the small guesthouses, providing
a tranquil atmosphere of the
Himalayas for those who are
looking for solitute.
Dharamshala
Dharamshala came into being
in 1849, when it was selected as
a site to accommodate a native
regiment that was being raised
in the town. Dharamshala
originally formed a subsidiary
cantonment for the troops
stationed at Kangra was fully
occupied by its garrison and
there was insufficient space for
the civil station , a search for
an alternate location was made.
The ideal location for the
cantonment was found at the
slopes of the Dhauladhar, upon
which stood an old Hindu
sanctuary or 'Dharamshala' the
name adopted for the town.
Dharamshala stands at the foot
of Dhauladhar and has a
magnificent view of snowy peaks,
deodar and pine forests, tea
gardens and beautiful hills. The
snow line is perhaps more easily
accessible at Dharamshala than
any other hill station in India.
Dharamshala now really has
become international, with a
number of Tibetan settlements
and the residence of Noble
Laureate the 'Dalai Lama'.
Dharamshala is devided into two
distinct parts : lower
Dharamshala the civil and
business area with Courts and
Kotwali bazar and upper
Dharamshala composed of places
like Mcleod Ganj and Forsyth
Ganj.
Dalhousie
Dalhousie is built on and
around five hills. Located on
the western edge of the
Dhauladhar mountain range of the
Himalayas, it is surrounded by
the beautiful scenery of
snow-capped peaks. Dalhousie is
situated at 6000-9000 feet above
sea level. The best time to
visit is in the summer, and the
peak tourist season is from May
to September. Scottish and
Victorian architecture is
prevalent in the bungalows and
churches in the town.
Khajjiar
Khajjiar, located at an
altitude of 1960 m, is often
called the Switzerland of India,
with its rolling meadows,
majestic deodars, bubbly
streams, and the sheer opulence
of its natural beauty. The snow
- line appears above its lush
woods, and at the very centre of
this divine glade, is a lake fed
by countless streams that criss
- cross the area. Khajjiar is
located between Dalhousie and
Chamba, It is a major landmark
is a 12th century, golden -
domed temple dedicated to
Khajjinag, which houses huge,
life size wooden images of the 5
Pandava brothers. Khajjiar is
located in the northwestern part
of the state of Himachal
Pradesh, India. It is perched at
an altitude of 1951 m above sea
level. Khajjiar is 22 km from
Dalhousie and 24 km from Chamba.
Palampur
The Kangra valley, of which
Palampur (1249 m) is a major
station, was the `Trigarta' of
old. It was one of the leading
hill states and was once a part
of the kingdom of Jalandhara. In
local parlance, the world for
`lots of water' is `pulum'. This
is what has given Palampur its
name and it is water that has
given the valley so much of its
character. Countless streams and
brooks criss - cross the
landscape and in their intricate
mesh, hold tea gardens and rice
paddies. The town of Palampur
came into being when Dr.
Jameson, Superintendent
Botanical Gardens, North-West
Frontier Province. introduced
the tea bush from Almora in
1849. The bush thrived and so
did the town which became a
focus of the European tea estate
owners. Kangra tea, with its
centre at Palampur, has been
internationally acclaimed since
then. To further bless the area
with remarkable natural beauty,
the Dhauladhar ranges rise
dramatically from the earth,
just beyond Palampur. The town
itself has some interesting
colonical architecture and the
area around is richly garnished
with historical temples and
forts - and scores of
picturesque tam lets.
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