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Himachal Pradesh Tourism Nestled
in the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is blessed with some of the most
spectacular and beautiful landscapes. This Indian state indeed attracts
people from all India and abroad and why not! With mighty snow peaks, deep
gorges, lush green valley, misty woods, fast flowing rivers, enchanting
lakes and flower filled meadows, this is indeed a traveler's paradise.
While the picturesque valleys of Kullu and Kangra are a riot of colours, the
stark and barren terrain of Lahaul & Spiti have a stunning lunar and
scope like beauty. Himachal Pradesh proves to be a wonderful location for
the tourists who can relax and simply feel rejuvenated. There are also great
opportunities for trekking, mountaineering, fishing, river-rafting, skiing and para-gliding. LocationNestled in the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful landscapes.Tourist DestinationsWhile the picturesque valleys of Kullu and Kangra are a riot of colours, the stark and barren terrain of Lahaul & Spiti have a stunning lunar and scope like beauty and more the following are..Chamba This small town in Himachal is doted with many temples, all of which are worth a visit like the Laxmi Narayana Temple, which is built in the Shikhara style. Besides this, there is the Chaugan, which is the centre for all activities in Chamba. The annual Minjar Mela, held in the Chaugan, attracts lot of tourists. The Akhand Chandi Palace, must-visit tourist spot, reflects the royal splendour of Raja Umed Singh who had constructed this palace in 1748-1764 AD. Kangra
Kangra town, over looking the Ban Ganga torrent, is famous for its temples
and is definitely worth a visit. Notable is the shrine dedicated to goddess
Brajeshwari. The tourists can see the remains of the Kangra Fort, the fort
of the rulers of Kangram which is located on a strategic height, overlooking
the Ban Ganga and Manjhi rivers. Dharamshala
Enter Dharamshala, and you feel as if you have entered a tiny Buddhist
locality. Filled with oak and conifer trees and surrounded by snow-capped
mountains on the three sides, Dharamshala is a hill resort where you can
slide into a spell of introspection, while being surrounded by astounding
natural beauty. Other tourist spots are MCleodganj, Tibetan Medical &
Astro Institute, Bhagsunath, St. John's Church, Kunal Pathri, War Memorial. Manali
How to reach Himachal PradeshOne can reach Himachal Pradesh by air, train or by road. The nearest airport is Kullu, which is 23 kms away. The nearest railway station is at Kalka, which is 90 kms away. If one is opting to reach Himachal via road, then from Chandigarh, it is about 117 kms away, from Kullu- 220 kms, from Manali- 260 kms, from Delhi- 343 kms, from Pathankot- 380 kms, from Ambala- 151 kms, from Chail- 43 kms, and from Dehradun, it is 240 kms. There are many buses and taxi services that one can avail to reach Himachal Pradesh.
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