1. Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It’s also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.
Points of interest in Manali
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- Hidimba Devi Temple
- Solang Valley
Paragliding, skiing, camping, adventure, extreme sport - Rohtang Pass
Paragliding, honeymoon, cycling, mountain - Bhrigu Lake
- Pandoh Dam
- Bijli Mahadev
- Great Himalayan National Park
Backpacking, wildlife, camping, parks, ecotourism - Manu Temple
- Club House
- Mall Road
- Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Art
- Hadimba Temple Road
- Van Vihar
- Nature park
- Siyali Mahadev Temple
- Brhma Kumaris
- Center Kullu
- Manali Bazaar
- Doongri Forest
2. Kasol, Himachal Pradesh
Kasol is a village in Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River, on the way between Bhuntar to Manikaran. It is located 42 km east of Kullu at the height of 1640 meters. Wikipedia
How to reach Kasol
Take a bus from Delhi to Bhuntar(Volvo available from Himachal Bhavan Nearly 1000 INR) and then a local HRTC bus from Bhuntar to Kasol (roughly 50 mins journey). All buses from Delhi to Manali/Kullu go through Bhuntar, so just inform the conductor to drop you there. Quora.com
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- Walk by the Parvati River.
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- Visit Manikaran Sahib. …
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- Take a long walk to Malana or Tosh. …
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- Trek to Kheer Ganga. …
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- Try Israeli Food. …
- Shopping.
3. Dharamshala
Dharamshala is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. The Thekchen Chöling Temple Complex is a spiritual center for Tibetan Buddhism, while the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives houses thousands of precious manuscripts.
Points of Interest in Dharmasala
- Dal Lake
- Kangra Valley
- Namgyal Monastery
Monastery - Kareri Lake
Lake, backpacking - St. John in the Wilderness
Church - Chintpurni
- Tibet Museum
Museum - H H Dalai Lama Main Temple
- State Museum
- Tsuglagkhang Complex
4. Shimla
Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Once the summer capital of British India, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903. It’s also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden toys and crafts.
Hindustan Times : After reports of snowfall, more inquiries of hotel booking are pouring in. Due to weekend, hoteliers are expecting heavy tourist rush. Tour operator Gagan Singh said inquiries have been increased and tourists have been booking trips for Narkanda, Kufri and Manali. Remote regions of the state also experienced heavy snowfall. Updated: Jan 07, 2017 13:55 IST
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla turns white, witnesses heavy snowfall. pic.twitter.com/NLE7JuHkGC
— ANI (@ANI_news) January 7, 2017