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The state of Himachal pradesh is physiographically placed within the mountain chain of the Himalayas; in the north of Tibet, in the north west by the state of Jammu &Kashmir to its south lie the plains of the Punjab and on its east it is bounded by the Gharwal Himalayas in the state of Uttar Pardesh. Himachal has always attracted mountaineers, trekkers, adventures, tourist, skiers, geol. Distend anthropologists not only from India but also from abroad to scale its lofty peaks, wander in the remote valley and explore new vistas of adventure. Himachal pradesh is a delightful state for visitors, particulars during the hot season when people flock to its hill station to escape the searing heat of the plains. Several well known hill station like Shimla, Colony Chili, Dahlias, Pharaoh Shill, Casuals Raillery Kuala and Nqarali nestle in the slopes and on the sups of the mountains. The Kullu valley is very beautiful a lich green valley art the spackling beak revere running through it and Himalayan peaks furring the back ground. Lahaul & Spiti Lahaul & Spiti, the largest district in Himachal Pradesh, is a vast area of high mountains and narrow valley bounded by Leh Ladakh and Tibet to the north, Kinnaur to the east and the Kullu Valley to the south. Lahaul is often regarded as a midway point en route to Leh and the Indus Valley. Lahaul consists of two regions-upper Lahaul that includes the Chandra and Bhaga valleys and lower Lahaul, which comprises the region of the Chenab Valley below the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers. Spiti is located to the east of Lahaul and comprises the populous Spiti Valley. Both Lahaul and Spiti are cut off from the Kullu Valley for many months of the year. The Rohatang Pass linking the Kullu Valley and Lahaul was completed in the1960s, and it is only relatively recently that a motorable road was constructed from Lahaul to Spiti over the Kunzum La. To combat Lahaul's winter isolation, a tunnel under the Pir Panjal is ding constructed to provide year found access to the Kullu Valley; for Spiti the road down valley to the Dutlej Valley and the Kindustan-Tibet highway is being upgraded to ensure better links with other parts of Himachal Pardesh. The climate of Lahaul & Spiti dissimilar to that of Ladakh. Lahaul is wedged between the main Himalayan Range to the north, and the peaks of the Pir Panjal Range to the south. It is the Pir Panjal that effectively blocks out most of the interestin point, particularly during the monsoon. The region of Spiti is situated between the Himalayas and the Zanskar ranges. Like Lahaul, the air is rarefied and clears of account of its elevation, which on average is well over 3000m.

Shimla

In the days before Independence, Shimla was the most important British hill station, and in the hot season became the summer capital' of India. Shimla was first 'discovered by the British in 1819, but it was not until 1822 that the first permanent house was erected and not until many years later that Shimla became the summer capital.

Fagu

At 2510 metres, has very fine views. It's 22 km from Shimla and receives lot of snow in winter. This town is famous for the potato.

Narkanda

At 3143 metres, 64 km from Shimla, this is a popular spot for viewing th Himayala, particularly from the 3300-metre Hattu peak. This place is also famous for Skiing.

Mandi

Formerly an important juction on the salt route to Tibet, Mandi is the gateway to the Kullu valley. From here you climb up to the narrow, spectacular gorge of the Beas River and emerge from this grey and barren stretch into the green and inviting Kullu valley. At an altitude of only 760 metres, temperatures are higher than the Manali.

Rewalsar.Lake

The Rewalsar Lake, a pilgrimage centre for Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs, is high up in the hills 24 km south-east to Mandi.

Kangra

Valley The beautiful Kangra Valley starts near Mandi, runs north, then bends west and extends to Shahpur near Pathankot. The main Pathankot to Mandi road runs through the Kangra Valley and there is a narrow-gauge railway line.

Baijnath

Only 16 km from Palampur, the small town of Baijnath is an important pilgrimage place due to its very old Siva temple.

Palampur

A pleasant little town surrounded by tea plantation, Palampur is 35 km from Dharamsala and stands at 1260 metres.

Jawalamukhi

In the Beas valley, 34 km south of kangra the temple of Jawalamukhi is famous for its eternally burning flame. It's the most popular pilgrimage site of Himachal Pradesh.

Dharamsala

Following the Chinese invasion of Tibet, it was to Dharamsala that the Dalai Lama and his follower fled, and this hill station is now best known as the seat Tibet's government in exile and the temporary home of His Holiness. Travelers can join the meditation course at Dalai Lama meditation centre.

Dalhousie

Sprawling over and around five hills at around 2000 metres, Dalhousie was, in the British era, sort of second string hill station, mainly used by people who lived in Lahore. It was place frequented by those who could not spring to Shimla. The town was founded by Lord Dalhousie and has some pleasant walks.

Kullu.Valley

The fertile Kullu Valley rises northward from Mandi at 760 metres to the Rahtang Pass at 3978 metres, the gateway to Lahoul and Spiti. In the south the valley is little more than narrow, precipitous gorge, with the Beas River sometimes a sheer 300 metres below the narrow road.

Parbatti.Valley

The Parbatti Valley runs North-east from Bhuntar, which is South of Kullu. Manikaran is near sulphur hot springs and it's interesting to watch the local look their food in the pools of hot water at the Sikh temple.

Sainj.Valley

The area from Aut to Sainj is not as beautiful as the other valleys but it has a charm of its own. Travelers also very rarely visit it so the locals are friendly.

Nagar.Castle

At one time Nagar was the capital of Kullu Valley and the castle was the Raja's headquaters. Around 1660 Sultanpur, now as Kullu, became the new capital. The quaint old fort is built around a courtyard with verandahs right around the outside and absolutely stupendous views over the valley.

Manali

At the northern end of the Kullu Valley, is the main resort in the area. It's beautifully situated and there are many pleasant walks around the town, as well as a large numbers hotels and restaurants.

Hadimba.Temple

The temple of the goddess Hadimba, who plays such a major part in Kullu's annual festival, is a sombre wooden structure in a clearing in the dense forest.

Old.Manali.Village

The current town of Manali is actually a new creation that has superseded the old village, a couple of km from away. Follow the road across the cascading Manalsu stream, from where you can climb up to this interesting little village, which is becoming a popular place.

Tibetan.Monastery

The colourful, pleasant new Tibetan Monastery has carpet-making operation.
Vashisht Vashisht is picturesque little place, clinging to the steep hillside about three km out of Manali. On foot the distance is a bit shorter since you can follows paths up the hillside, where cars have to wind up the road.

Solang.Nullah

Best ski slope is the Solang Nullah, 14 km north-west of Manali in the Solang valley. There are 2.5 km of runs, with black, red and blue routes and space for ski.

Kothi

Kothi is a pretty little village, 12 km from Manali on the Keylong road. There are very fine views from Kothi, and the Beas River flows through a very deep and narrow gorge at this point. The trip to Rahla falls, 16 km away, is another popular excursion.

Malana.Valley

It is less than 30 km from Katrain, on the Kullu to Manali road, across the Chanderkani Pass to the interesting Malana Valley.

Parbatti.Valley

The Parbatti Valley provides number of trekking options including a challenging trek over the Pin Parbatti Pass to Spiti. There is also a shorter trek from the road head at Manikaran to the hot springs at Khir Ganga..

Lahaul.Spiti.&.Kinnaur

Fifty-one km north of Manali, the road to Leh crosses the Rohtang Pass and enters the Tibetan regions of Lahaul and Spiti, which are quite unlike the Kullu Valley. The Rothang Pass the gateways to Manali.

Rohtang.Pass

The 3978-metre Rohtang Pass is the only access into Lahaul.

Keylong

Keylong is the main town in the Lahaul and Spiti region; there are a number of interesting monasteries within easy reach of this oasis like town. The old Kharding Monastery, formerly the capital of Lahaul, overlooks Keylong, only 3.5 km away.

Kaza

Kaza is the main village in Spiti. It's not of great interest in itself but there are good treks in the area and several Gompas worth visting. Kee Gompa, a picturesque collection of Tibetan-style building set on a small hill, is the largest in Spiti.

Tabo

One of the most important gompas, not just in Spiti but in the whole of the Tibetan Buddhist world. There also's modern gompa and painitng school founded by the Dalai Lama.

Rampur

Rampur, 140 km from Shimla, beyond Narkanda, is the gateway to the region.

Sarahan

The last village in the district before entering Kinnaur, Sarahan is spectacularly located above the Sutley River.

Tapri.&.Choltu

Only 15 km further up the valley from Nachar, their roads meet at this scenic spot. One is the main road continuing up the valley to Kalpa. The second is the old road, also continuing to Kalpa via Rogi. The third is a small road, which crosses the river and passes through Choltu and Kilba to the Sangla Valley.

Rekong.Peo

This uninspiring collection of buildings forms the district headquaters of Kinnaur, three km above the main road. Kalpa Formerly known as Chini, when it was the main town in Kinnaur, Kalpa is dramatically located close to the foot of 6050-metre-high Kinnaur Kailash. This is the legendary winter home of Siva.