Best Places to visit in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is a state of India. It is one of the most attractive places in India. Himachal is a Northern part of India and shares borders like Jammu Kashmir, and Ladakh. There are many places in Himachal Pradesh which make the heart happy on seeing them. Himachal Pradesh is a real place where natural things are easily available. It is the land of Gods and Himachal is also called veer Bhoomi. Warriors were born in this place. He sacrificed his life for his country more than himself. It contains the best places to visit in Himachal Pradesh.

Capitals: Shimla (Summer), Dharmshala (Winter)

Chief minister: Sukvinder Singh Sukhu

As stated: 25 January 1971

Bird: Western Tragopan

Districts: 12

LIST OF PLACES TO VISIT IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

1. Manali
2. Shimla
3. Parwanoo
4. Kasauli
5. Kasol
6. Chandra Taal
7. Malana
8. Dharmshala
9. Solan

 1. Manali

Manali is the best tourist place In India. This is a High-altitude Himalayan in India. Several temples are in Manali like Hidimba Devi temple, Manu temple, etc. Hidimba Devi also known as Dhungari Temple is located in Manali. Raja Bahadur Singh designed this temple. Hidimba Devi temple was built with stones. Manu temple is the oldest temple of Manali. It is located at a distance of 3km from the market. Manu temple was built with wood and stones. It is built around 400 years ago. The Best place to visit is in Himachal Pradesh.

A Place to Stay in Manali:

1. Manali treehouse and café
2. SunPark BoutiQue
3. Hotel Solitaire
4. Village House in Manali

2. Shimla

Shimla is the state of Himachal Pradesh. Its other name is Queen of Hills. Shimla’s famous locations are Jakhu Hanuman Temple, Viceregal Lodge, the mall, etc. Shimla oldest name is Shyamalaya. The average altitude is 2,206m(7,238ft). In 1864 Shimla was announced as the summer capital of India. The best Shimla temples are Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo, Tara Devi Temple, Kali Bari Temple, and Hanuman Temple: It is the most famous temple in Shimla. Jakhu temple is a Hindu temple. Jakhu temple is the oldest temple in Shimla. The Shimla is the best place to visit in Himachal Pradesh.

3. Parwanoo

Parwanoo is in the Solan District of Himachal Pradesh. The Parwanoo is famous for its beautiful apple and peach orchards. Parwanoo after independence in November 1966 the hilly area was a part of Punjab. This is a part of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh. The height of Parwanoo hill station is 760 meters and 2500 feet above the height of Parwanoo hill station from sea level.

Best Place to visit in Parwanoo:

1. Timber trail
2. Cable car ride
3. Fruit orchards
4. Kali Mata Temple

 4. Kasauli

Kasauli is a small hilly area in Himachal Pradesh. Kasauli’s famous places are Sunsets Points, Christ Church, Mall Road, and Monkey Point.  The elevation point of Kasauli is 1927 meters (almost 6000 feet).

Things to do in Kasauli:

1. Sunset Point
2. Gurkha Fort
3. Sunrise Point
4. Christ Church Near Kasauli

 5. Kasol

Kasol is a village in Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh. The elevation point of Kasol is 1,580 meters. It is a Parvati valley on the bank of the Parvati River. Kasol is a hilly area of Himachal Pradesh. The best time to visit is Kasol village in Kullu. It is the Mini Israel of India due to more Israeli tourists people coming here.

Best places to visit in kasol:

1. Manikaran sahib
2. Nature park Kasol
3. Cafes in kasol
4. Tosh
5. Parvati River

6. Chandra Taal

Chandra Taal is a lake of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in a part of the Lahul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh. Chandra Taal Lake is near the source of the Chandra River. According to the Hindu myths, Chandra Taal is the place where the Indra(King of Gods) came on this place. The king of Gods came in his chariot carrying the dead body of Yudhishthira. The elevation point of the Chandra Taal lake is 4,250 meters. Chandra Taal is the best visit place in Himachal Pradesh.

7. Malana

Malana is the oldest village in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in the Kullu district. The population of Malana village is 4,700 (July 2017).

The Height of Malana village is 9,842 feet.

What is Malana famous for?

Malana is popular for “Malana Cream”, a thing made from cannabis plants that grow in a Parvati valley.

 8. Dharmshala

Dharmshala is a hillside city in Himachal Pradesh. It is surrounded by forests on the edge of the Himalayas. It is the home of the Dalai Lama and Tibetans. The elevation point of Dharmshala is 1,457 meters. Dharmshala is in the district of Kangra. The highest place of Dharmshala is Hanuman Tibba, its height is 5,639 meters above sea level. Dharmshala is the best and Attractive Place in Himachal Pradesh is Triund Hill,1,508. Mountains. Bhagsu Waterfall, Dalali Lama Temple. The Dharmshala is the best place to visit in Himachal Pradesh.

Best tourist places to visit in Dharmshala:

1. McLeod Ganj
2. Triund
3. Bhagsu waterfall
4. Dal lake

9. Solan

Solan is the city of Himachal Pradesh. The Solan is famous for the production of the best quality of mushrooms. It is called the “Mushroom City of India”. The elevation point of the Solan district is 1,600 meters. It is a hill station. Several famous temples in Solan district are Shoolini Mata Temple and Jatoli Shiv Temple. On 1^st September 1972, Solan became a district of Himachal Pradesh. Jawahar Park is also located in Solan district. It is the Best Places to visit in Himachal Pradesh.

Things to do in Solan:

1. Maa Shoolini Temple
2. Mohan Park
3. Jatoli Shiv Mandir
4. Jawahar Park
5. Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park

FAQ’s:-

Q1. What is the oldest Name of Himachal Pradesh?

Ans. The oldest name of Himachal Pradesh is “Dev Bhumi”. Himachal Pradesh is Known as a Goddess Place.

Q2. Which is the Smallest City of HP?

Ans. Hamirpur district is the smallest city in Himachal Pradesh. The area of Hamirpur district is 1,118 square      Kilometers and 432 square.

Q3. How many rivers are in Himachal Pradesh?

Ans. Himachal Pradesh is a mountain state in India. The five major rivers in Himachal Pradesh.

1. Satluj
2. Ravi
3. Beas
4. Chenab
5. Yamuna

Q4. What is the Beauty of Dharmshala?

Ans. Tibetan culture, Monastery, and Dalai Lama.