HIMACHAL PRADESH
Himachal Pradesh is situated in north India in the lap of the mighty Himalayas having surface area 55,673 square km and Shimla is the capital of this state situated amidst in hilltop. Himachal Pradesh made of two words Him + Aanchal which means abode of snow. The people of this state speak Hindi, English and Himachali dialect. The traditional attires of this region are Salwar-Kameez & Cholis for women and Pyjamas with kurta and long silk overcoat over it and Pahari Topi (Cap). The native of this is known as a Pahari and considered the most honest & workaholic. The land of Dev Bhumi has rich diversities and tradition, lofty terrains that are still out of rich from western glare and genre. A region endowed with immense beauty, charm, lofty mountains, clear and serene lakes, ancient temple, monasteries and historical heritage, unique art and craft, yummy cuisines, dance, music and myriad of tourist places which make one fall in love with it and that would be in the bucket list of all kinds of travelers. A land offering soothes to the mind & soul and opens its doors for nature lovers, pilgrimages, adventure lovers, honeymoon seekers, and history buff. Himachal Pradesh is home to some of the best tourist destination such as picturesque valley of Kullu, Kinnaur, and Dharamshala is the Seat of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, barren terrains of Lahaul and Spiti, the spectacular beauty of Chamba, Dalhousie retaining not only colonial looks but also the name, Kasauli reflect the influence of colonial rule, Solan is also known as Mushroom and red gold city due to abundant production of Mushroom and tomato. Sirmaur, Kasauli, Chail, and Shimla one of the most captivating Hill stations. There are some popular lakes in Himachal Pradesh which also add up the beauty of this state where one can sit and unwind beside the serene and shimmering lakes such as Renuka Lake in Sirmaur, Kamrunage lake, Prashar Lake & Rewalsar Lake in Mandi, Suraj Tal Lake and Chandratal Lake in Lahaul and Spiti. This state does have a perfect atmosphere for fun-filled activities like mountaineering and rock climbing, skiing, water sports, camping and many more. To have the best paragliding experience guests can proceed to Bir Billing which is claimed to be the second-highest paragliding spot in the world. For pilgrims this state has monasteries, temple, Gurudwara and churches which offer soothing retreat to the soul like Dalai Lama Temple in Dharamshala, Christ Church in Shimla, St John in the Wilderness Church in Dharamshala, St John’s Church in Dalhousie, Manikaran Gurudwara where pilgrims take a holy dip in the hot water in the belief that they will come out of all sorts of skin problems. In addition of that the state is an abode of seven incarnations of Goddess Durga and having seven temples like Mata Chamunda Devi Temple , Mata Jwala Ji Temple and Bajreshwari Mata Temple are in Kangra district, Chinmastika Shaktipeeth Maa Chintpurni Temple is in Una district, Mata Naina Devi Bhawan is in Bilaspur district, Shri Mata Mansa Devi Temple in Bilaspur district and Bhima Kali Temple in Sarahan. Himachal Pradesh houses some national parks endowed with many rare and endangered animal spices such as Great Himalayan National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Kullu having more than 350 Fauna Species, Pin Valley National park in Kaza Valley and Inderkilla National park provide a very good opportunity to the visitor to enjoy and experience the wilderness of the state. If someone is very keen to know or connect with the rich culture and traditions of this state then attending the fairs and festivals will be the best option. Every fairs and festival are celebrated with great show and is no less than grand extravaganza including Lavi Fair is held in the month of October or November every at Rampur Bushahr, Minjar Mela in Chamba held in August, Renuka fair is held in November for six days in district Sirmaur. It starts after ten days at the famous Diwali festival. Dushehra is held at Kullu and Shivratri fair is held at Mandi in month February on Shivratri day and officially this fair continues for a week. All fair & festivals are the mirrors of Himachal culture. Yet another experience which you cannot skip while on your trip to Himachal is shopping for a wide range of art and craft items including Tibetan carpets and handicrafts, wooden articles, semi-precious jewelry, shawls, and colorful Himachali caps shows the famous artwork of the local people. A trip to Himachal Pradesh will not only be a treat for the eyes but also surprise to the taste buds. The mouth-watering cuisines ranging from street vendors to the authentic café & restaurant and Himachali people will pour their hearts out in their dishes. There are most popular local food must-try food including Dhaam, Sepu Vadi of Mandi, Babru and Nasastha of Shimla and Khatta Karai of Kangra, Tudkiya Bhaat, Sidu, The Tibetan dishes Thukpa, Tingmo, LuchiPoti, Thentuk, Naizha Cake are some of the dishes that can be enjoyed in the kiosks. Every year millions of tourists visit this region to savour the delight of eye-catching spot which steal the heart of every tourist.
BEST TIME TO VISIT HIMACHAL PRADESH:
A trip to Himachal Pradesh can be planned round the year depending on tourist’s interest.
WHY VISIT HIMACHAL PRADESH
For pristine natural beauty, snow clapped hill station, ancient temples and monasteries, adventure activities, unique art and craft, local mouthwatering cuisine, dance and music and exotic destinations to unwind.
