Himachal Pradesh Tourism

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The natural beauty of Himachal Pradesh has made Himachal Pradesh Tourism really popular for a long time now. Tourists in Himachal Pradesh can indulge in a plethora of activities while they are on vacation.

In Himachal Pradesh, tourists can go trekking and camping, indulge in adventure tourism, eco-tourism, religious tourism, visit wildlife sanctuaries, tour lakes, and attend fairs and festivals.

The most famous and sought-after tourist spots in Himachal Pradesh are enlisted below:

  • Vajreshwari temple -The 1000 year old Vajreshwari temple is dedicated to Devi Vajreshwari, also called the Goddess of Lightning. Situated in Jansali Bazaar, this temple is thronged by devotees from far and wide. The temple is designed in a shape of a shikara. It is based on a platform and has wooden chhattries.

  • Simla: Simla became the capital of Himachal Pradesh in 1966 and is popularly known as the 'Queen of Hill stations'. Simla was named after Shyamala - the Goddess Kali. One can travel by flight, train, and road to reach Simla. Many tourists visit Simla throughout the year from neighboring states like Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir.

  • Kufri: Kufri is a small hill station located along National Highway No.22. It is very near to Simla and is famous for skiing, trekking, tobogganing, pony rides, yak rides, and hiking during the peak season. The chief attractions at the hill station are Indira Tourist Park and Himalayan Nature Park. Tourists can avail themselves of skiing courses and can also hire the relevant equipment.

  • Chail: A small hill station that was built in 19th century, Chail is famous for its little cottages, oak and deodar forests, and grasslands. The pheasant breeding centers at Blossom and Jhaja are well known for the Sambhar and Ghoral species of pheasants.

Other places of attraction in Himachal Pradesh are Chamba, Manali, Dharamsala, Lahaul, and Spiti. Manali is known for its snowcapped peaks and is also a very sacred place for Hindus who worship Lord Manu. Dharamsala is famous for its beautiful plains and pine trees. The other attractions at Dharamsala include Kotwali Bazaar and Kangra valley. Spiti is quite famous for its glaciers.

Himachal Pradesh Tourism would be incomplete without experiencing the fairs and festivals that take place throughout the year. The most popular Himalayan fairs and festivals are Lohri, Maghi, Dechhang, Halda, Gochi, Baba Barbhag Singh Mela, Basant Panchmi, Char,Dhoongri fair, Banjar fair, Red Cross Fair, Kangra Festival, Ghantal festival, Ladarcha fair, Gugga fair, and Ice-Skating Carnival.

The Himachal Pradesh Tourism department is trying its best to make the experience as pleasant and exciting for tourists as possible. That’s why today, Himachal Pradesh is often referred to as 'the magical showcase of Nature's splendor'.

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