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Adventure Travel Is Another Important Dimention Of Himachal Tours

Written by Adolf Jamie

Topic: TravelPublished March 22, 2012
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Among variety of locations in India for tourism, Himachal Pradesh is a paradise Hill station suitable for vacation travel, holidaying or honey-mooning and the panoramic landscapes of Himachal Pradesh are beautiful spots for one taking up Himachal tour.

Himachal tour packages offer variety of activities to enjoy a thrilling set of activities, than merely relaxing in a serene mountain range, which include

  • Trekking , in important trek routes such as Rohru, Rupin, Kullu Manali etc
  • Skiing and Ice Skating in Solang Nalla at Manali, Ice Skating in Shimla and Heli Skiing in Manali, during January to March
  • River Rafting in Sutlej, Beas and Chenab rivers, and also in rivers at Kullu and Lahaul.
  • Para-Gliding and Hang-gliding at Bir, Manali, Bilaspur and Rohru, which is an exciting feature in Himachal tour
  • Lake sports at Gobindsagar lake at Bilaspur and Pongdam lake at Kangra
  • Fishing at Rohru, Sangla, Sainj, Katrain and Barot, where one can do trout fishing

Exciting tourists spots exist in Himachal Pradesh to be enjoyed during Himachal tour, which include

  • Wildlife Parks and Sancturies at Great Himalayan National Park Parvti Valley, High altitude Pin Valley National Park at Spiti, Renuka Sanctuary, Pongdam Santuary, Sarahan Phasentry , Kufri and Gopalpur zoo.
  • Mighty and historic Rivers, that include Beas, Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab, Yamuna, Pabbar, Giri, Parvati and Baspa , a dip in some of them is an opportunity during Himachal tour
  • Mammoth Lakes, such as Prashar, Khajjiar, Renuka, Gobindsagar, Dal, Pongdam, Pandoh, Manimahesh, Brighu, and Chandratal
  • Hindu Temples which are about 22 or more in number, most of them included in Himachal tourism packages
  • Buddhist Monasteries, such as Dharamsala Tashizong, Rewalsar, Manali, Kardang, Sashur, Key, Dhankar, Tabo, Nako, Pooh, Kanam, Jangi, Murang, Reckongpeo
  • Sick Gurdhwaras, such as Paonta Sahib, Rewalsar and Manikaran
  • Churches, that include Christ Church Kasauli, Christ Church Shimla, St John’s Church at Mecleogang, and St Francis Dalhousie.

Himachal tourism excites a visitor when the Himachal tour is so well timed that the traveler can witness the fairs and festivals conducted in specific months of the year such as

  • Winter Carnival at Manali in the month of February
  • Shivratri at Mandi in March
  • Ladarcha fair in Spiti in July
  • Minjar fair at Chamba, Manimahesh fair, Bharmour fair and Tribal festival at Keylong in August
  • Flower festivals at Kinnur in September
  • Kullu Dushera in October
  • Lavi Fair at Rampur and Renuka fair in November
  • Ice Skating Carnival in December

The organisers of Himachal tours operate mostly by engaging Luxury or Deluxe type cars, driven safely by experienced Hill station drivers, providing accommodation in superb hotels.

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