Enjoy the Charm of Tourist Destinations of Himachal Pradesh

Offering abundance of natural beauty, Himachal Pradesh is a popular tourist destination. During your visit to this enchanting land, you can explore several tourists destinations of Himachal.

Some popular ones include the following places:

Shimla

The former summer capital of the British in India, Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. The salubrious air combined with the scenic views of the Himalayas and structures of colonial era spell magic on tourists visiting Shimla. Nature has blessed the city with numerous tourists attractions and therefore, it is being called as the 'Queen of hill station'. The Ridge, The Mall, Kali Bari Temple, Jakhoo Temple and State Museum are the popular places to visit in this beautiful city.

Kullu

Popularly known as the 'Valley of Gods', Kullu has many beautiful temples, dating back to 8th century. Ideally on the banks of river Beas, it is a picturesque hill station. The enchanting attractions of Kullu include Bijli Mahadev Temple, Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple and Jagan Nath Temple. The amazing stone carvings and the beautiful sculpture in the Shikara style grab tourists' attention. Apart from these, you can also enjoy adventure sports like fishing, trekking and river rafting in Kullu.

Manali

Endowed with beautiful landscapes, meadows of wild flowers, lush green valley, Manali is worth to pay a visit. Just 40 km away from Kullu, it is a captivating tourist destination. You will get drenched into pleasant atmosphere of the hill station during your honeymoon tour. The fruit laden orchards and breathtaking view of snow-covered mountain peaks will leave you fascinated. Arjun Gufa, Hidimba Devi Temple, Rohtang Pass, Nehru Kund and Solang Valley are some popular places to visit. Tourists can also enjoy various adventure sports during their Manali tour.

Solan

Situated on the way of Kalka and Shimla, Solan is a beautiful place for excursion. The lovely landscape of Solan attracts thousands of tourists every year. The district of Solan in Himachal is home to various rivers like Satluj, Yamuna and Ghagar. Besides sightseeing, abundance of hills offers ample opportunities for trekking and rock climbing. Shoolini Devi Temple, Gurkha Fort, Bon Monastery and Barog are some worth-visiting places.

Baijnath

Located on Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, Baijnath is a holy town. It is famous as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Devotees from far and wide flock to the town to visit the famous Baijinath Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the history of temple dates back to 9th century. The temple reflects the beauty of Nagara style of architecture.

Manikaran

This miraculous land is known as a holy pace. Perched at an altitude of 1760 m, Manikaran is a beautiful place for tourists as well as devotees. Dotted with several temples, it is held in great esteem by Hindus as well as Sikhs. The hot water springs of Manikaran are popular across India for their curative properties. Another famous attraction, Manikaran gurudwara is an important pilgrimage site of Sikhs.

Paonta Sahib

Surrounded by Sal forests, Paonta Sahib is a historic town. Founded by the Govind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru lived here for around 4 years. A small, yet an important pilgrimage centre, Paonta Sahib is on the banks of Yamuna river. Gurudwara Paonta Sahib and Yamuna Temple are the famous tourist attractions here.