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Himachal Pradesh Tourism- Glimpses of Wilderness and Natural Beauty

Written by Jagjit Singh

Topic: TravelPublished February 28, 2012
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Being one of the most fascinating states of the country, Himachal Pradesh is a perfect place to spend a memorable vacation with your loved ones. Snow-capped Himalayas, roaring waterfalls and lush green lawns give birth to numerous tourists attractions in the state. Beautiful lakes, Serpent Rivers and rich flora and fauna are the highlights of this amazing state. This much beauty in a single state is rarely visible.

Apart from these, a long list of hill stations of the state makes it countable in Jewels of the nation. In the list, the most popular names are Shimla, Dharamsala and Manali.

Shimlar
This former summer capital of India has a different charm. Old colonial architecture of the city is the highlight of the region. The city boasts of its natural bounties. The spectacular hills with salubrious weather create a different aura that makes this city worth visiting. The city with its distinct views and panoramic views enjoys the title, 'Queen of the hills'.

Counted among the prime tourists destinations, Shimla has a large number of attractions which includes mall, ridge, Christ church, Prospect hill, summer hill, Kufri nature park, Observatory hill, Jakhoo hill, Jakhoo temple, Sandal point, Sankat mochan temple, kamna devi temple and many more.

Dharamsalar
Located in the slopes of Kangra Valley, the district houses deodar forest. Dharamsala is a place that welcomes its tourists with warm hospitality. This is one of the regions that preserves the beautiful culture of Tibet. The best part is that the culture is preserved in the form of temples and gompas.

Besides that, tourists do visit this place to experience the wilde
ess of the state in Maharana Pratap Sagar. This wild heaven of the state is home to around 220 bird species and is a paradise for bird watchers. Other major attractions of Dharamsala include Nurpur fort, Chamunda devi temple, Namgyal monastery, Dharmkot and pong lake sanctuary.

Manalir
Manali is a place of charm and beauty. Majestic grandeur of the enchanting Himalayas on one side, contribute a lot in making this place not less than any paradise. Verdant valleys and deep rooted culture are the highlights of the place. The locals of Manali still celebrate all the festivals with vibrant mood and grand decorations.

The region offers its tourists a range of sport activities which includes trekking, snow skiing and rafting. The prime attractions of the place are Rohtang pass, Solang valley (Snow Point), Beas kund (Chandratal Lake) and old Manali.

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Himachal Pradesh Tourism is making great efforts to restore the natural beauty of the state. Breathtaking views of Himachal Pradesh has made it a popular honeymoon destinatio India.