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Tourist Destinations and Attractions of Himachal

Written by sanjog

Topic: TravelPublished January 28, 2011
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The snow-laden mountains, rolling grassland, dense forests, flower bedecked meadows and bubbling streams make Himachal Pradesh a most preferred destination of India Tourism . Scores of tourists from several parts of the globe prefer Himachal Pradesh Tour to feel the speckled charm of nature’s bounties . Along with the enthralling natural vistas, this place is also famous for adventure sports activities like trekking, Mountaineering, skiing, paragliding and more. Some of the known Tourist Attractions of Himachal Pradesh are:

Pilgrimage in Himachal Pradesh:
Himachal Pradesh popularly known as the ‘Land of Gods’ renowned across the world for several pilgrimage sites, which are visited by a large number of devotees from across the globe. This state has number of Hindu temples, Buddhist Temples, scared places like ashrams. Some of the well-known pilgrimages of Himachal Pradesh are:

  • Jwalamukhi Temple
  • Baijnath Temple
  • Manikaran
  • Naina Devi Temple
  • Chintpurni Devi
  • Laxmi Narayan Temple
  • Buddhist Monasteries

Wildlife Sanctuaries of Himachal Pradesh:
32 wildlife sanctuaries, 2 national parks and 3 game reserves make Himachal Pradesh a known destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Along with the diverse collection of flora, fauna and avifauna the wildlife reserves are also known for scenic landscapes. Some of the well wildlife destinations are:

  • Simbalbara Sanctuary
  • Chail Sanctuary
  • Pin Valley National Park
  • Churdhar Sanctuary
  • Dharangati wildlife sanctuary
  • Kalatop Khajjiar sanctuary

Himachal Pradesh Adventure and Sports:
The hilly topography gifted Himachal Pradesh with snowcapped mountains, beautiful valleys, burbling streams, dense forests, arduous passes and meadows. This varied physical diversity makes this place a famous destination for adventure sports like hiking, trekking, mountaineering, camping, rock climbing, river-rafting, paragliding, hang gliding and more.

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Himachal Adventure Sports are one of the most popular Tourist Attractions of Himachal Pradesh that excite and thrill tourists. The geographical location amidst Himalayan Mountain ranges gifted this state with a number of adventure sports destinations.