Himachal Pradesh, a Dazzling Himalayan Beauty

The word Himachal means “In the lap of the Himalayas" and Pradesh stands for “Land”, thus Himachal Pradesh is the land in the laps of the Himalayas. Spread across an area of 55,670 km2, the state was established on 25 January 1971. The capital of the state is Shimla, also known as the "Queen of Hills". Pahari is the native language that comes with numerous dialects. Hindi is the official language of the state. The state is blessed with immense natural beauty and lush greenery. It also offers water to the Ganges and Indus basins.

Location

Himachal Pradesh is snuggled in the western part of the Himalayas at an elevation ranging from 300-7000 m above sea level. The state is bordered by the states of Jammu & Kashmir (north), Punjab (west & south-west), and Haryana & Uttarakhand (south-east). It also shares an international border with the Tibet Autonomous Region on the eastern side.

Major Cities

Shimla, Dharamshala, and Kullu & Manali are the famous cities of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is the largest and capital city of the state. Dharamshala is a popular destination for Buddhist pilgrims and serves as the residence of the Dalai Lama. Kullu & Manali are famous tourist destinations blessed with great natural beauty, cool climate and lush greenery.

Places to Visit

The state of Himachal Pradesh is an ultimate delight for travelers, where they can enjoy some of the best memories during their holidays. Some famous hill stations and destinations that can be best discovered with Best Himachal tour packages are:

Shimla

Shimla is a beautiful hill station and the most famous point of interest in Himachal Pradesh and thus invites a lot of attention. The Ridge, Mall Road, Jakhoo Hills, Tara Devi and British era buildings are famous. Bir is a nearby region famous for its large Tibetan community and Buddhist monasteries.

Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a famous hill station with old Victorian charm that attracts huge number of tour enthusiasts round the year.

Kullu Valley

Kullu Valley, located on the banks of Beas River is famous for its fruity apple orchards, sacred temples, woolen clothes, and local artwork. The valley is home to the famous towns of Kullu & Manali that are flocked with tourists from various parts of the world. One can also enjoy some famous trekking trails here that can take you across the most picturesque vistas of Manali. You can come find an array of Cheap Manali Volvo packages that can offer you the best of these regions within your pocketed needs.

How to Reach

Air: The nearest international airport is at New Delhi that is well-connected to various international destinations. The state has 3 domestic airports at Shimla, Gaggal and Bhuntar that have regular flights from Shimla to Delhi.

Rail: The state has narrow gauge line that connects Shimla with Kalka & broad gauge railway lines from Pathankot to Jogindernagar.

Road: With 8 national highways & 19 state highways, Himachal is well accessible. The active road network connects Himachal Pradesh various regions of Himachal Pradesh with each other and also with other states via the state roadways transport system.