Top 5 places to visit in Himachal Pradesh

A snow clad mountainous terrain is just the right bait to lure in tourists from all over to the scenic land of Himachal Pradesh. Blessed with a spiritual energy in the atmosphere, this place invites religious and adventurous travelers alike through the Himachal tour packages. If you are thinking to catch some fresh air, Dharamshala will gladly fulfill your wish albeit not before taking your breath away! The clouds, the snow and everything in between which speaks of purity, reside in the museums, ashrams and markets of Dharamshala. His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s headquarters add to the surreal feel of this place.

Shimla is a destination that almost every Himachal tours banks on! And why not, we ask? If heaven on earth were to be found indeed, it would be right at the heart of Shimla! Being the largest city of the state, Shimla is a proud possessor of various educational and research institutes along with being the crowd loved tourist attraction. The neo-gothic architecture owing to its colonial origins can be found in the beauty of the churches. Temples and markets are other places of interest for the tourists. While you are here, don’t miss out on the mall road and the ridge, which together form the center of the city.

Akin to the story of Noah’s ark from the bible, Manali holds the legend of Varvasvata’s (the seventh incarnation of Lord Manu) ark and Matsya’s (First avatar of Lord Vishnu) impending deluge. It is said that when the huge flood came upon the world, it is here at Manali, that life began again. A haven gifted with thick forests, cool breeze and bird’s songs, it really convinces the witness about the beginning of new life. Tibetan Monastries, Manu temple, Hadimba temple and Solong valley are just a few of the innumerable picturesque destinations of Himachal tour packages.

Built in and around five hills of the Chambha district, Dalhousie is one of the most sought after hill stations in any Himachal tour. Named after Lord Dalhousie, the then British Governor general who developed this place as a summer retreat for the officials and troops, this hill station continues to receive much praise and appreciation for its scenic gifts and cultural repositories. Many old temples can be found on this ancient hill. Handicrafts, art and culture all seem to be a lineage from a single dynasty as old as the 6th century BC.

Spiti, yet another part of the Tibet marooned India, has gained quite some reputation among the soul-searching of the travelers. Warm villages, homes made of mud bricks, ancient monasteries, the constant

flow of the turquoise-grey river and the blue horizons pretty much sum up the space that occupies of Spiti. Himachal Pradesh can be very well qualifies as adventurous and serene all at once! No wonder this land of snow is a big hit with North India tour packages. Himachal Pradesh is one of the coolest trips to beat the summer heat. A retreat under the care of Mother Nature is one of the best places to heal indeed!