Himachal Pradesh To see nature at its best make a trip to the various tourist places of Himachal Pradesh. The capital of Himachal Pradesh is Shimla and it is a wonderful hill station and tourist place. Situated on the bank of River Beas, Himachal boasts of much more than just the serene beauty. There are very few places to enjoy the soaring hills, lakes, river, and the historic cities.

Himachal Pradesh Map

Tourist Places :

Shimla

Shimla : Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. The place derives its name from Goddess Shyamala, an incarnation of Kali. Shimla is a tranquil place and the only urbanized city of the Himachal. From noted hotel chains to luxury villas, capital city has many accommodation facilities. There are number of temples, parks, and valleys to tour here apart from trekking trips.
Chamba : The ultimate attraction of the Shivalik range is the small hamlet of Chamba, famous for the temples of Shiva since several centuries.A seat of the erstwhile rulers of the state, Chamba is a historical site in Himachal.

Kullu Valley

Kullu Valley : This valley is nothing different from Kashmir in charm and elegance.The town of Kullu though small in land area draws immense number of tourists especially honeymooners. Temples, apple orchards, gardens, and the festivals make it a worthwhile place of visit as well. Take a tour of the handicraft textile in the region making shawls, caps, and other woolen accessories. Dushera is celebrated infull spirit at Kullu.
Manali- A place in Kullu Valley at the foothills of the Himalayas and cradled amidst the natural beauty that the place exudes. Just a few kilometers from Manali, you have the Rohtang pass. Rich in greenery in summers, the place has a complete different look when it is snowing. The snow covered peaks, chunk of the glaciers in the streams, and the dry trees all appeals to the tourist’s eyes.

Dharamshala

Dharamshala : The backdrop is that of the Dhauladhar ranges having a height of around 4,000 meters. The refuge of his highness the Dalai Lama, it is an important place of the Buddhist followers. Kangra Valley is another place that you can visit along with Dharamshala. Little Lhasa is the place that the world knows today as the residence of the Dalai Lama.

Best time to visit Himachal pradesh : For visiting the hill stations of Himachal Pradesh, the months of April, May and June are considered to comprise of the peak travel season. During this time, the hill stations experience cool mornings and nights, while the day is very pleasant. However, if you want to see snowfall, head for the hills in December-January.