Himachal Pradesh is your outdoor playground

This place is adorned by the mountainous heights and the beautiful view of nature that envelopes this beautiful gem in the Himalayas.

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The seemingly rough environment will best captivate the hearts of those who are fond of vigorous activities such as rafting, paragliding and more. The valleys found here are charms that add allure to this destination that is visited by wanderers from all over the world.

Location

A mountainous state in the western Himalayas, surrounding landmarks include Jammu and Kasmir to the north, Uttaranchal to the east and Punjab to the west.

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This destination covers a total area of 55, 673 square km. Himachal Pradesh is known as ‘dev bhoomi’ (land of God) due to the abundance of natural resources this place is blessed with.

Climate

Himachal Pradesh possesses diverse climate conditions due to the different altitudes in various areas within the territory.

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Generally, summers occur in between the months of March until June while winters are experienced from October to February. Both seasons provide a good environment for its visitors as they show two unique facets of the place.

Transportation

Cities in Himanchal Pradesh such as Shimla, Kullu and Kangra offer domestic flights going to and from Delhi.

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Taking a bus is another considerable option as it economical. Resorting to this mode of transportation also saves travelers from the hassle of delays that usually occur on scheduled flights. Should you decide to take bus, the starting point would be Delhi.

Attractions

Andretta

Andretta village offers entertainment through the arts cultivated by its locals. Believed to be founded during the 1920s, this place offers a glimpse of their pottery industry paired with paintings including Sikh, which is a religious form of art.

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Visitors can also get a quick class on pot making as it is also made available by the people residing in the village.

Chamba

Found on the bank of Ravi River, Chamba is best known for the architectures located here.

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Packed with numbers of shrines and temples, visitors can take a trip to the past through the old age buildings that somehow exhibit the beauty and culture of the epoch before the present time.

Kangra

Hailed to possess the most beautiful valleys in all of Himanchal, Kangra is a famous destination with tender slopes embellished by the greenery dominated by pines, all sorts of flowers and inviting fields.

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Immerse yourself into the panoramic view and the silence of the place that brings relaxation to the mind and body.

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