Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh

Plan your trip to the beautiful state of India, Himachal Pradesh, which holds several charming places that are renowned for their sheer beauty. The land of the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is known for its lush greenery, gorgeous views of the massive mountains and valleys, rich culture, and thrilling adventures. A perfect destination for adventure junkies, nature enthusiasts, and honeymooners, this state has numerous places for visitors to explore. So, go through the below-listed some of the awe-inspiring places for a ...

Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh

Plan your trip to the beautiful state of India, Himachal Pradesh, which holds several charming places that are renowned for their sheer beauty. The land of the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is known for its lush greenery, gorgeous views of the massive mountains and valleys, rich culture, and thrilling adventures. A perfect destination for adventure junkies, nature enthusiasts, and honeymooners, this state has numerous places for visitors to explore. So, go through the below-listed some of the awe-inspiring places for a wonderful experience with our Himachal tour packages-

1. Shimla

The Queen of Hills, Shimla, is the beautiful capital of Himachal Pradesh. Beautifully surrounded by the marvellous snow-capped Himalayan mountains, picturesque green valleys and stunning structures from the colonial era, Shimla is one of the most visited places in India.  Here are some of the wondrous places to explore in Shimla- Kufri, Summer Hill, Tara Devi temple, Jakhoo temple, The Ridge, Mall road, Chadwick falls, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, and Christ Church. With IndiaTripio's Himachal holiday packages, get a chance to explore the top places in Himachal Pradesh.

2. Manali

How about visiting a place that proudly flaunts its massive mountains, snow-capped peaks, spectacular landscapes, scrumptious cuisines, distinct culture, and fabulous places? Yes, A backpacker’s paradise, Manali, is one of the happening places to visit in Himachal Pradesh. So, on your next vacation, plan a trip to Manali and explore some idyllic places here like Mall road, Solang Valley, Old Manali, Siyali Mahadev, Hadimba Devi temple, Manu temple, Vashishta Baths, Bhrigu Lake, and Rohtang Pass.

3. Dharamshala

Get mesmerized by the sheer beauty of another happening place in Himachal Pradesh. With the Dhauladhar ranges and thick deodar forests in the background, the panoramic hill station, Dharamshala, is the residence of his holiness, the Dalai Lama. Majorly known for its awe-inspiring backdrop, pristine lakes, pretty monasteries, revered temples, gushing waterfalls, and massive forts and museums, Dharamshala holds some marvellous places like Namgyal monastery, Kangra fort, Dharmshala cricket stadium, Tsuglagkhang complex, and Naddi village. Our Himachal trip packages offer an amazing tour to such astounding places that truly need to be explored once in a lifetime.

4. Dalhousie

Rightly labelled as the Little Switzerland of India, Dalhousie is a very famous hill station in Himachal Pradesh, among vacationers. Catch the enchanting views of the snow-capped peaks of the Dhauladhar ranges, and have a photo session in the beautiful meadows. Dalhousie is renowned for its dense jungles, gushing waterfalls and heavenly places. Have a memorable tour of idyllic places here like Dainkund Peak, Kalatop Wildlife Reserve, Panchpula, Ganji Pahari, Satdhara Falls, Mall Road, and Bakrota Hills.

5. Kasol

A beautiful hamlet in Himachal Pradesh, Kasol, is nestled along the banks of the river Parvati. Renowned as the Amsterdam of India, Kasol is a paradise for trekkers and nature enthusiasts. Kasol lies closer to Manikaran and is famous for trekking trails and jaw-dropping views. With Himachal tour packages of IndiaTripio, explore places like- Parvati River, Malana village, Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara, Kheer Ganga Peak and Bhuntar Town.

6. McLeodganj

Labelled, Little Lhasa, McLeodganj, is one of the amazing places to visit in Himachal Pradesh. Witness the fantastic blend of Indian and Tibetan cultures living in harmony with each other. McLeodganj beautifully flaunts its scenic trekking trails, salubrious weather, pretty landscapes, exotic places, and vibrant culture. Explore some of the breathtaking places like- Masroor temple, Triund, Bhagsu Falls, Nechung Monastery, sunset point, St John’s Church, and Tsuglagkhang Complex. Go for our exotic range of Himachal holiday packages and get ready to explore some of the astonishing places for an ultimate experience.

Things To Do In Himachal

Himachal Pradesh is a very famous destination among honeymooners, families, groups, solo travellers, and backpackers. With beautiful landscapes and picturesque beauty, scenic places, this place offers some thrilling adventures to its visitors. Have a look at some of the topmost adventures to add to your Himachal tour itinerary for a top-notch experience-

1. River Rafting

Have a hair-raising experience of rafting in Himachal. Himachal Pradesh is quite a fantastic place for numerous water sports like rowing, river rafting, canoeing, and water skiing, but among all these, rafting is quite a famous and loved activity among adventure seekers. You can enjoy your rafting sessions at the Satluj River, the Chenab, the Beas River and Ravi River.

2. Trekking

The beautiful Himachal Pradesh is blessed with beautiful mountains and awe-inspiring views that are worth capturing. The pretty landscape is sure to offer a wondrous trekking experience in Himachal. This very activity is one of the most demanding activities and is famous among trekkers. Do not miss trekking in Spiti Valley with our Himachal Pradesh trip packages for a thrilling experience. There are around 270 trails for trekking in Himachal. Here are some of the famous treks to enjoy in Himachal Pradesh: Bara Bhangal trek, Pin Parvati trek, Triund Trek, Hampta Pass Trek, Bhrighu Lake trek, Kheerganga trek, Prashar Lake trek, Beas Kund Trek, and Chandratal Lake trek.

3. Camping

A paradise for campers, Himachal Pradesh holds some of the heavenly places for camping. Have a serene experience staying in a tent or a base camp, enjoying the gazing of stars, and spending a peaceful time in the serene surroundings. For an ultimate camping experience, head towards Lahaul, Kinnaur, Spiti, Dalhousie, Manali and Kulu.

4. Ice Skating

Head towards Himachal between mid-December to February to enjoy Ice skating. The beautiful slopes of the Himalayas, including Pir Panjal and Shivalik, are perfect for ice skating. There are two kinds of skiing performed in Himachal. One is the Alpine kind which involves skiing down steeply inclined slopes and the other Nordic kind which is more challenging and involves jumping and cross-country skiing.

5. Rock Climbing

Another hair-raising activity is rock climbing. It needs a lot of physical stamina and fitness and if you are daring and fit, go for this thrilling adventure with IndiaTripio's Himachal Packages. The topography of Himachal Pradesh is blessed with hills, rocks and cliffs that make this place a fantastic location for this adventure sport. Rock Climbing is mostly performed in Manali. The location for this daring activity is Patalsu Peak in Manali, Friendship Peak in Pir Panjal, Mount Deo Tibba, and Shitidhar Mountain (Beas).

Best Time To Visit Himachal Pradesh

For a fantastic vacation in Himachal Pradesh, plan your Himachal trip according to the weather conditions. The perfect time to explore Himachal is in the summer season which is from April to June, and the winter season which is from October to February. Avoid the monsoon season which is from July to September, as the state is prone to landslides.