Himachal Pradesh

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Simla- Kulu-Manali 14 Days

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Journey starts from HWH/SDH...

          
 
 Simla (3N) Kufri Fagu Chail Masobra
          
     
 Kulu (1N) Manali (4N) Rohtang Pass Manikaran Palampur
          
     
 Kangra Valley Chamunda Devi Dalhousie (1N) Dharamshala (1N) Journey ends at HWH.


Kinnaur-Kailash 12 Days

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Journey starts from HWH...

          
 
 Kalka-Simla (2N) Sarahan (1N) Sangla (2N) Chitkul Kalpa (1N)
          
      
 Rampur (1N) Kaza (1N) Kalka Journey ends at HWH.

Himachal Pradesh is a "mountain state" and a delight for visitor, particularly during the summer season when people flock to this tiny hill station to escape the scorching heat of the plains. The winding roads and high passes link its high mountains and valleys are the high points of a visit to this state. While the picturesque valleys of Kullu and Kangra are a blend of colors, in marked contrast the stark and barren terrain of Lahaul and Spiti have a stunning moonscape like beauty. Himachal Pradesh is developing Eco Tourism and Organic Farming destinations, where quite a few villages are turning as eco- tourism destinations, and farms being converted to Organic Farming.

Kinnaur: Kinnaur The land of the mythological Kinnaras is deeply laced - in terrain along the Sutlej River with many side valleys, by which the district is thoroughly divided. Due to its geographical setting, Kinnaur has two dstinct climate zones - the wet and the arid. Only the area south of the Great Himalayas (Sutlej & Baspa valleys) receive monsoon showers progressively decrease. Recong Peo, the district headquarters may be consider as a place where the Great Himalayan range obstructs the march of the monsoon. From this point on the vegetation rapidly becomes sparser ultimately to reamain only along the Sutlej River. The harsh winter with heavy snowstorms lasts from October to may leaving only June to september for the short summer and vegetation to grow.
  A rare style of wood architecture finds its climax in the temple of Sarahan, located at the border between the Shimla hills and Lower Kinnaur. The southern area of Kinnaur may be regarded as a transition zone between Hinduism of the Indian plains, a unique animism of local kind - especially snake worship - and Buddhism, prevalent in the hills. At the village of Pooh, one enters the cultural realm of Tibet. 

Chamba: Chamba, tha land of antiquity, art and science beauty, is a wonder in itself for every visitor. Situated at the height of 996 meters above sea level on the south bank of Ravi river. Chamba valley is noted for the magnificence of its scenery - touching the fringe of the Shivaliks and having three well-defined snowy ranges, the Dauladhar, constituting the outer Himalayas, the Pir Pinjal or the mid Himalayas, and the Zanskar range or the inner Himalayas.

Dalhousie: Dalhousie is named after the British Governor - general of the 19th Century Lord Dalhousie. The town's height varies between 1525 m and 2378 m and is surrounded by varied vegetation. Dalhousie has charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. The spectacular snow - covered Dauladhar Mountains are also visible from this enchanting town.

Dharamshala: Dharamshala is the district HQ of Kangra. This is a hill station lying on the spur of the Dauladhar range about 18 kms north east of Kangra town. Hill station is wooded with oak and conifer trees and snow-capped montains enfold three sides of the town while the valley stretches in front. The snow line is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamashala than at any other hill resort and it is possible to trek to snow point after an early morning's start.

Shimla: In the days before independence, Shimla was the most important British hill station, and was the summer capital of British India. The British in 1819 A.D. first discovered Shimla, but it was not until 1822 A.D. that the first permanent house was erected and not until many years later that Shimla became the summer capital. The name Shimla is derived from the Himalayan Goddess Shamla a synonym of Godess Kali.