Himachal Pradesh- A Picturesque State Shrouded in Snow
fromHimachal Pradesh literally means ‘Land Covered in Snow’. This North Indian state nestled in the Himalayas is basically divided into two halves with Shimla, the capital in the centre. The area above it is mountainous; while the area below it is plains. The state is also home to the exiled Tibetan Government that operates out of Dharamshala, a beautiful town also called the winter capital of the state. The spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, His Holiness The Dalai Lama; also lives here. Himachal Pradesh was created after bifurcation of Punjab.
The state is especially famous for its apples. It is credited to Satyanand Stokes who was born Samuel Stokes in the USA for introducing the apples in the state. The apples of Himachal Pradesh are well-known for their taste. The apples are a must buy for every tourists visiting the state, and the most important horticulture export item of the state. Himachal Pradesh is also famous for its tea gardens, spread around the slopes of Shimla. Apart from Shimla and Dharamshala, other places worth visiting are Lahaul-Spiti valley, Mandi, Kullu, Manali, Dalhosie, Chail, Kufri, Mcleodganj, Manikaran, Solan and more. However, visit to Shimla, ‘Summer Capital of British India’ and Kullu-Manali, the ‘Valley of Gods’ is the most important part of any tour itinerary for tourist visiting Himachal Pradesh
The visit to Himachal Pradesh is incomplete without a ride in the Kalka Shimla narrow gauge toy train, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. Shimla also called ‘Queen of the Hills’, for its mild weather throughout the year. It is the hub for visiting other parts of the state. Another important destination worth visiting is the Rohtang Pass, the gateway to Ladakh. Among the festivals that draw huge crowds to the state are the Kullu Dusshera Festival and the Shimla Summer Festival. The state is also well known for its wildlife, lush green valleys, thick jungles, hot springs, rivers, deep gorges, and numerous temples.
The state is especially favourite for adventure seekers for snowboarding, skiing, white water rafting, paragliding, bike riding, and trekking. Himachal Pradesh is especially favoured by back packers who go on various treks across various trekking routes. The wilderness and pristine nature have made the state a hub for backpacking international tourists, especially those from Israel, USA, Spain and Germany; who mostly come to the state on a shoe string budget. A visit to the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Pin Valley National Park are must for wild life lovers visiting Himachal Pradesh.
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Manali & Sightseeing Tour 3N/4D
Are you not interested in moving around too much, just want to do sightseeing at one place and only visit easily accessible nearby areas. Or are you planning a short weekend honeymoon escape with your newly weded wife? Then Himachal Pradesh is your place to be. If you just want to spend time relaxing at one place on a short family holiday trip or embark on a few small adventure trips with your friends or colleagues doing white water rafting, trekking, paragliding, skiing and more; then we have the right type of tour package for you spread over 3 nights/4 days.
Travelxploria has come up with a trip that includes Manali and Sightseeing that allows you visit not just spend ample time in abode of Manu, or ‘Manu-Alaya’. Using Manali as base tourist can visit mountain pass, lush green forests, waterfalls, hot springs, temples, and more. The trip allows the tourist ample time to explore Manali and its surrounding areas in Himachal Pradesh. Manali is the hub for Israeli tourist, most of whom come here after completing their compulsory military training. An interesting fact is that there are several foreigner men and women living permanently after marrying locals and are mostly involved in running hotels and restaurants. Tourist can taste variety of international cuisine, at these restaurants.
The highlight of this tour package for the tourists is the visit to the snow-capped Rohtang Pass, high mountain pass on the Pir Panjal Range; and one of the highest motorable road in the world that remains closed for much of the year. Tourists can also visit the beautiful Solang valley. Tourists are advised to bring warm clothes with them for the trip if visiting anytime other than summer. Travelxploria assures to help you cover the major tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh within a specified timeframe. We will make sure that everything mentioned in the itinerary as proposed by us to you is covered. Our representatives will be with you every step of the way, from start to finish.