Himachal Pradesh – Gateway to the Majestic Himalayas

Himachal Pradesh Tourism

If you want to explore the beauty of nature, then come and explore the Himachal Pradesh tourism industry which boasts of offering myriad sightseeing places to its visitors. We at ITS- India Travel Services genuinely strive to arrange customized Himachal Pradesh tour packages at rock bottom prices to some of the most sought after places of Himachal for your convenience only.

Himachal Pradesh, popularly recognized as abode of snow, is a state which is situated in North India and beautifully nestled with some of the most famous mountain ranges, deep gorges, spectacular landscapes, etc. Spell-binding snow-covered mountains, near-by situated famous hill stations like Shimla and Manali, lush green valleys, etc are some of the factors which allure tourists to discover natural beauty by taking specialized Himachal, Shimla and Manali Tourism packages of our company.

Some of the major attractions of Himachal Pradesh which we are covering under Himachal Pradesh tour packages are assorted below:

Shimla

Previously recognized as summer-capital of British India, Shimla is one of the beautiful hill stations in the lap of nature which is visited by myriad of tourists every year. It is considered as one of the most ideal spots for adventure lovers, therefore we are offering some tailor-made Shimla tour packages in order to offer an exclusive view of Shimla tourism to our customers.

Area:- 18 sq. km., Altitude: 2,213 meters, Climate: (deg C)--Summer- Max.27, Min.14.5, Winter- Max.16.5, Min.5.2,Clothing: Summer - Light woollens, winter - Heavy woolens, Best Season: April to Mid-July, Mid-September to Mid-November, Languages spoken: Pahari (Local Dialect), Hindi, English.

Places Of Interest

Jakhoo Hill, Glen, Summer Hill, Chadwick Falls, Zoo, Navbahar, Sanket Mochen, Tara Devi Temple, Institute of Advance Studies, Aviary at Old Raj Bhavan, Tibetan Monastery, Dhengu Mata Temple.

Naldhera- 23 kms, Tattapani- 43 kms, Wildflower Hall-13 kms, Mashobra- 13 kms, Craignano-16 kms, Fruit Research Station- 08 kms, Kufri- 16 kms, Indira Holiday Home- 18 kms, Chail- 43 kms, Barog- 55 kms, Kasauli- 77 kms, Kiarighat - 23 kms, Solan- 48 kms, Bon Monastery Uohghat- 61 kms, Fagu - 22 kms, Narkanda- 64 kms, Kotgarh- 82 kms.

Reach

By Air: Nearest airport is Kullu- 23 kms.
By Rail: Nearest railhead is Kalka- 90 kms.
By Road: Chandigarh- 117 kms, Kullu- 220 kms, Manali- 260 kms, Delhi- 343 kms, Pathankot- 380 kms, Ambala- 151 kms, Chail- 44 kms, Dehradun- 240 kms etc.

Dalhousie

Tour to Himachal, especially Dalhousie will prove as an icing on the cake for adventure lovers as Dalhousie offers horde of snow trekking opportunities in majestic ranges of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal.

Area: 13 sq. km. Altitude: 2036 meters, Climate:- (deg C)-Summer - Max 24, Min 15.5, Winter - Max 10, Min 1, Clothing: Summer - Light woollens, Winter - Heavy woolens, Best season:- April to November, Languages spoken: Pahari, Hindi, English.

Places Of Interest

Panjpulla, Subhash Baoli & Jandri Ghat, The Round, Dainkund, Khajjiar, Kalatop Wild Life Sanctuary.

Kugti Wild Life Sanctuary- 35 kms, Tundah Wild Life Sanctuary- 45 kms.

Reach

By Air: Nearest airport is Amritsar- 118 kms & Jammu- 188 kms.
By Rail: Nearest railhead is Pathankot- 80 kms.
By Road: Amritsar- 188 kms, Jalandhar- 192 kms, Pathankot- 80 kms, Chamba- 56 kms, Manali- 402 kms, Delhi- 563 kms, Chandigarh- 352 kms, Dharamshala- 143 kms, Khajjiar- 27 kms, Jammu-188 kms.

Dharamshala

Worldwide famous as the abode of Dalai Lama, Dharamshala hill station is situated in the upper reaches of the Kangra valley. Founded in 1855, it is a perfect destination to get respite from the heat and dust of sweltering plains.

Area:- 28.80 sq. km., Altitude:- Between 1250 meters and 1982 meters, Climate: (deg C)-Summer - Max.33, Min.22, Winter - Max.15, Min. 0, Clothing: Summer - Light woollens, Winter - Heavy woolens, Best Season: April to June and September to November, Languages Spoken: Pahari ,Hindi.

Places Of Interest

MC leodganj , Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute, Bhagsunath, St. John's Church , Kunal Pathri, War Memorial.

Excursions

Chirmaya Topovan- 10 kms, Dal Lake- 11 kms, Dharamkot- 11 kms, Triund -17 kms, Kareri- 22 kms, Kangra- 18 kms, Jwalamukhi- 56 kms, Nadaun- 10 kms, Chintpurni- 80 kms, Masroor- 40 kms, Trilokpur- 42 kms, Nurpur- 66 kms, Sujanpur Tira- 80 kms, Chamunda Devi Temple- 15 kms, Palampur- 35 kms, Pong Wild life Sanctuary.

Reach

By Air: Nearest airport is Amritsar -200 kms.
By Rail: Pathankot -90 kms is connected to major cities in India.
By Road: Chandigarh- 239 kms, Delhi- 514 kms, Dalhousie- 143 kms, Jammu-197 kms, Kangra- 18 kms, Kullu- 214 kms, Manali -253 kms, Palampur- 35 kms, Shimla- 322 kms.

Kullu Valley

Kullu was once known as Kulanthpitha, which means the end of the habitable world. Beyond rose the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalayas, and by the banks of the shining river Beas, lay the fabled 'Silver Valley'. The 'Silver Valley' has nature's treasures that lie carelessly scattered as flowers on the high meadows.

The Valley of Gods, as the Kullu Valley has come to be known, if perhaps the most delightful region in the Western Himalayas.

Situated on the banks of the river Beas, Kullu, the headquarters of the district, serves as a nerve centre of the valley and is the starting place for a number of treks.

Area: 6.68 sq. km., Altitude: 1,219 meters, Climate: (deg C)-Summer- Max. 30.8, Min. 18.8, Winter- Max. 16.4, Min. 5.2, Rainfall: 102 cms, Clothing: Summer- Light woollens, Winter- Heavy woolens, Best Season: Mid-March to Mid-November.

Reach

By Air: Nearest airport is Bhuntar -50 kms.
By Rail: Nearest railhead is Chandigarh -272 kms.
By Road: Ambala -606 kms, Chandigarh -556 kms, Delhi -798 kms, Pathankot -278 kms, Shimla -240 kms, Manali -40 kms, Palampur -164 kms, Rohtang Pass -91 kms, Dharamshala -213 kms, Dalhousie -334 kms, Jogindarnagar -166 kms.

Manali

If you want to uncover serene beauty of nature, then no place other than Manali, a small town in the Kullu valley, is better for you. Visitors from around the globe prefer to enjoy and spend their holidays In India while making tourism towards Manali.

Area: 5.12 sq. km., Altitude: 1,926 meters, Climate: (deg C)-Summer- Max. 25, Min. 12. Winter- Max. 14.5, Min. 2, Clothing: Summer- Light woollens for both the places, Winter- Heavy woollens for both the places, Best Season: April to Mid-July and Sep. to Nov. for both the places, Languages Spoken: Pahari (Local Dialect), Hindi, English.

Places of Interest

Raghunathji Temple, Vaishno Devi Temple, Jagannath Temple Bijli Mahadev Shrine, Vashisht Bath , Hadimba Devi Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Arjun Gumpha, Nehru Kund, Jagatsukh.

Excursions

Raison- 16 kms, Katrain- 20 kms, Naggar- 28 kms, Bajaura- 15 kms, Kasol - 42 kms, Manikaran- 45 kms, Banjar- 58 kms, Larji- 34 kms, Malana, Pulga & Khirganga- 16 kms & 26 kms, Danawar Wildlife Sanctuary (near Manikaran), Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary- 20 kms from Bhuntar, Khaiv Sanctuary- 15 kms, Tirthan Sanctuary -10 kms from Bunder Gushanini, Kothi- 12 kms & Rahla Falls- 14 kms, Solang Valley- 13 km, Rohtang Pass- 51 kms, Keylong Pass- 117 kms, Manali Wildlife Sanctuary.

Reach

By Air: Nearest airport is Bhuntar - 50 kms.
By Rail: Nearest railhead is Chandigarh- 397 kms.
By Road: Jogindarnagar- 166kms, Shimla- 240kms, Delhi- 611kms.

Himachal Pradesh tourism is not limited to hill stations only, on can plan Himachal Pradesh tour for noticing the exquisiteness of pilgrimages places, high passes, historical monuments, etc.

Indubitably, it can be said that tourism towards Himachal Pradesh is surely going to rejuvenate your senses and entice your heart with its natural beauty. Therefore, relive some of the most memorable moments of your life by making tours and travels towards Himachal.