Cities of Himachal Pradesh

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Chail :
When Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala, was expelled from Shimla, he decided to create his own summer capital, which was Chail. His choice of Chail was perfect it was surrounded by a thick cover of... more

Dalhousie :
A resort that still exudes an old worldly charm, Dalhousie has retained much of the British Raj style. It has been named after the famous British Governor General, Lord Dalhousie... more

Barog :
Once a brief stopover on the Kalka - Simla highway, Barog, has now, become the destination of hordes of visitors. The resort is located in an idyllic setting, surrounded by majestic pine and oak forests. The magnificent Choor... more

Chamba :
The serene town of Chamba, lies on the bank of the river Ravi. An erstwhile princely state, it was the capital of the former rulers of Chamba, and dates back to the 6th century. The kingdom of Chamba was ruled by a Rajput clan... more

Kangra :
There are fascinating legends associated with these shrines, the most popular of them being that of King Daksh. The story goes that the arrogant king did not invite Lord Shiva, his son-in-law to a 'yagna', and consequently... more

Kasauli :
It was developed as a cantonment - sanatorium over 20 years, after the British had based themselves at Simla. Its main attraction lies in its overall cleanliness, and its accessibility; only 15 km from Dharampur... more

Kullu :
Kullu came to be accessible to the outside world, only after Independence. The long period of seclusion, has only served to enhance the element of rawness and simplicity, that is inherent in... more

Manali :
Manali, located at an altitude of 2050 m, is situated along the banks of the Beas, close to the Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley. It is the main holiday destination in the entire valley. The raw magnificence of Manali's natural beauty has... more

Paonta Sahib :
He left Anandpur Sahib, when only 16 years old, at the invitation of Raja Maidini Prakash of Sirmour, and dwelt at this picturesque spot for around 4 years. The word `Paonta' literally means `space for a foothold'... more

Renukaji :
The enchanting Renuka Lake, in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh, is believed to be the embodiment of Renukaji, sage Jamadagini's wife and the mother of Parshurama - one of the ten `avatars' of Lord Vishnu. Acoording... more

Sarahan :
Sarahan in the Sutlej valley commands a wonderful view of the snow-capped mountains from east to west , and of rolling fields and deep valleys. This erstwhile summer capital of Rampur Bushahr... more

Shimla :
Shimla was the most important British hill resort, prior to India's independence. It is named after its patron goddess, Shamla Devi, a manifestation of Kali. Simla, located at an altitude of 7,267 feet, is inhabited around a crescent... more

Tabu :
In the insurmountable heights of Spiti, lies the Buddhist gompa, monastery of Tabo, established in 996 A.D. It was the Tibetan year of the Fire Ape and the founder was the great teacher Rinchensang Po, also known as Mahaguru... more