Himachal Pradesh:
Known as a home of Spirituality , Adventure and Serenity
abounds.
Less than 320km (200 miles) to the north of Delhi is Shimla, the
greatest of all hill stations, surrounded by finely scented pine
forests and the rich beauty of the Vales with this region like
Kullu, Kangra, Spiti, Lahul, Kinnaur etc..
Where spirituality adventure serenity abound , Himachal is
bestowed with spirituality, temples, pilgrimage and adventure with
Eco tourism. No wonder the beauty fascinates Visitors and Mystery
of the region in it always have an everlasting appeal for those
who venture in this region.
Shimla
In the days before independence, Shimla was the most important
British hill station, and in the summer season became the summer
capital. The British in 1819A.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 Kali.
Dalhousie
Dalhousie is named after the British Governor – General of the 19th
century Lord Dalhousie. The town’s height varies between 1525m and
2378m and is surrounded by varied vegetation. Dalhousie has charming
colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. The
spectacular snow-covered Dhauladhar Mountains are also visible from
this enchanting town.
Chamba
Chamba, the land of antiquity, art and scenic beauty, is a wonder in
itself for every visitor. Situated at the height of 996 m. above sea
level on the south bank of the Ravi River, the ancient Pahari
capital was founded in 920 A.D. by Raja Sahil Verma, who named it
after his favorite daughter Champavati.
Chamba valley is noted for the magnificence of it's scenery-touching
the fringe of the Shivaliks and having three well-defined snowy
ranges, the
Dauladhar, constituting the outer Himalayas, the Pir Panjal or the
mid Himalayas, and the Zanskar range or the inner Himalayas.
Dharamshala
Set against the backdrop of the dramatic Dhauladhar Mountains,
Dharamshala is perched on the high slopes in upper reaches of Kangra
Valley. It is charming town with elegant bungalows nestling in thick
coniferous forests. Dharamshala is also the home of Dalai Lama,
spiritual head of Buddhists. Little Lhasa is an enchanting world
where spinning prayer wheels and fluttering prayer flags spread the
message of peace and universal harmony.
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.
Manali
Manali is the Northern end of the Kullu Valley and is the main
resort in the area. It is beautifully situated and there are many
pleasant walks around the town. Surrounded by towering peaks at arm
length, Manali’s major asset is its proximity to the snowline, never
more than few hours drive from the town nestling at comfortable
2050meters. It is the center of the flourishing orchard industry a
popular honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous treks.
Kinnaur, Spiti, Lahaul
Lahaul and Spiti are two remote Himalayan valleys of Himachal
Pradesh lying on the Indo-Tibet border. Strange, exciting,
primitive, these valleys are incomparable in mountain scape, in the
rugged beauty of their rocky escapements and the splendor of their
snow covered peaks.
Kinnaur is one of the most scenic but less known districts of
Pradesh Located on the Indo-Tibetan border, it is surrounded by
Tibet to the east, Garhwal Himalayas to the south, Spiti valley to
the north and Kullu to the
west. The Satluj River, which rises on the southern slopes of
Kailash Parbat near Mansarovar in Tibet, flows through the Kinnaur
valley.
|
|
|
|
|
Contact Info:
Royal Tours & Travels
Guroo Manzil,
IInd Floor
Dalgate, P.O Box 106
Srinagar, Kashmir,
India – 190 001.
Telephone:
+ 91- 0194- 2454947
/ 2480266
|
| |