Bharmaur
Bharmaur remained capital of the princely state o
Chamba for over 400 years, about 69 km from Chamba this
fascinating little town surrounded by high ranges was
then known as Bharmpur, Its ancient temples endow
Bhramaur with an aura of a hallowed place. The abound
ant alpine pastures in the region are home to the
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Barog
Barog has emerged from a mere stopover on the highway
to a popular and full-fledged destination. Surrounded by
pinewoods and views of the valley and the peak of Choor
Chandni this is also a convenient weekend getaway from
the Delhi Punjab haryana region. Barog is increasingly
becoming a popular conference destination too
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Chail
The story of Chail as it stands today really begins in
neighboring Shimla. The tale is told of the banishment
of the Mahara of patiala from the erstwhile summer
capital in the late 19th century. Smarting at this
insult, the Maharaja began exploring the hills that
bordered Shimla with a single factor to guide him.
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Chamba
Chamba valley , perhaps the loveliest in Himachal, is
know for its scenic attractions, sparkling strems ,
lakes , meadows and lush deodar forests , Crowned with
hight mountain ranges, chamba rich in wildlife is home
to animals like the elusive snow leopard, ibex , brown
bear, leopard and the musk deer.
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Dharamsala
Dharamshala is a beautiful and peaceful town spread at
different levels and surrounded by forests of pine.
Accessible from the broad gauge line at Pathankot
Dharamshala provides a range of interesting activities
for the visitors. With the lower end of activities for
the visitors with the lower end of the town at a height
of 1250 acting as the busy commercial part of the city.
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Dalhousie
Dalhousie is a hill station full of colonials charm
that hold lingering echoes of the Raj Spread out over
five hills the town is named after the 19th century
British governor general Lord Dalhousie. The town’s
varying altitude shades it with a variety of vegetation
that includes stately grooves of pines deodars, oaks and
flowering rhododendrons
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Kangra
Kangra one of Himachal’s most beautiful valleys, rolls
down the southern edge of the magnificent Dhauladhar
range in gentle slopes that are covered with lush green
forests of pine , orchards, tea gardens and terraced
fields.
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Khajjiar
Khajjiar is famous for the popular Khajji Naga shrine
dedicated to the serpent god from which the name is
believed to have been derived. The temple dates back to
the 10th century and is interspaced with
different patterns and images on the ceiling and wooden
posts. A curious blend of Hindu and Mughal styles of
architecture is reflected in the wooden carvings on the
ceilings and wooden posts.
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Kasauli
On a side road off the main highway that connects
Kalka to Shimla the little town of kasauli lies curled
along the heights of the first major row of hill and the
cable cars from the highway that reach up to Kasauli are
a major attraction
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Kufri
It is famous for its trekking and hiking trails.
Adventure-seeking travelers throng Kufri in winters to
enjoy skiing and tobogganing along its snow-covered
slopes. The Skiing season spreads between November to
February and the tourist inflow is at its peak during
winters
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Kullu
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 town of Kullu has long been a centre of faith
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Manali
Manali is one of the most beautiful and picturesque
hill station, an ideal destination for nature lovers an
adventure sport. A lovely drive to Rohtang pass at
13,500 feet altitude, para gliding and skiing on the
slope of solang valley, water rafting in the icy beas
river, nature treks an adventure camping in lahaul,
spiti and parvati valley, infused tremendous enthusiasm
among visitors
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Mandi
The historic town of Mandi (800 m) is built along the
banks of the river Beas. It has long been an important
commercial centre and the sage Mandva is said to have
meditated here. This one time capital of the princely
state of Mandi is a fast developing town that still
retains much of its original charm and character. Today,
it is a district headquarters
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Maharana Pratap Sagar
This fertile hilly district becomes the annual home to
tens of thousands of migratory birds every year. Set
amidst the ancient, lightly forested Shivalik Hills,
Pong Dam named Maharana Pratap Sagar, creates one of the
mot important wetlands in Northwest India.
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Manikaran
The springs in the area are hot enough to boil rice in
it. Manikaran, a place of pilgrimage for Hindus and
Sikhs, has a temple and a gurudwara. It is also a good
spot for trout fishing. High up under the snowy
peaks, of the Parvati Valley is situated the hot springs
at Manikaran. The water from the steaming springs is
noted fr its healing properties
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McleodGanj
McLeod Ganj als known as upper Dharamsala is the most
Tibetan of places in India. In the times of British rule
Upper Daramsala was a "hill station", a place where
wives and daughters of British officers and government
officials spent hot Indian summers.
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Nahan
Nahan is a charming town, which is also the
headquarters of the district of Sirmaur. It has graceful
houses winding roads and several old palaces.The capital
of the erstwhile princely state of Sirmaur Nahan was
founded in 162` by Maharaja Karam Prakash and this was
the only state in presently day Himachal Pradesh whose
ruler had the title of maharaja.
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Parwanoo
Parwanoo is a convenient base station to see and visit
a number of nearby areasas one cross the state border of
Haryana into Himachal, there comes the town of Parwanoo.
A couple of decades ao, this was a sleepy little village
but today, it is a pulsating industrial town.
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Palampur
Palampur (1219m), just 35 km from Kangra is a quiet
town situate on a plateau with the backdrop of the
dramatic Neugal chasm and the Bundla stream cutting
across on one edege, Surrounded by green tea estates and
forests of pine and deodar, Palampur has several
interesting trails for travelers to trek.
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Shimla
Himalayan oak flowering rhododendron and tall cedars
the almost legendary deodar trees This magnificent
setting and picture of idyllic retreat in the midranges
of the Himalaya mountains is framed by high peaks that
trace a snow clad line across the north.
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Solan
Solan also has the Childer’s park, the Mohan Park and
the Jawahar park. The Library and the Old curch at
Chambaghat may be visited The Solan Brewery was once
owned by the family of the infamous General Dyer who was
responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in
Amritsar in 1919.
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Amritsar
Amritsar is home to the Religious Building important
to Sikhs - The Golden Temple. Amritsar is an institution
by itself. And the Golden Temple is the cradle of
Amritsar with the city growing around it nurtured by its
divine sanctity. Amritsar is one of the most sacred sikh
religious sites in India
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Chandigarh
Chandigarh
is the best-planned city in India, with architecture.
which is world-renowned, and a quality of life, which
is unparalleled. As the capita of the States of Punjab
and Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh it
is a prestigious city.
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