Himachal Pradesh is one of India's beautiful states.In present times Himachal tourism has contributed a lot to the total revenue that is earned by Indian Tourism. Having earned huge recognition from the tourists, tour to Himachal Pradesh will give a beautiful treat to a tourists's mind and also to their senses. Himachal Pradesh is a magical and beautiful showcase of natural splendors. Beautiful and splendid green meadows, wide valleys, perfect snow-clad mountains, lakes, torrential rivers, free-flowing river streams and orchards depict the entire image of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal tourism has some of the best options like hill stations, adventures, pilgrimage, attractions and immense panorama to attract the tourists to visit again and again.

Shimla and Khajjiar

Himachal tourism is popular for the beautiful hill stations of Shimla. Once Shimla was known as the 'summer capital' of India, during the rule of British. Today Shimla is pleasant, sprawling town, set among the cool pine-clad hills with great amount of colonial charm. With properly developed facilities, numerous attractions and easy accessibility, Shimla is one of the most popular hill resorts in India. Khajjiar is one of the popular attractions of Himachal Pradesh, it is famously known as "Mini Switzerland". This small resort is the ideal destination for travelers looking for a charming destination to settle in far away from the hectic and noisy crowd of the cities. Khajjiar is very much captivating with beautiful lush green valleys of deodars and dense pines that is really a treat to the eyes of the tourists. This place is also very popular for recreational activities like mountaineering, trekking, mountain biking and golfing.

Dalhousie and Dharamshala

Dalhousie is a very beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh that is situated amidst of the oak trees and green pine on the Dhauladhar Range. Founded in 1850s, Dalhousie is still bursting with all of its old charm and the beautiful influences of the 'British Raj' which is reflected through the colonial architecture and the churches.Dharamshala is a very beautiful town nestled in the splendid hills of Western Himalayas and is one of the most popular Himachal attractions. Cloaked in nature's pristine beauty, Dharamshala is the home of pine-clad hills, beautiful streams, rivers, lofty peaks, monestaries and ancient temples . This city is also the home of the great Dalai Lama and is the center of Tibetan Buddhism. It is also known as Little Lhasa.

Kullu Manali

The splendid landscape of Kullu Manali is simply gorgeous and breath taking. The place is the home of well defined snow-capped mountain peaks, clear water meanders, tiny fields, fruit orchards and acres of pine tree forests and deodars. From ancient temples to antiquity, to delightful sight-seeing spots and adventure activities, Kullu Manali is very much popular among the tourists.

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