HIMACHAL PRADESH

Rohtang Pass

(1,291)

Paragliding, glacier, and adventure

Rohtang Pass, is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh
Spiti Valley

Monastery, river, snow leopard, and cycling

The Spiti Valley is a cold desert mountain valley located high in the Himalaya mountains in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name "Spiti" means "The Middle
Kalka–Shimla railway

The Kalka–Shimla railway is a 2 ft 6 in narrow-gauge railway in North India which traverses a mostly-mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It is known for dramatic views of the hills and surrounding
Mall Road, Shimla

Shopping

Mall Road is the main street in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. Constructed during British colonial rule, the Mall road is located a level below the ridge. The offices of
Chandra Taal

(185)

Lake and camping

Chandra Taal, or Chandra Tal is a lake situated in the Spiti part of the Lahul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
Hidimba Devi Temple

(2,185)

Historic wooden Hindu temple in a forest

This 1500s Hindu temple built of wood in a cedar forest has intricate carvings & a shrine.
Jakhoo

(1,215)

Hindu temple with an iconic statue

Scenic mountaintop Hindu temple with a massive sculpture of Lord Hanumaan & many wild monkeys.
Christ Church

(917)

Stately church in a tranquil setting

Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic, romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ.
The Ridge, Shimla

(212)

The Ridge road is a large open space, located in the heart of Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Ridge is the hub of all cultural activities of Shimla. It is situated along
Bara-lacha la

(113)

Lake

Bara-lacha la also known as Bara-lacha Pass, or Bārā Lācha La, is a high mountain pass in Zanskar range, connecting Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, situated
Kunzum Pass

(66)

Lake

Kunzum Pass from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley and Lahaul Valley with the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is on the route to Kaza the subdivisional headquarters of Spiti. There
Key Monastery

(164)

Remote monastery with picturesque views

Secluded monastery with scenic mountain & valley views, plus tea service for visitors.
Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh

Yoga, hiking, and backpacking

Dharamkot is a small hill station in Kangra district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. On the crest of a hill above McLeodGanj, Dharamkot is a spot with wide views of the Kangra Valley
Manu Temple

(320)

Old Hindu temple in scenic surrounds

This historical Hindu temple in a serene setting backdropped by mountains is accessible by foot.
Prashar Lake

(568)

Lake and camping

Prashar Lake lies 49km north of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India, with a three storied pagoda-like temple dedicated to the sage Prashar.
Bhrigu Lake

(112)

Lake and camping

Bhrigu Lake or Brighu Lake is a lake located at an elevation of around 4,300 metres in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located to the east of Rohtang Pass and is around 6 kilometres
Dal Lake

(164)

Lake

Dal Lake is a small mid-altitude lake near the village of Tota Rani in Kangra district (Himachal Pradesh) in northern India. The name 'Dal Lake' is taken from Kashmir's Dal Lake. The lake is
Great Himalayan National Park

(152)

National park in a mountainous setting

Sprawling national park with diverse plant & animal species in a scenic, high-altitude setting.
Rashtrapati Niwas

(487)

Guided tours of grand British building

This palatial former summer home of British viceroys, now a government office, offers guided tours.
Pin Valley National Park

(113)

Mountainous terrain with Buddhist stupas

Expansive mountain park featuring peaks, valleys & Himalayan cedars, plus Buddhist monasteries.
Summer Hill, Shimla

Summer Hill is a distant suburb of Shimla, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh at a height of 2,123 meters. It is on a hill, 5 km west to the Shimla Ridge, and is part of the seven-hill cluster.
Triund

(633)

Camping, glacier, hiking, and paragliding

Triund is a small hill in the Kangra district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Triund Hill Station is a part of Dharamkot. Triund is at the foot of the Dhauladhar ranges and is at
Kinnaur Kailash

(89)

Mountain

The Kinnaur Kailash is a mountain in the Kinnaur district of the Indian state Himachal Pradesh. The Kinnaur Kailash has a height of 6050 meters and is considered as sacred by both Hindu and Buddhist
Chintpurni

(1,629)

Sacred Hindu temple & pilgrimage site

Temple & Shakti peetha (pilgrimage site), believed to be the locale of goddess Sati's severed head.
Scandal Point
Khajjiar Lake

(77)

Lake

Khajjiar Lake is situated in Khajjiar, in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated at a height of around 1,920 m above sea level between Dalhousie and Chamba Town. The lake
Kareri Lake

(82)

Lake and camping

Kareri Lake is a high altitude, shallow, fresh water lake south of the Dhauladhar range approximately 9 km North West of Dharamsala in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its surface is 2934 metres
Namgyal Monastery

(113)

Calm monastery with mountain view

Buddhist monastery in a mountain setting, offering tranquil surrounds & picturesque views.
St. John in the Wilderness Church

(291)

Stately, Neo-Gothic Anglican church

18th-century church featuring a Neo-Gothic brick facade, stained-glass windows & a viceroy's tomb.
Tabo Monastery

(83)

Monastery and buddhism

Tabo Monastery is located in the Tabo village of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It was founded in 996 CE in the Tibetan year of the Fire Ape. by the Tibetan Buddhist lotsawa
Kangra Fort

(1,703)

Archaeological remains, a museum & tours

Hilltop ruins of an ancient fort with audio tours & a museum housing photos, artifacts & sculptures.
Manimahesh Lake

(134)

Lake, mountain, glacier, and adventure

Manimahesh Lake is a high altitude lake situated close to the Manimahesh Kailash Peak in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, in the Bharmour subdivision of Chamba district of the Indian state
Indrahar Pass

(20)

Mountain

Indrahar Pass is a mountain pass in the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas. Located at 32°17.852′N 76°22.872′E and an altitude of 4,342 metres above mean sea level, near the tourist town of Dharamshala
Bhimakali Temple

(276)

Temple and architecture

Shri Bhima Kali Temple is a temple at Sarahan in Himachal Pradesh in India, dedicated to the mother goddess Bhimakali, presiding deity of the rulers of former Bushahr State. The temple is situated
Bhakra Dam

(997)

Massive, manmade concrete dam

Built 1948–1963, this 741-ft. structure is one of the world's highest concrete gravity dams.
Rupin Pass

(24)

River

Rupin Pass is a high altitude pass across the Himalaya mountain range in state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It lies on a traditional shepherd and hiking route which starts from Dhaula in Uttarakhand
Indian Institute of Advanced Study

(790)

Elegant institute with public tours

Educational facility housed in an 1880s Indo-Gothic mansion, offering tours to the public.
Suraj Tal

(42)

Lake

Suraj Tal or Suraj Tal Lake also called Surya taal, is a sacred body of water, literally means the Lake of the Sun God, and lies just below the Bara-lacha-la pass in the Lahaul and Spiti valley
Renuka Lake

(194)

Lake

Renuka lake is in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh in India and it is 672 m above the sea level. It is the largest lake in Himachal Pradesh, with a circumference of about 3214 m. This
Nako Lake

(45)

Lake

Nako Lake is a high altitude lake in the Pooh sub-division of the Kinnaur district. It forms part of the boundary of Nako village and seems that the village is half buried in the lake's border
Manali Sanctuary

(477)

Wildlife refuge, wildlife, and park

The Manali Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The sanctuary starts about 2 km from Manali. It is the catchment of Manalsu khad. A path from Manali log huts
Pandoh Dam

Reservoir, rafting, river, and lake

The Pandoh Dam is an embankment dam on the Beas River in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Under the Beas Project, the dam was completed in 1977 and its primary purpose is hydroelectric
Kangra Valley

Paragliding

Kangra Valley is situated in the Western Himalayas. Administratively, it predominantly lies in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is a popular tourist destination, with the peak season
Manimahesh Kailash Peak

(117)

Mountain, lake, and climbing

The Manimahesh Kailash Peak, also known as Chamba Kailash, which stands towering high over the Manimahesh Lake, is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, the. It is located in the Bharmour subdivision
Hamta Pass

(97)

Adventure, lake, and camping

Hamta Pass lies at an altitude of 4270 m on the Pir Panjal range in the Himalayas. It is a small corridor between Lahaul and Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. Hamta Village is located
Kali Bari Temple, Shimla

(347)

Landmark temple built around 1845

Circa-1845 hilltop temple accessible by stairs & popular for picturesque mountain views.
Himalayan Nature Park

(768)

Showcase for Himalayan animals

Zoo housing Himalayan species such as snow leopards & brown bears in a forested setting.
Chamera Dam

Lake, reservoir, and river

The Chamera Dam impounds the River Ravi and supports the hydroelectricity project in the region. It is located near the town of Dalhousie, in the Chamba district in the state of Himachal Pradesh
Bhagsu Nag
Rewalsar Lake

(138)

Lake

Rewalsar Lake is a mid-altitude lake located on a mountain spur in the Mandi district, 22.5 km south-west from Mandi, in India. Its elevation is about 1,360 m above sea level. The lake is shaped