Hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh
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Himachal Pradesh protected area network of 32 wildlife
sanctuaries and 2 national parks represents the myriad
diversity of life in the North Western Himalayas. With 64
species of mammals, 463 of birds in Himchal Pradesh
National Park, 43 of reptiles and 516 of aquatic fauna
swarming between over 3240 species of plants than define a
range of eco-system and habitants, there is, for the
wildlife enthusiast, the indefatigable trekker and the
romantic vacationer, an endless quest. There are many
hill Station in Himachal Pradesh. There are two
national parks in Himachal Pradesh. Both are natural
wonders.
DALHOUSIE
Dalhousie is a quiet town, with a sense
of enchantment. Dalhousie hill station spreads over five
low-level hills at the western edge of the Dhauladhar
mountain
range, just east of the Ravi River. The picturesque town
is interspersed with the colonial-era buildings, low
roofed stalls and hotels. The pine-covered slopes around
it are intersected with paths and treks, which are ideal
for short undemanding walks. The gateway to the Chamba
Valley, this colonial town was established in 1854 by the
British governor-general Lord Dalhousie. Covering an area
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Dalhausie Hill Station has charming architecture and panoramic views of
both plains and the white capped views of the mountainous
ranges.
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| DHARAMSALA |
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Set against the backdrop of the
dramatic Dhauladhar mountains, Dharamsala Hill station is perched on
the high slopes in the upper reaches of Kangra Valley. The
town is divided into two distinct and widely separated
sections, Upper and Lower Dharamsala, which differ almost
a thousand metres in height.
Today, Dharamsala has become the synonymous to the Tibetan
government in exile and the home of Tibetan leader Dalai
Lama. Even if the Tibetan community dominates the town,
still it has retained the colonial lifestyle and British
fervour. Dharamshal Travel is a best destination of India.
Dharamsala over looks the plains and is surrounded by
dense pine trees and Deodar forests. A nearby snowline
with numerous streams and cool healthy atmosphere makes
the surroundings very attractive.
Dharamsala is a busy bazaar town and has established
itself as the travellers base camp, who come to explore
the nearby mountains. The Kotwali Bazaar provides the
entire colour and characteristic of a small town, which is
mixed with the simple life style. Dharamshala is a best
hill Station of Himachal Pradesh.
The colourful temple and Gompas, which reflect the culture
of Tibet, adds attraction for the visitor. The Kangra
museum gives an overview of the rich past of the region
and on the other hand there are institutes that have been
established to preserve the Tibetan art, cultures and
traditions.
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MANALI |
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The Kullu valley has an ancient town in
its lap called Manali. Surrounded by towering peaks at an
arm length, Manali Hill Station major asset is its proximity to the
snowline. It is a flourishing orchard industry, a popular
honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous treks as
well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport
lovers.
Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'. Manu is the
mythological character who is supposed to have survived
when the world was drowned in Flood. He then came to
Manali and recreated human life. Thus, the area of Manali
is sacred and Hindus treat the temples over here as
pilgrimage.
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CHAMBA |
Bilaspur is a place where
the echoes of the past mingle with the tomorrow. The new
town, on the bank of the Gobindsagar Lake of the Bhakra
Dam is 64-km from Kiratpur on the Chandigarh-Manali
National Highway No-21.
In the dim past, many centuries ago, Rishi Vyas came to
the bank of the Satluj river to do penance in the verdant
and fertile district abounding in low hills, forests,
grazing lands, rivulets and streams. In the Vyas Gufa,
which draws a continuous host of tourists and pilgrims,
the Rishi who penned the Mahabharata, lived as he prepared
himself for the arduous task, which he was about to
perform latter in another Gufa in the Uttrakhand way up in
the celestial heights of the mighty Himalayas.
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LAHAUL & SPITI |
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.
Lahaul is marked by a central mass of uniformly high
mountains, massive glaciers, passes, lakes and gushing
rivers. The two rivers, Chandra and Bhaga, which rise on
either side of the Baralacha La, flow through the narrow
Chandra and Bhaga valleys. Lahaul is a land of fascinating
Buddhist art and culture. Often called as the 'middle
country', Spiti is a cold desert regarded as a "World
within a world" and "Palace where the gods live". The
monasteries of Lahaul-Spiti are rich repositories of
ancient murals, thankas, woodcarving and golden images of
Padmasambhava.
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