HIMANCHAL TOURISM

The state, with many a snow-bound Himalayan peak, has some of the most spectacular
landscapes in the country. It also has some very popular holiday resorts which are easily
accessible.

Apart from sight-seeing, it offers immense scope for trekking, skiing and rafting.
Shivalik, Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal are the major mountain ranges in the state. Tibba,
Indrasan, Kullu Pumori, Leo Pargial, Menthosa, Mulkila, Papsura, White Sail are
some of the peaks which rise above 6000 mts. And there are mighty rivers like Beas,
Ravi, Sutlej and Chandra in which white water rafting is a a rage with youngsters.

There are awesome glaciers and enchanting lakes, snow-capped peaks and lush-
green valleys. Clean and peaceful, Himachal has good roads and communication
facilities.

Nahan, Renuka, Paonta Sahib segment

There are in the segment several historically and mythologically important places.
The Shivalik mountains here are indescribably picturesque. The Jagannath temple, Bala
Sundari temple and Shivalik Forest Park are important places of tourist interest in Nahan.
Parashuram Tal, in Renuka, is profiled like a sleeping lady. There is a wildlife sanctuary
around the lake which has boating facility. Paonta Sahib, a gurudwara dedicated to the
tenth Sikh guru Govind Singh, is situated on the bank of the Yamuna.

HOW TO REACH: The nearest airports are at Chandigarh, Dehra Dun and Shimla.
Ambala rail station is 100 km from Nahan. Dehra Dun station is 65 km from Paonta.
Both the stations connect Delhi. Delhi to Renuka by road is 350 km.

Shimla (Simla) Segment

At 2130 mts, Shimla was the summer Capital of the British India. On account of its
climate and accessibility, it is one of the most popular hill resorts in the country. The
Mall, with its colonial architecture and shops, Lower bazaar, the Ridge, Lakkar bazaar,
Tibetan bazaar, the former Viceregal Lodge now housing the Indian Institute of Advanced
Studies, Prospect Hill, the famous Glen, Chadwick Falls, Summer Hill, Jakhoo hill are
some of the spots of tourist interest in Shimla. Christ Church and St Michael's cathedral
are two important landmarks. Kamna Devi on Prospect hill, Jakhoo temple, Tara Devi
and the famous Kali Bari draw a lot of Hindu pilgrims.

Chall, 43 km from Shimla, has the world's highest cricket pitch and polo ground.
Kasauli, 77 km from Shimla and 35 km from Kalka, situated at an altitude of 1927 mts,
has quaint ambience of a colonial past. Hatkoti is 104 from Shimla. It has some ancient
temples. This is the place where the gods are said to gave fought among themselves.
Narkanda is 64 km from Shimla (2700 mts). It has slopes for skiing for both beginners as
well as regulars.

CLIMATE: Max temp in summer is 30 deg C, min in winter minus 4 deg C.

CLOTHING: Heavy woollen in winter. Shopping: Carpets, shawls and leather goods are
main items of tourist attraction. Shimla is also famous for jewellery since ancient times.

Beas Valley Segment

(Delhi-Shimla-Mandi-Rewalsar-Kullu-Manali-Rohtang-Naggar-Manikaran-Delhi)

Kullu
Manali
Rohtang Pass
Kullu

A district headquarters, Mandi (800) is a commercial centre on the banks of the

Beas. With its old stone temples, it is called the Varanasi of the Hills. There are remains
of old palaces and colonial architecture. Mandi is the gateway to Kullu valley. The
nearest airport is Bhuntar, 59 km. Rail connects it to Pathankot, Joginder Nagar and
Shimla. Chandigarh to Mandi via Ropar and Bilaspur is 203 km by road. Mandi to
Pathankot is 210 km. During winter temp falls below zero. In summer it is rather hot.
Mandi has a host of old temples. The most famous is Bhootnath temple. Located on a
mountain, Rewalsar is very picturesque. The place is sacred for Hindus, Buddhists and
Sikhs. It was the seat of Padmasambhava, the Tibetans' guru Rimpoche. Kullu valley is
the base for several trekking routes such as Chanderkhani pass to Malana, Jalori
pass/Bashleo pass to Shimla and Piati pass to Sarahan. Kullu presents an intertwining set
of enchanting valleys.

Places around Kullu: A nearby place of tourist interest is the Bijli Mahadev temple, 14
km away. The shivlinga here is frequently damaged by lightning which is conducted
down by a long pole nearby. Every time the linga is put together with butter. The
Basheshwar Mahadev temple in Bajaura, 15 km, is famous for its stone-carvings.
Manikaran, 45 km, has hot sulphur springs, at 1737 mts. It is close to the Parvati river,
sacred for Hindus and Sikhs. Trekking starts here for Pulga, Khirganga and Mantalai. The
route goes up to Pin Parvati pass, at 4802 mts and enters Sutlej valley. Naggar is 23 km
from Kullu. A gallery here contains the paintings of the famous Russian artist Nicholas
Roerich.
 The Dhauladhar Segment

(Delhi-Chintpurni-Jwalamukhi-Kangra-Dalhousie-Khajjiar-Chamba-Dharamsala-
Chamundi-Palampur-Joginder Nagar-Delhi)

It was at Jwalamukhi that, as the legend says, Adishakti, known as Sati or Parvati,
was born out of flames when the trinity prayed to the superpower for help. She grew up
in the house of Prajapathi Daksha and later became the consort of Lord Shiva. Pandavas
built the first temple here. Ashtabhuja temple, one km away, is an ancient place of
worship. Chaumukha, 22 km, is a Shiva temple with a four-faced image.

Panj Teerth and Mahakaleshwar, 9 km, are two sacred places situated on the banks
of the Beas. Palampur (1249 mts) is a major station in Kangra valley. The region has
several tea gardens. Kangra tea is world famous. The famous Kangra fort is 27 km away.
Palampur is 545 km from Delhi. Baijnath, 15 km away from Palamur, has a temple where
Shiva is worshipped as Vaidyanath, the lord of physicians. It is a famous pilgrim centre.
Ravana is said to have worshipped Shiva for immortality here. Palampur has some good
trekking routes.

The nearest airports are Gaggi in Kangra and Bhuntar near Kullu.

Joginder Nagar offers facilities for trekking and fishing. Macchiyal is a sacred lake
dedicated to Machendru Devta. The Bassi power house area is a good picnic spot. There
is a trout breeding centre at the reservoir of the power project. Across Uhl is Nargu
wildlife sanctuary. Trekking, hang-gliding and para-gliding facilities are available in
Barot which is also the best place for angling in Himachal Pradesh

A Tourist Guide

Seasons: Winter Dec to Mar temp minus 5 deg C to 25 deg C in valleys, minus 5 deg
C to 15 deg C in hills; Summer Apr-Jun 15 deg C to 35 deg C in valleys, 10 deg C to 20
deg C in hills; Monsoon: Jul 15 to Sep temp 15 deg C to 30 deg C in valleys, 10 deg C to
25 deg C on hills; Autumn: Sep-Nov temp 10 deg C to 30 deg C in valleys, 5 deg C to 25
deg C on hills.

Trekking Routes: Rohru-Chanshal-Dodrakwar-Rupin-Sangla; Sangla-Badrinath; Jalori

pass; Chandrakhani pass; Kullu-Manali-Chandratal-Manali-Parvati valley-Dharamsala-
Triund-Chaamba-Bharmour-Manimahesh-Chamba-Killar-Sachi pass; Bharmour-
Baijnath; Bharmour-Lahaul; Chandratal; Barashigri glacier;
Kinnaur-Kailash-Bhaba-Pin valley.

Skiing (Jan-Mar): Solang Nalla (Manali), Narkanda and Rohtang pass

 Ice Skating (Jan-Mar): Shimla

Heli Skiing (Jan-Mar): Manali

River Rafting: Rivers: Sutlej, Beas and Chenab; Locations: Shamshi (Kullu),
Tattapani, Rampur and Jispa (Lahaul)
Para Gliding and Hang Gliding: Bir, Manali, Bilaspur and Rohru

Lake Sports: Gobindsagar (Bilaspur), Pongdam (Kangra)

Fishing: Rohru, Sangla, Saini, Katrain, Barot (trout)

Wildlife: Great Himalayan national park, Parvati valley, Kullu, Pin valley
national park, Spiti, Renuka sanctuary, Pongdam sanctuary, Sarahan, Kufri,
Gopalpur zoo

Rivers: Beas, Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab, Yamuna, Pabbar, Giri, Parvati, Baspa
Lakes: Prashar, Khajjiar, Renuka, Giobundsagar, Dal, Pongdam, Pandoh,
Manimahesh, Brighu, Chandratal.

Temples: Jwalamukhi, Chamunda, Brajeshwari, Chintpurni, Baijnath,

Laxminarayan, Chaurasi, Chhatrari Taranadevi, Rewalsar, Raghunath,
Bijlimahadev, Dhungri, Bhimakali, Hatkoti, Jakhoo, Sankatmoc-han, Kalibari,
Nainadevi, Baba Balak Nath, Deothsidh.

Monasteries: Dharamsala, Key, Dhankar, Tabo, Nako, Pooh, Kanam, Jangi, Murang,
Ribba, Reckongpeo

Sikh pilgrim centres: Paonta Sahib, Rewalsar, Manikaran

Churches: Christ church at Kasauli, Christ Church at Shimla, St Johns'

Church at Mecleodgang, St Francis at Dalhousie

Fairs: Winter carnival, Manali - Feb; Mandi Shivratri, Ladarcha fair, Spiti - Jul; Minjar
fair, Chamba, Manimahesh fair, Bharmour; Tribal festival, Keylong -Aug; Phulech
festival of flowers, Kinnaur - Sep;
Kullu Dussehra - Oct; Lavi fair, Rampur - Nov;
Renuka fair - Nov; Ice Skating carnival - Dec

Heritage monuments: Kangra fort, Taragarh, Rampur, Nalagah, Arki and Jubbal
palaces, Bhimakali temple, Naggar castle, Kamru fort, Gondla fort, Lahaul, Viceregal
lodge, Christ Church, Chapslee, Woodvilla palace, Chail palace
 Museums: State museum at Shimla, Kangra art gallery, Dharamsala, Bhurisingh
museum, Chamba, Roerich art gallery, Naggar, Sobha Singh art gallery, Andretta, near
Palampur.

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