Summers are here and this is the time, when we recieve lot of messages about suggesting Hill Stations around Delhi. Here we have tried to compile a list of hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. The post starts with some of the most popular Hill stations in Himalayan State of India and then gradually we tried to club some of the options in different regions, so that you can decide what suites you the best.
SHIMLA
KULLU - MANALI
DALHOUSIE - KHAJJIAR
DHARMSHALA - MCLEDOGANJ
KINNAUR
LAHAUL & SPITI
LAHAUL & SPITI
There are plenty of off-beat options as well and if you click on these options, you would find more details about how to reach, where to stay and main places to explore around that specific location/region.
8 Days road-trip around main hill stations of Himachal Pradesh
Top 10 Hill stations in Himachal Pradesh
When you plan a trip to Himachal, careful decision about commute is extremely important and we have tried to share details around options to reach these hill stations of Himachal Pradesh. Do check out - How to reach main Hill Stations of Himachal Pradesh
There are plenty of options of different sets of travelers. There are places which are perfect to relax in woods or sitting around the chilling water streams. At the same time, there are options with lot of adventure activities like camping, trekking, biking and rafting etc. Himachal is also rich in terms of culture and old architecture, so some of the interesting destinations are listed if you are interested in heritage.
Trekking and Camping Options -
Great National Himalayan Park
Shrikhand Trek, Kullu
Jalori Pass to Sarolsar Lake
Maryari Devi Trek in Mandi
Old Chamunda Trek - Kangra
Bijli Mahadev Trek, Kullu
Camping & Trekking around Kullu-Sarahan
Camping around Parashar Lake
Trekking around Kala Top and Dainkund (Dalhousie)
Trekking to Hatu Peak
Trek to Kamrunaag
Yosemite of India
Trekking to Triund and Laka
Manimahesh Trek around Bharmour
Camping at Dhomri
It also depends how much time you have for your travel plans. Although many of the options are appropriate for weekend or a little extended weekend, but there are enough options for weeklong or even longer trips. Kinnaur and Spiti are two most interesting regions which can be planned in 8-12 days. Do check out these destinations and let us know if you need more details to plan a trip to this part of the state. Many of the folks try to enter Kinnaur through Shimla and go into Spiti & come back via Manali. We would love to answer your specific questions, if any.
Kinnaur & Spiti -
Spiti Valley
Keylong
Tandi
Trilokinath
Chitkul
Sangla
Sangla
Udaipur
Kalpa
Nako
Kaza
Chandratal
The most popular hill station of Himachal you see in bollywood movies is Kullu Manali, especially in old movies. People who want to see snow definitely plan to visit Rohtang Pass. There are plenty of things to do and explore around Manali. Check out the links below and see what suites you r style of travel. There are various trekking options around, so if you are looking for adventure trip, I would encourage to check out our detailed posts to find more.
Places around Kullu Manali -
Kasol & Malana
Solang Valley
Rohtang Pass
Naggar and the it's popular Castle
Jibhi, Shoja and Banjar
Bijli Mahadev
White Water Rafting in Beas
Places around Mcleodganj, Palampur and Kangra Valley-
HPCA Cricket Stadium
Palampur
Bir Billing - where Paragliding World happened in 2015
Tsaglagkhang Temple
Naddi
Triund Trek
Baijnath
Bathu Temples dipped in water
St. John Church - On the way from Mcledoganj to Dharmshala
Ellora of Himachal Pradesh - Monolithic temples in Masrur
Garli Pragpur
Utrala
Dharmkot
Dharmkot
Being capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has diverse things to offer and there are unlimited number of off-beat options around Shimla region. Deep you go in Shimla district more interesting things you find. Shimla itself a great destination, although it gets crowded as well. But if that bothers you much, why not opt for other options around. The places like Fagu, Mashobara, Narkanda, Kurfi, Chail, Hatu Peak, Kotgarh, Rampur may sound familiar but there are plenty of other places to visit.
Places around Shimla -
Golf course in Hills - Naldehra
Rampur Bushahr
Narkanda
Sarahan Temple
Tani Jubber Lake
Hatu Peak - the favorite of adventure lovers
Apple and Cherry orchards of Kotgarh
Viceregal Lodge
Chail
Kufri
Driving around Himalayan Expressway
Hatkoti Temple
Darangati Wildlife Sanctuary
Shilaroo Hockey Stadium
Indian Institute of Advanced Studies - A must visit place in Shimla town
Jubbal Palace - A grand heritage architecture in rural Shimla
Shoghi
Dalhousie is a small town in Chamba region of Himachal Pradesh and easily accessible through Train till Pathankot. Peaceful hill station, just to relax. Surrounding places like Khajjiar, Kala Top Wildlife Sactuary, Dainkund, Chamba, Chamera Dam, Bharmour makes this whole region rich in terms of natural beauty. I have been Dalhousie plenty of times and always loved being there. Less commercial as compared to Shimla and Manali. And there are plenty of options around Dalhousie, where you can go and stay in Homestays.
Places around Dalhousie -
Khajjiar - The MiniSwatzerland of India
Chamba - It's temples, handicraft and royality
Kala Top and Wildlife around
Chamera Lake with shining green water
Places around Mandi -
Parashar Lake
Janjehli Valley
Pangna Fort, Karsog Valley
Naina Devi
Saat Sarovar around Rewalsar
Rewalsar Lake
Barot Valley and the famous Trout Fish
Pashakot Temple and water stream
Kamrunaag Hike and Temple in the middle of green hills
Shikari Devi
Pandoh Dam
Main places to explore around Solan -
Jatoli Temple
Barog
Kasauli
Interesting places around Hamirpur & Una regions -
Govind Sagar Lake
Baba Balak Nath and the water reservoir
Chintpurni Temple
Bada Bhangal and it's unique landscapes/culture
Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh -
Shring Rishi Gufa
Renuka Lake
Churdhar Santuary
Nahan
Haripurdhar
Churdhar Santuary
Nahan
Haripurdhar
Monasteries -
Dzongsar Monsatery at Chauntra, Mandi
Dechen Monastery, Kullu
Tashi Jong Monastery around Palampur
BONUS -
Shimla in Monsoons
Don't miss to try out Himachali food 'Dham'
15 Offbeat destinations in different regions of Himachal Pradesh
Hidden Gems around Shimla
Meditation and Yoga Centres in Himachal Pradesh
10 Places to find snow
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