Himachal Pradesh is covered by natural beauty like abundant greenery, beautiful waterfalls, mountain ranges and deep valleys. The state is also known for its amazing temples that is why it is also called “Land of Gods” or "Devbhoomi". One such temple is situated near Pong Dam in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, known as “Bathu Ki Ladi”. I...
Baijnath Temple is one of the most popular temples in Himachal Pradesh. It is situated on the banks of river Beas, in the lap of beautiful snow-capped Dhauladhar Himalayan Range. The Lord Shiva deity is worshipped here as “God of Healing” also known as Vaidayanath or more popularly known as Baijnath, on whom the name of the town is...
What comes to your mind when you hear of Bir-billing? Paragliding? But that’s not it. Bir has so much to offer other than paragliding. Let us have a look at different things which are underexplored but are going to leave you awestruck.
Bir is located in the Joginder Nagar valley in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh in India. Himachal as...
Shimla, better known as the "Queen of Hills," is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and the most popular hill station. The place is surrounded by snow-covered Himalayas and lush green forests of oak, rhododendron, and cedar trees. The pleasant climate and the scenic beauty of Shimla attracted the British, and in 1864, they made it their summer capital. Shimla...
Hamirpur is the Municipal Council, and is the smallest district in Himachal Pradesh. The town holds the scenic beauty and is well surrounded by beautiful Shivalik Ranges, trees of dense Pine forests and river Beas flowing through it.
The place was ruled by the decedents of Katoch dynasty named Raja Hamir Chand in 1700 AD to 1740 AD, thus the...
Dharamshala is a beautiful hill station immersed in the glory of Mother Nature and Buddhist culture. Dharamshala means ‘a spiritual dwelling’, which refers to a shelter or rest house for pilgrims and travellers. This calm and serene hill station is home to the 14th and current Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso) who, came to India after the...
Kullu is a District in Himachal Pradesh and is also known as “Land of Gods”. The largest valley is Kullu valley located on the banks of Beas River surrounded by majestic snow clad mountains and forest of pine, deodar, apple orchids. It is a gateway to the most picturesque destination named Manali. The name Kullu is derived from the...
The Kangra Fort is located in the southwestern outskirts of Kangra town in Himachal Pradesh, which was constructed around 4th Century B.C. by the Royal Katoch Family of Kangra. The fort is situated atop a hill, on the base of which river Banganga and Patal Ganga flow together, making the place very attention-grabbing. It is the largest fort in...
Do you want to beat the summer heat by visiting some hill stations or refresh yourself in winters by seeing snow? The hill stations in India, especially the ones in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, are surely a treat to the faculties. The hill stations in India are considered the ideal places to visit North India due to their grand...
Atal Tunnel, named after former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, was initially known as Rohtang Tunnel until 25th December 2019. On that day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially renamed the tunnel in honor of Shree Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on Vajpayee's birthday. This tunnel is located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It passes under the Rohtang Pass...
