India gives so many reasons to visit for its traveler. One of the important reasons is Mountain beauty of India and Himachal is one of them. Himachal Pradesh is situated in the northern part of India and western Himalayas. The word Himachal means ‘The Land of Snow’ and Himachal Pradesh makes you believe that. Himachal Pradesh is home to snow-capped mountains and some very beautiful Rivers. Let’s explore Top 05 Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh.

The beauty of the mountains is beyond imagination. Himachal Pradesh is like a Heaven for Mountain lovers and trekkers. The entire state is amazingly beautiful and worth visiting and it’s not possible to cover in one post. Here I will take you to the top 05 places where I have been personally.

Top 05 Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh

01. Shimla : 

Shimla is capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is the first name that comes to everyone’s mind when people think about Himachal Pradesh. This is the reason you will find Shimla very crowded. Shimla has been featured in so many Bollywood movies that is why it is quite popular among people. Shimla is a good destination for families because of it easily reachable by road and train. All the options for hotels from budget to luxury easily available.

Things to do :

• Try some shopping at Mall Road.
• Take a trip to Kufri around 25 Km.
• Visit Green Valley around 12 Km.

Best time to visit: March to June and December to January for Snowfall. Being a capital Shimla in most popular in Top 05 Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh.

How to reach: the Nearest Train station is Kalka. From Kalka, you will get Toy Train to Shimla. By road, it is around 90 Km from Chandigarh.

2. Manali :

 Manali is the second popular hill station among the people in Himachal Pradesh. 275 Km away from Shimla. Manali is less crowded if compare with Shimla. Shimla to Manali road journey makes it more beautiful. Especially after Mandi which is a town on the way from Shimla to Manali you travel along with Beas River. Manali is situated on the Riverbank of Beas which also offers River Rafting opportunity for you. You can always enjoy a view of snow-capped mountains if you are staying in Manali.

Things to do : 

• Visit Solang Valley for Paragliding around 15 Km.
• Visit Rohtang Pass around 55 Km.
• Visit Kullu around 50 Km.
• Visit Manikaran around 80 Km.
• River Rafting in Beas.

Best time to visit: April to June and November to February for Snow. Because of Rohtang pass Manali witness lots of footfall and deserve to be in Top 05 Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh.

How to reach: You can go to Via Shimla or Via Bilaspur from Chandigarh. The nearest airport is Bhuntar Kullu around 50 Km.

3. Dharamshala :

Dharamshala was the house of Dalai Lama and still remains house to his monastery and so many followers. Dharamshala is one of the best places if you are looking for spirituality and peace of mind for yourself.

Things to do : 

• Visit Bhgasu Fall and Temple around 12 Km.
• Visit the Dalai Lama monastery.
• Visit Cricket Stadium.
• Visit Tea Gardens.

Best time to visit: April to June and November to February for Snow.

How to reach: the Nearest airport is Dharamshala itself. The nearest Train station is Pathankot which is around 85 Km.

4. Dalhousie :

Dalhousie was named after Lord Dalhousie, who was the British governor in the 19th century. Dalhousie is again a very peaceful hill station in Himachal Pradesh. Full of amazing views and lovely weather which makes you fall in love with Dalhousie. Dalhousie is a small and one of the best places to relax away from the hustle-bustle of life.

Things to do : 

• Visit Khajjiar ‘Mini Switzerland’ around 25 Km.
• Visit Dainkund Peak around 20 Km.
• Visit Panchpula around 03 Km.

Best time to visit: April to June and November to January for snow. It is called small Switzerland in India and come in Top 05 Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh

How to reach: the Nearest airport is Dharamshala around 100 Km. Nearest Trains station is Pathankot around 80 Km.

5. Kasol : 

Kasol is a small village on the way to Manali to Manikaran. It is situated on the Riverbank of Parvati. Kasol is very popular among hippies. Kasol is like heaven if you like to live like a Hippie. You will find all the stuff which makes a hippie’s life perfect. Kasol is home to so many hippies from all over the world who come to India.

Things to do :

•  Spend a few days like a Hippie.
• Enjoy nature and peace, away from the hustle-bustle of cities.
• Visit Manikaran around 40 Km.
• Visit Manali around 50 Km.

Best time to visit: April to June and November to January for snow.

How to reach: the Nearest airport is Bhuntar Kullu. You can also reach by road from Kullu.