Himachal Calls the Wanderer

Manal is a resort town, near Kullu town in Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in the northern end of the Kullu Valley, formed by the Beas River. The town is located in the Kullu district, approximately 270 kilometers (170 mi) north of the state capital of Shimla and 544 kilometers (338 mi) northeast of the national capital of New Delhi.

Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India in 1864. After independence, the city became the capital of East Punjab and was later made the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. It is the principal commercial, cultural and educational center of the state.

Kasauli’s Monkey point is the highest point of the town and is one of the most famous attractions of the place. Located at a mere distance of 4 kilometres from the bus stand, this destination has a small temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman that remains crowded with monkeys.

Dalhousie is a popular hill station spread out over five hills in Himachal Pradesh boasting views of the snow-capped peaks of the Dhauladhar ranges. Famous for its meadows, dense forests, and waterfalls, it is especially a favorite amongst honeymooners and family vacationers.

A hot spot for adventure sports, Kullu is best known for paragliding, river rafting, hiking, and of course, trekking. Some of the most popular treks such as the Bijli Mahadev temple trek, the Parvati valley trek, originate from Kullu.

This place to visit in Manikaran is a natural geological marvel, full of hot boiling water that is rich in Uranium and radioactive substances. The water within is considered auspicious and said to have healing properties for the human body that can cure skin and other disorders. There are folklores attached to the spring that hail their origin from Hindu and Sikh religions.

Chamba is a town in northwestern Himachal Pradesh state, northwestern India. The town lies on the Ravi River between two mountain ridges. Places to visit in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh include Laxminarayan Temple, Champavati Temple, Akhand Chandi Palace, Rang Mahal, Bhuri Singh Museum, Church of Scotland, Khajjiar Lake, Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary, Chamera Lake, Chamunda Devi Temple.

Bir Billing is a charming town located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is renowned globally as a paragliding hotspot and is also a center for ecotourism, spiritual studies, and meditation. Billing, situated north of Bir, serves as the launch site for paragliders, who glide down to the landing site in Bir. The area also offers options for trekking, mountain biking, angling, and camping.