Shimla
Shimla is an famous Indian city located in the northern region of
India in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is a historic city build
during British era and known for its hestoric buldings. It has also
served as the Summer capital of Britis Raj. It " surrounded by the
seven hills so also known as Queen of Hills" offer mesmorising views
of mountains.
The Ridge, Shimla
The Ridge is the hub of all cultural activities of Shimla. It is
situated along the Mall Road, which is the famous shopping
center of Shimla and offer's fantastic view of Shimla Hills.
Near Ridge there is Lakkarbazar which is famos for woodcrafts.
It runs east to west alongside the Mall Road, and joins it at
the Scandal Point on the west side. On the east side, The Ridge
road leads to Lakkar Bazaar, a wooden crafts market. It's the
major landmark and the most easily recognized face of the hill
station. When winter sets in and when the country had its first
major snowfall of the year, most newspapers printed photos of
the ridge submerged in clumps of fresh snow.
Near Old Bus Stand or Railway Station Shimla.
No Entry Fee.
24/7.
1 Hour to 1.5 Hours max.
Horse riding, Shopping, Cultural Activities, Churche,
Food, Sunset.
Jakhoo Tample, Shimla
Looking for the best spiritual places to visit in Shimla? Don’t
miss Jakhoo Hill, the highest point in the city. This spot
offers stunning views of the landscape and is home to the famous
Jakhoo Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. As you climb the hill,
you’ll also encounter a giant statue of Lord Hanuman, which is a
popular spot for visitors to take photos. Keep an eye out for
the playful monkeys that call the hill home, adding to the
unique charm of this spiritual retreat. According to the
Ramayana, Hanuman stopped at the location to rest while
searching for the Sanjivni Booti to revive Lakshmana. A giant
108-feet-high idol of Hanuman was unveiled at Jakhu Hanuman
temple on 4 November 2010
Near Ridge or Lakkarbazar.
No Entry Fee.
8am to 9 pm.
2 Hour by walking or approx 45 minute by roapway.
Famous For :- This temple is dedicated to lord Hanuman and
the temple holds its history back to Ramayan era. The
large statue of Hanuman on hilltop is also a source of
attraction for the tourists.
Tara Devi Tample, Shimla
Tara Devi temple was built by Sen dynasty kings sometime around
1766 A.D.[1] The fort of Giri Sen is still there in Junga.
According to a story which traces back to 250 years, the king
Bhupendra Sen built the temple and after he had a vision in
which Goddess Tara Devi asked him to install a template there so
that people could get her blessings. He also installed a wooden
statue of Goddess there. Later, King Balbir Sen had a vision of
Goddess Tara where she asked him to install the temple on Tarav
hill top. The king did the same and also erected an idol of
Goddess made up of "Ashtadhatu",[4] a mix of eight precious
elements.The idol was carried on an element named Shankar. It is
believed that individuals who visit with unwavering devotion
will have their wishes come true.
It is 10km away from the Shimla city.
No Entry Fee.
7am to 6:30pm.
2 Hour to 3 Hours max.
The temple is older more then 250 years.
Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla
When it comes to top places to visit in Shimla, the Rashtrapati
Niwas, or the Viceregal Lodge, is definitely a must-see. This
majestic architectural marvel is a reminder of Shimla’s
historical significance and its colonial past. Today, it houses
the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, making it one of the
best historical places in the world for scholars and researchers
to conduct in-depth studies. So make sure to add the Rashtrapati
Niwas to your list of top places to visit in Shimla. The
building that houses the institute was originally built as a
home for Lord Dufferin, Viceroy of India from 1884 to 1888, and
was called the Viceregal Lodge. It housed all the subsequent
viceroys and governors-general of India. It occupies Observatory
Hill, one of the seven hills that Shimla is built upon.
It is near the Vidhansabha Chauk Shimla
100 Rs. for Indian nationals and 500 Rs for forigen
nationals
9:30am to 5pm. (closed on Monday and national holidays.)
30 Minute to 45 Minute approx.
The building have historic value and have many historic
items on display for visitors.
Kufri, Shimla
Kufri is a resort hill station in the district of Shimla, India.
It is located 20 km from the state capital Shimla on the
National Highway No. 5(also known as Hindustan Tibet road). On
the Kufri Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and
restaurants mix with Indian-style hotels and souvenir shops are
to look for during a visit. Kufri with NH-5, Shimla The name
Kufri is derived from the word kufr meaning "lake" in the local
language. The highest point in the surrounding region,[1] Kufri
has a Himalayan wildlife zoo which hosts rare antelopes, felines
and birds including the Himalayan monal, the state bird of
Himachal Pradesh until 2007. During winter a meandering path
through the potato plantations turns into a popular ski track.
It is 20 km away from the Shimla City.
There is no entery fee but if want to enter Kufri Fun
World there is 20 Rs. fee and all the activites have
different charges.
9:30am to 6:30pm. (closed on Monday.)
Time depends on the activites you choose to do.
It is famous for its snowey mountains, wildlife, and
adventure park.
Manali
Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern
Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center
and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for
skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It's also
a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the
Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.
Hidimba Devi Temple, Manali
Hidimba Devi Temple, locally known as Dhungari Temple, also
known variously as the Hadimba Temple, is a Hindu Temple,
located in Manāli, a hill station in the State of Himāchal
Pradesh in north India. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated
to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic
Mahābhārata. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest called
Dhungiri Van Vihar at the foot of the Himālayas. The sanctuary
is built over a huge rock jutting out of the ground which was
worshiped as an image of the deity. The structure was built in
1553 by Maharaja Bahadur Singh. The veneration of Hidimba Devi
holds significant cultural prominence in Manali, where she is
revered as a deity. While Navaratri conventionally sees the
worship of Goddess Durga, the spiritual spotlight in Manali
shifts to Goddess Hidimba.
It is approax 1km from Manali mall road.
No Entry Fee.
8am to 8pm.
Half Hour.
It is dedicated to Hidimba wife of Bheem from Mahabharat.
The intricately carved wooden frontage proves this to be
an architectural masterpiece enriched with sculptures
featuring legendary beings, animals, and flora.
Bijli Mahadev Tample, Manali
Bijli Mahadev temple is a located in Kashawri village, Kullu
Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located at an altitude of
about 2,460 meters. The temple is one of the ancient temples in
India and is dedicated to a major deity in Hinduism, god Shiva.
As per Hindu legend, the Bijli Mahadev temple was built as a way
to pay homage to lord Shiva after he defeated the asura (demon)
named Jalandhara with his trident and saved the Kullu valley
from being submerged. The temple has been in existence from
ancient times, per the local inhabitants. A different version of
the legend also exists, which says that lord Shiva had killed an
asura named Kulanta who reached Kully from the Mathan village in
Lahaul-Spiti. Kulanta took the form of a giant serpent and
wanted to submerge all forms of life on the planet under water
It is 68km away from manali and takes approx 2hours to
reach.
No Entry Fee.
8am to 6pm.
Half Hour.
The Bijli Mahadev Temple in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh is
famous for its annual lightning strikes and the legend
that surrounds it.
Solang Valley, Manali
Solang Valley derives its name from a combination of the words
Solang (Nearby village) and Nallah (water stream). It is a side
valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India
14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang
Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sports conditions.
The sports most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding,
skating, and zorbing. The majestic Solang Valley is renowned for
its vast slopes of greenery, contributing to its status as a
favorite ski resort. The sprawling expanse of lush lawns in the
valley has earned it a reputation as a popular destination for
skiing enthusiasts. The resort is also known for its world-class
ski school and family activities. The village has many shops,
including a candy store, which has been featured on Food Network
shows
It is 12km away from the Manali city.
No Entry Fee. (You have to pay for the adventure activites
you decide to choose.)
9am to 5pm.
It depends on the activites you chose to do there.
It is famous for adventures activites like skiing
paragliding, resorts.
Kasol, Manali
Kasol is a hamlet in the Kullu district of the Indian state of
Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks
of the Parvati River between Bhuntar and Manikaran. It is
located 30 km (19 mi) from Bhuntar, 3.5 km from Manikaran and 36
km (22 mi) from Kullu town, the district headquarters. Kasol is
the Himalayan hotspot for backpackers and acts as a base for
nearby treks to Malana and Kheerganga. It is called Mini Israel
of India due to a high percentage of Israeli tourists
Kasol has good weather for several months of the year and receives a fair amount of snowfall from late December to February.
Kasol has good weather for several months of the year and receives a fair amount of snowfall from late December to February.
It is 36km away from the Manali city.
No Entry Fee.
24/7
1 Day to 2 Days most.
It is famous for River and Snow and pleasent weather
during Summers.
Manikarn, Manali
Manikaran is a town located in the Parvati Valley on river
Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu District of Himachal
Pradesh, India. It is at an altitude of 1760 m and is located 4
km from Kasol, about 45 km from Kullu and about 35 km from
Bhuntar. The small town is known for its hot springs and pilgrim
centres of Manali and Kullu. An experimental geothermal energy
plant has also been set up here. Manikaran is a pilgrimage
centre for Hindus and Sikhs. The Hindus believe that Manu
recreated human life in Manikaran after the flood, making it a
sacred area. It has many temples and a gurdwara. There are
temples of the Hindu deities Rama, Krishna, and Vishnu. The area
is well known for its hot springs and its beautiful landscape.
It is is located 4 km from Kasol, about 45 km from Kullu
and about 35 km from Bhuntar.
No entery fee.
24/7
1 Day.
It is famos for its warm pond water and also Manikaran is
a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs.
Dharamshala
Dharamshala is located in the Kangra Valley, in the shadow of the
Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas at an altitude of 1,457 metres
(4,780 ft). References to Dharamshala and its surrounding areas are
found in ancient Hindu scriptures such as Rig Veda and Mahabharata.
The region was under Mughal influence before it was captured by the
Sikh Empire in 1785. The East India Company captured the region for
the British following the First Anglo-Sikh War of 1846, from when it
became part of the British Indian province of the Punjab. Post Indian
Independence in 1947, it remained as a small hill station. In 1960,
the Central Tibetan Administration was moved to Dharamshala when the
14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso established the Tibetan
administration-in-exile after he had to flee Tibet..
Hidimba Devi Temple, Manali
Hidimba Devi Temple, locally known as Dhungari Temple, also
known variously as the Hadimba Temple, is a Hindu Temple,
located in Manāli, a hill station in the State of Himāchal
Pradesh in north India. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated
to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic
Mahābhārata. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest called
Dhungiri Van Vihar at the foot of the Himālayas. The sanctuary
is built over a huge rock jutting out of the ground which was
worshiped as an image of the deity. The structure was built in
1553 by Maharaja Bahadur Singh. The veneration of Hidimba Devi
holds significant cultural prominence in Manali, where she is
revered as a deity. While Navaratri conventionally sees the
worship of Goddess Durga, the spiritual spotlight in Manali
shifts to Goddess Hidimba.
It is approax 1km from Manali mall road.
No Entry Fee.
8am to 8pm.
Half Hour.
It is dedicated to Hidimba wife of Bheem from Mahabharat.
The intricately carved wooden frontage proves this to be
an architectural masterpiece enriched with sculptures
featuring legendary beings, animals, and flora.
Bijli Mahadev Tample, Manali
Bijli Mahadev temple is a located in Kashawri village, Kullu
Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located at an altitude of
about 2,460 meters. The temple is one of the ancient temples in
India and is dedicated to a major deity in Hinduism, god Shiva.
As per Hindu legend, the Bijli Mahadev temple was built as a way
to pay homage to lord Shiva after he defeated the asura (demon)
named Jalandhara with his trident and saved the Kullu valley
from being submerged. The temple has been in existence from
ancient times, per the local inhabitants. A different version of
the legend also exists, which says that lord Shiva had killed an
asura named Kulanta who reached Kully from the Mathan village in
Lahaul-Spiti. Kulanta took the form of a giant serpent and
wanted to submerge all forms of life on the planet under water
It is 68km away from manali and takes approx 2hours to
reach.
No Entry Fee.
8am to 6pm.
Half Hour.
The Bijli Mahadev Temple in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh is
famous for its annual lightning strikes and the legend
that surrounds it.
Solang Valley, Manali
Solang Valley derives its name from a combination of the words
Solang (Nearby village) and Nallah (water stream). It is a side
valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India
14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang
Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sports conditions.
The sports most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding,
skating, and zorbing. The majestic Solang Valley is renowned for
its vast slopes of greenery, contributing to its status as a
favorite ski resort. The sprawling expanse of lush lawns in the
valley has earned it a reputation as a popular destination for
skiing enthusiasts. The resort is also known for its world-class
ski school and family activities. The village has many shops,
including a candy store, which has been featured on Food Network
shows
It is 12km away from the Manali city.
No Entry Fee. (You have to pay for the adventure activites
you decide to choose.)
9am to 5pm.
It depends on the activites you chose to do there.
It is famous for adventures activites like skiing
paragliding, resorts.
Kasol, Manali
Kasol is a hamlet in the Kullu district of the Indian state of
Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks
of the Parvati River between Bhuntar and Manikaran. It is
located 30 km (19 mi) from Bhuntar, 3.5 km from Manikaran and 36
km (22 mi) from Kullu town, the district headquarters. Kasol is
the Himalayan hotspot for backpackers and acts as a base for
nearby treks to Malana and Kheerganga. It is called Mini Israel
of India due to a high percentage of Israeli tourists
Kasol has good weather for several months of the year and receives a fair amount of snowfall from late December to February.
Kasol has good weather for several months of the year and receives a fair amount of snowfall from late December to February.
It is 36km away from the Manali city.
No Entry Fee.
24/7
1 Day to 2 Days most.
It is famous for River and Snow and pleasent weather
during Summers.
Manikarn, Manali
Manikaran is a town located in the Parvati Valley on river
Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu District of Himachal
Pradesh, India. It is at an altitude of 1760 m and is located 4
km from Kasol, about 45 km from Kullu and about 35 km from
Bhuntar. The small town is known for its hot springs and pilgrim
centres of Manali and Kullu. An experimental geothermal energy
plant has also been set up here. Manikaran is a pilgrimage
centre for Hindus and Sikhs. The Hindus believe that Manu
recreated human life in Manikaran after the flood, making it a
sacred area. It has many temples and a gurdwara. There are
temples of the Hindu deities Rama, Krishna, and Vishnu. The area
is well known for its hot springs and its beautiful landscape.
It is is located 4 km from Kasol, about 45 km from Kullu
and about 35 km from Bhuntar.
No entery fee.
24/7
1 Day.
It is famos for its warm pond water and also Manikaran is
a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs.