Himachal Pradesh is a state in India that borders Tibet to the east and is home to hundreds of the world’s tallest mountains. It is known for its natural beauty and is one of the coldest places in India.
The surrounding mountains range in elevation from 350 to 7,000 metres. Lakes, massive mountain ranges, frozen snow, and rivers are among the most prominent features. Himachal Pradesh is India’s most populous state. It is also home to some of the most well-known hill stations in the country, including Kullu, Manali, and Shimla. The following are a few of the state’s most well-known hill stations, listed in no particular order.
Hill Stations | Attractions | Elevation (mtrs) |
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Chail | Chail Sanctuary, Cricket Ground, Chail Military School | 1,833 |
Dharamsala | Pong Dam Lake, Indru Nag Temple, Kareri Lake, Khaniyara, Kunal Pathri, Lam Dal Lake, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Masrur, Namgyal Monastery, Narghota, Norbulingka Institute, Sidhbari, Adi Shakti Temple, Aghanjar Mahadev, Bhagsu waterfall, Bhagsunath, Bir paragliding spot, Brajeshwari Temple, Chamunda Mandir, Chinmaya Tapovan, Dal Lake, Dari, Dehra Gopipur | 1,457 |
Mcleodganj | Tibetan sites, Naam Art Gallery, Peak Art GalleryTriund Hill, Dharmalaya, Rogpa, Tibetan Charity, Dal Lake | 2,082 |
Dalhousie | Dainkund Peak, Khajjiar, Bakrota Hills, Village Lohali | 1,954 |
Kasauli | Central Research Institute, Christ ChurchGurudwara Shri Guru Nanak Ji, Kasauli Brewery, Kasauli Club | 1,800 |
Kullu | Raghunath Temple, Shoja, Kullu Dussehra, Fishing and Adventure, Raison, Kullu Valley | 1,220 |
Manali | Vashishtha Baths, Hadimba Devi Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Arjun Gufa, Agatsukh, Nehru Kund, Kothi, Kothi, Solang Valley, Rehalla Falls | 1,950 |
Shimla | The Mall, Christ Church, Jakhu Hills, Shimla State Museum, Summer Hills, Junda, Mashibra, Kufri, Chharabra, Chali, Arki, Sanjauli | 2,205 |
Kufri | Mahasu Peak, Indira Tourist Park, Chini Bunglow | 2,290 |
Barog | Railway Station, Dagshai, Dolanji Bon Monastery, Karol Goofa, Horticulture And Forestry University, Gaura, Rajgarh | 1,560 |
Kiarighat | J P University | 1800 |
Solan | Chail, Kasauli, Dagshai, Subathu, Kandaghat, Churdhar peak | 1,580 |
Mashobra | Wildflower Hall, Carignano | 2,146 |
Kangra | the Jawalaji Temple, Vajreshwari Devi temple, Chamunda Devi Temple, Chintamani temple Baba Baroh, Masroor Temple, Kangra Fort | 733 |
Khajjiar | Khajinag temple | 1981 |
Haripurdhar | Maa Bhangayni Devi, | 2500 |
Dharamkot | Galu Devi Temple, Vipassana meditation center dhamma Shikara | 2,100 |
Lahaul and Spiti | Buddhist Monasteries in Spiti, Kye Monastery, Tabo Monastery, Flora and fauna of Spiti Valley, Skiing, Yak Safari, | 4,551 |
Mukteshwar | Mukteshwar Inspection Bungalow, Mukteshwar Temple, Sitla, Chauthi Jaali | 2,171 |
Palampur | Neugal Cafe, Sourabh Van Vihar, Dhauladhar Nature Park, Devi Latti Jakhni's temple | 1472 |