Himachal Pradesh

• There are places where you need to take out travel permits and Permissions, especially on the trekking routes. Hence, make sure that you have all of it in place.

• Himachal Pradesh is a tourist hotspot and hence, there are chances that you might encounter few scammers. Make sure that you do not talk to strangers and get all your procedures done through authorized travel agents.

• Make sure that you check the weather predictions of the days when you are going to travel and carry clothing according. It rains unpredictably in Himachal Pradesh and hence, carrying rain gear is important.

• There are many incidences in Himachal where trekkers get lost on their routes. Hence, carry a map with you and follow a prescribed trekking route and avoid exploring where there is no route to trek, as it can be dangerous and life hazardous as well.

• Roads in Himachal Pradesh are declared to be one of the most dangerous driving routes worldwide. Hence, if you are driving by yourself, take extra care and watch the road width carefully. Also, make sure that your car is properly serviced.

• There are hundreds of hotels and hostels at every holiday destination in Himachal Pradesh and hence, make sure that you review the hotel where you plan to stay, from a verified travel forum.

• Have all the emergency numbers like hospitals, police, and road safety numbers written down with you.

The best time to visit Himachal is during the month of March to June when the sky opens up to bright blue colours. The temperature during this time hovers around 20 degree C in the day time, with a drop at night.

If you are travelling by air then you can then you can take a flight from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chandigarh to Jubbarhatti Airport in Kullu, Bhuntar Airport in Shimla and Gaggal Airport in Kangra.

If you are planning to travel by road then you can take a cab or a bus from all the major destinations. It is very well connected by roads. There are also bus services organized by the State Government from major cities like Kashmir, Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh.

If you are palnning to travel by train then the best option for you is to take the train to Kalka Railway Station, located approximately 90 kilometers away from Shimla. From here you can opt for travelling by road or take the toy train (A UNESCO World Heritage) while enjoying the amazing beauty of the region.

For those of you who are looking for some amazing treks in Himachal Pradesh then the following treks are a must visit for you.

• Hampta Pass Trek
• Indrahar Pass Trek
• Pin Parvati Trek
• Spiti Valley Trek
• Bhigru Lake Trek
• Kangra Valley Trek
• Bara Bhangal Trek
• Beas Kund Trek
• Deo Tibba Trek
• Kareri Lake Trek
• Malana Village Trek
• Chanderkhani Pass Trek

For those of you who are looking for some thrilling winter trek in Himachal Pradesh this will definitely quench your thirst. Offering some of the best landscape these treks are something which you should try at least once.

• Saryolsar Lake Trek
• Triund Hill Trek
• Parashar Lake Trek
• Bijli Mahadev Trek
• Kedarkantha
• Kheerganga Trek
• Malana and Chanderkhani Pass trek

Some of the best summer trek s which you should do in Himachal Pradesh are:

• Hampta Pass Trek
• Indrahar Pass Trek
• Pin Parvati Trek
• Spiti Valley Trek
• Bhigru Lake Trek
• Kangra Valley Trek
• Malana Village Trek

There are many of you who are might want to head out for some trek. But if you are a beginner you might have few doubts in your mind. Well then guys check out these treks which will definitely make your day. Some of the treks for beginners in Himchal are:

• Hampta Pass Trek
• Chanderkhani Pass Trek
• Indrahar Pass Trek
• Beas Kund Trek
• Chandratal Baralacha Trek

Yes, absolutely Himachal Pradesh is one of the most safest and the beautiful places in India which you should visit.

As we know Himachal is a very beautiful destination there are a lot of places which you should visit while you are here. Some of the places are: Shimala, Manali, Dalhousie, Khajjiar, Dharamshala, Kasol, Kullu, Chmaba,Kangra, Kasauli etc.

While you are visiting Himachal Pradesh indulge in some adventurous activities. Trekking, Monastery visit, Hand Gliding, Visit to Tea factory, Vehicle Safari, Camping etc.

Well for the adventure seekers there are a lot of things you can do in Himachal Pradesh like, River Rafting, Paragliding, Mountain Cycling, Skiing, Angling, Heli Skiing etc.

Now, most of you might be very much excited to try the amazing paragliding activity in Himachal Pradesh. For this, you can visit Bir-Billing in Kangra for a perfect place where the paragliding world cup takes place, Solang valley Near Manali, Bundle Dhar Near Bilaspur which are the main points for paragliding.

Click here to know more about best paragliding tours in Manali, you can fly like a bird and land to the foot of the hills and enjoy the thrilling view of the hills all over you!

Click here to know more about best camping tours in Bir-Billing.

For those of you who are looking for some skiing adventure in Himachal Pradesh then you can visit Solang Valley, Kufri and Narkanda

When its about rafting in Himachal Pradesh nothing can be a better place than this. If you are looking for some adventure there the head out to Bias River Manali, Spiti River in Spiti valley, Sutlej near Shimla, Ravi near Chamba and Chandra in Lahaul.

Some of the most amazing and famous trek in Manali are:

• Malana Village Trek
• Bara Banghal and Bir Trek
• Hamya Herbal Trek
• Hampta Pass Trek
• Jogini Waterfalls Trek
• Deo Tibba Base Camp Trek
• Beas Kund Trek

For those of you who are looking for some famous treks in and around McLeoad Ganj you can try these famous treks:

• Triund Trek
• Indrahar Pass Trek
• Kangra Valley Trek
• Kareri River Trek
• Bhagsu Trek

Not just for adventure seekers or adults Himachal also has a lot of places for your kids. Some of the best must visit places for kids here are:

• Toy Train Ride to Shimla
• Kufri Fun World and Himalayan Nature Park, Kufri
• Beas Kund Trek and Camp, Manali
• Mall Road
• Solang valley
• Chirst Church
• Prashar Lake

Yes, there are wildlife sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh. Some of them are:

• Bandli Wild life Sanctuary
• Chail Wild life Sanctuary
• Chandratal Wild life Sanctuary
• Churdhar Wild life Sanctuary
• Daranghati Wild life Sanctuary
• Dhauladhar Wild life Sanctuary
• Gamgul Siyabehi Wild life Sanctuary
• Kais Wild life Sanctuary
• Kalatop-Khajjiar Wild life Sanctuary
• Kanawar Wild life Sanctuary

Beas Kund is a moderate trek. During the trek there will be few paths which might be a bit difficult as you will be climbing up the mountains. You will be trekking to a height of 14,000ft. For this trek you will need around 7 days 6 nights.

The cost for Hampta Pass Trek will be around Rs 9,780 per adulut. The level of difficulty will be from easy to moderate.

Kasol is located at a distance of 75.2 km from Manali. Kasol is a tiny village in the in the Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It will take around 2- 3 hours to reach Kasol by road. There are buses, which run from Manali to Kasol everyday and it takes around 5 hours to complete the journey by bus.

Spiti Valley is known for offereing some of the most beautiful sights to the people who have travelled here. Those who are looking for some fun and adventure then this is definitely the place one must visit. Spiti valley is located at a distance of 196.9 kms.

Bhrigu Lake Trek is another beautiful trek in Himachal Pradesh. It is in the upper Kullu Valley based in the eastern side of the famous Rohtang pass. Nestled at an altitude of 14,000 this lake offers some of the most fascinating sights. The Bhrigu Lake Trek is a moderate trek.

Another fascinating trek is Chanderkhani Pass Trek and its difficulty level is moderate. The cost for this trek will be around Rs 5500 to Rs 9900.

Known as the crown jewel of Dharamshala this is another fascinating trek which you should go for. This trek is located at just few kilometers away from Dharamshala.6 km from Dharamshala.

The best time to visit Kareri Lake is during the month of May – June & September – October. During this time the temperature remains remains warm and sunny (12-20 °C) during the day, while the night temperature could be in minus (-2 to 6 °C).

If you are a beginner then Kheerganag Tresi is a bit difficult trek. The trek can be dangerous while trekking through the waterfall crossings. The best time to head out for this trek is between the months of May and November when the weather is pleasant and favorable.

Parashar Lake is surrounded by the Dhauladhar ranges in Kullu Valley and is a beautiful lake. The difficulty level is easy.

Ladakh is located at a distance of 490 km.  It will take around 2 days from Manali to Leh.

The route map is: Manali – Rohtang – Gramphu – Kokhsar – Keylong – Jispa – Darcha – Zingzingbar – Baralacha La – Bharatpur – Sarchu – Gata Loops – Nakee La – Lachulung La – Pang - Tanglang La – Gya - Upshi - Karu – Leh

Malana Village Trek is an easy trek and is located at an altitude of 3360 Meters.  Malana is located at a distance of 83.2 km from Manali.

When you are visiting this amazing destination then there are a lot of things to do here which you should definitely try. Some of them are:

• Trekking
• Full Day Sightseeing
• Mountain Cycling
• Camping
• Hiking
• Paragliding
• River Rafting
• Monastery Visit
• Visit the Great Himalayan National Park
• Zorbing
• Hot Sulphur water bath at Manikaran

As we know that Shimls is another beautiful destination in Himachal Pradesh. There are a lot of places which you must visit while you are vacationing in this destination. Some of the places you should visit here are:

• Kufri
• Green valley
• Ridge
• Mall Road
• Toy Tain to Kalka
• Jakhoo Temple
• Theog
• Annandale
• Tara Devi Temple
• Kiala Forest
• Viceregal Lodge
• Kuthar Fort
• Shimla State Museum
• Summer Hill.

While you are visiting one of the most adventurous destination in the world there are a lot of thing you would want to do. As for the adventure seekers this destination is a haven. For those of you who are looking for some fun and adventure then you should definitely try these activities in Manali. Some of them are:

• River Rafting
• Camping
• Trekking
• Hiking
• Skiing
• Paragliding
• Zorbing
• Mountain Cycling
• River Crossing
• Angling
• Rock Climbing
• Rapelling
• Snow scooter
• Cable Car Ropeway
• Jeep safari
• Kayaking etc.

Most of you might be wandering where to visit in Manali while you are heading out to this destination for the first time. Some of the must see attractions of Manali which you should definitely visit are:

• Solang Valley
• Rhotand Pass
• Beas Kund
• Hadimba Temple
• Naggar Castle
• Bhrigu Lake
• Kasol
• Malana
• Vashisht Hot Water Springs & Temple
• Old Manali
• Van Vihar National Park
• Rahalla Falls
• Pandoh Dam
• The Manali Gompa

As we know that the mountains have a lot to offer in Himachal Pradesh, Dhramashala is another beautiful location here. Some of the treks which are very famous here are:

• Triund
• Indrahar Pass Trek
• Chamba Trek
• Mcleod Ganj
• Dharamkot
• Kunal Pathari
• Kareri Lake Trek
• Dal Lake Trek etc.

Himachal Pradesh is said to have the best honeymoon locations in India. This time if you are looking for some places in Himachal Pradesh then you must definitely check out these amazing destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Some of them are:

• Kullu-Manali
• Dalhousie
• Shimla
• Chail
• Chamba
• Mandi
• Khajjiar
• Kasauli
• Kinnaur
• Dharamshala
• Solan
• Parwanoo