The Story of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a Himalayan state of staggering beauty ??? snow-capped peaks, glacial rivers, ancient Buddhist monasteries, and valleys so green they seem unreal. Manali is the gateway to Rohtang Pass and the Spiti Valley, where the landscape turns lunar and remote. Shimla, the former summer capital of British India, retains its colonial charm with its toy train, Christ Church, and Mall Road. The Spiti Valley is one of the highest inhabited regions on Earth ??? a desert mountain valley with Tibetan-Buddhist culture frozen in time. Dharamshala, home to the Dalai Lama, is a spiritual and cultural melting pot.
Must Visit Landmarks
Rohtang Pass
MountainA high mountain pass at 3,978 m on the Kullu-Manali highway. The gateway to Lahaul-Spiti, it offers snow in summer and breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayas.
May-Oct, weather permitting
???500 Permit
Triund Trek
MountainA short but rewarding trek from Dharamshala to a flat meadow at 2,828 m. Offers a stunning 360?? view of the Dhauladhar Ranges and Kangra Valley below.
Year round (best Apr-Jun)
Free
Spiti Valley
VillageA cold desert mountain valley on the Tibetan Plateau. Key Monastery, Chicham Bridge (Asia's highest), and fossil-rich landscapes make this a bucket-list destination.
May-October
Free