Famous Tourist Places in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla in Himachal Pradesh

Made the British declare the land as their summer capital. The colonial influence is still evident in the city. The hill station offers spectacular views of the snow-capped Himalayan ranges. With lakes and rich greenery around, Shimla welcomes tourists round the year, of course, if you don’t mind the ‘below zero’ temperature in winter. Here are the leading destinations in Simla. Jubbarhatti, which is about 23 kilometers from the town, is the nearest airport which has good connectivity from Delhi. Chandigarh airport which is about 3 hr 41 min (113.0 km) away is the nearest major airport which has connectivity to all major cities.

Solan in Himachal Pradesh

amously called ‘The mushroom city of India’ and ‘City of Red Gold’ due to its abundant mushroom and tomato production is a beautiful city located amidst scenic snow-clad mountains and forests. It is famous for many things — from its cuisines to its scenery, Solan is a must visit place in Himachal Pradesh. It is a great place for trekking and it is heaven for those who love to feel oneness with nature. Solan Railway station (SOL) lies on the Kalka Shimla Railway line. It lies on a narrow broad gauge and therefore is not accessible from all the major cities in India. Shimla Railway Station (SML) is the nearest station and visitors can catch a toy train from here to Solan. They can also hail prepaid cabs or buses from Shimla to Solan, 1 hr 40 min (46.1 km) away.

Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh

Has snow-clad mountains on three sides and valley on one side. The mountains being over 4000 m in height, you can have an excellent view of them from every viewpoint. Pine trees and tree gardens along with snow covered mountains render magic to the air. It is also heavily occupied Tibetans refugees who have left an imprint of their culture here. It is visited by tourists from all over the world to get a glimpse of Tibet and support the refugees. Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) operates regular buses connecting Dharamshala to other cities in HP. Buses are also available from nearby cities of bordering states like Delhi, Pathankot, Chandigarh, Ambala etc. NH 503 and Jammu – Delhi Rd connects Dharamshala.