Himachal : The land of mighty mountains

A land of splendid mountains, a pristine place which feeds and provides solace to the mind and soul, a pious land which is associated with the supernatural, an enigma of a place which attracts people from every nook and corner of the world- It's incredible, it's beautiful, its enchanting- It's Himachal!

Himachal Pradesh is a magical place where the sun sets in paradise. Reorganized as the 18th Indian state in 1971, Himachal is located on the north-western region of the Himalaya. Himachal is landlocked between Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Tibetan plateau to the west, and Punjab to the east; the state stands apart in terms of its sheer topographic diversity and breathtaking pristine natural beauty. It is said that the land possesses such magnetism that it attracts nature lovers and voyagers from not only India but across the globe.

Himachal possesses a unique charisma! Truly a traveller's paradise, Himachal has everything which can fascinate a tourist. Mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green and golden valleys, flower filled meadows, misty woods, fast flowing icy rivers, glaciers, gushing water streams, steep waterfalls, enchanting lakes, rippling streams are a few manifestations of its unparallel beauty.

A tour to Himachal, which is set amidst the lush green carpet of manicured tress with 360 degree view of Himalaya, is always relaxing and rejuvenating. Some of the best places to visit in Himachal Pradesh are Shimla, Narkanda, Chail, Tattapani, Kasauli, Naldehra, Barog, Solan, Kullu, Manali, Naggar, Manikaran, Mandi, Joginder Nagar, Keylong, Chamba, Kangra, and Nahan.

Shimmering Lakes

The beauty of Himachal is not all about snow-capped mountains, lofty hills, dense foliages, lush green valleys, luscious forest but also about serene and shimmering lakes. Himachal Pradesh is home to some of the quintessential lakes where you can do boating, fishing and many other fascinating things. Renuka Lake, Rewalsar Lake, Prashar Lake in Mandi, Suraj Tal Lake in Lahaul Spiti are some of the famous lakes in Himachal. These lakes are major tourist attraction of Himachal; they are located high above in the mountains and offer a panoramic view of the Great Himalaya.

Adventure Activities & Sports in Himachal:Right from the icy delights of Rohtang Pass to the challenging trekking in Bara Bhangal, Borasu Pass and Chanderkhani pass, there are several places to visit for nature lovers and thrill seekers in Himachal Pradesh. Right from trekking to Zorbing to Paragliding, Himachal Pradesh is a paradise for the adventure junkies. The state has ample number of options that offer the desired adrenaline kicks to the adventure junkies.

Bestowed with towering peaks, mountains, fascinating rivers, challenging terrains and other natural marvels, Himachal Pradesh is the base camp for the adventure seekers from across the world. Diverse landscape and difficult terrains are a treat for the adventure lovers as they offer the perfect atmosphere for trekking, mountaineering, skiing, hiking, Heli-skiing, and ice skating. If the tourists are new to skiing then they can join instructional courses offered by Himachal Pradesh tourism. One can enjoy thrilling aquatic activities like water rafting on the river Beas. Other famous sports which are practiced in Himachal Pradesh are archery, paragliding, hang gliding, camping, mountain-cycling, etc.