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Himachal Pradesh Tourism – Magnanimity of Paradise on Earth

Monday, January 31st, 2011

The most attractive, charming and picturesque state known to be as “Heart of India”, Himachal Pradesh comprises of  the natural hill stations, mountains, lakes, terrific temples and flaking snow, which makes your Himachal Pradesh Tour worth cherishing.

Himachal Pradesh tour not only comprises the spectacular beauty of the place but the adventure that comes simultaneously as Himachal Pradesh is known for its above level sports, mountaineering, fishing, angling etc.

Some of the best tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh are:

Dharmshala: The most striking town of the entire Himachal Pradesh, Dharmshala is a complete blend of beauty, art and entertainment at its best. Magnificent view of snowy peaks, streams, cool healthy air and attractive surroundings, Dharmshala has everything for a perfect holiday. It is full of life yet it’s peaceful for those who love serene and tranquil surroundings.

Dalhousie: City of tall deodar trees, Dalhousie is covered with beautiful and gigantic snow caped mountains that give a heavenly view to the tourists. The best thing about Dalhousie is that despite so many years it has retained its old charm, its churches, and houses with Scottish and Victorian architectures. A trip to Dalhousie will make your Travel to Himachal Pradesh a delightful experience.

Chamba: Chamba is a small town but its natural beauty touches your senses and soul. Chamba is a wonder in itself and a complete delight for every visitor. The valley has magnificent sceneries with well defined snowy ranges providing the warmth and hospitality for an easy and comfortable Himachal Tour.

Kullu: The spectacular attraction of Himachal Tour, Kullu is magnificently beautiful place to be in. The Kullu valley is said to be an end to the habitable world because of extreme cold but you will love to visit this place. Make sure to enjoy the breezy wind, icy glaciers, and popular ice games in Kullu and make your visit full of fun and enjoyment.

Manali: Manali being a small hill station is worth visiting site of entire Himachal Pradesh town. After Kullu, Manali is most preferred hill station to be visited in India. Its charm, the green fertile vegetation, tweets of the singing birds and slow motion of the icy glaciers makes its picturesque and the most attractive part of Himachal Tour.

Khajjiar: known as the “Gulmarg of Himachal”, Khajjiar is covered with lush green grass and is surrounded by a thick green forest of pine and cedar. You will see grazing sheep, horses and a small lake among the fields, which makes for perfect pastoral scenery. It is an ideal getaway for a picnic while traveling between Dalhousie and Chamba.


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Himachal Tour- A journey for all season and all reason

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

Located in Northern India, Himachal Pradesh is a completely mountainous state. Tourists on Himachal tours find this tiny hill station delightful since it is a good escapade from the intense Indian summer heat. Himachal travel guides also lists several hill resorts, pilgrimage centers, adventure sports destinations and wildlife destination that worthwhile visiting during Himachal tours. So travel to Himachal Pradesh to see its mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, flower filled meadows, fast flowing icy rivers, misty woods, glaciers and enchanting lakes from close quarters.

Travelling to Himachal Pradesh during the monsoons has its own added charm. This is when the hills turn lush green and there are colorful flowers blossomed all around. Winters too make a brilliant season for Himachal Tours as it is during this time that the entire region is covered with soft snow. This makes the landscape shine in pristine white color.

Also known as the Switzerland of India, there are many places to see in Himachal. The cities Shimla & Manali particularly are very famous amongst honeymooners. You can visit Shimla anytime of the year, it remains beautiful forever. Most Himachal tour packages also include other important cities of Himachal namely Kufri, Chail, Rohtang Pass, Solang Vally, Dharamsala and Dalhousie in their travel itinerary. Try to visit all these places whether you are on your honeymoon or you are on a short business trip to Himachal.

There are also tremendous opportunities for trekking, mountaineering, river rafting, skiing, ice skating, Para-gliding and golf in Himachal Pradesh. So if you are sport enthusiast you will surely have a good time here in Himachal during your holidays. For all wildlife lovers Himachal Pradesh is a paradise. It has the Great Himalayan National Park, the Pin valley National Park, the Renuka Sanctuary, the Pongdam Sanctuary, the Sarahan Phasentry and the Gopalpur zoo to keep the tourists busy.

Since today, Himachal Pradesh is one of the most important travel destinations in India, leading tour operators have come up with a variety of travel options in Himachal. They offer tour packages which include various facilities like accommodation arrangement, transportation, sightseeing and many more. All these aim to make Himachal tours convenient and comfortable. You too, should avail one of these Himachal tour packages to make your journey hassle free.

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Himachal Pradesh set to develop new tourist spots with the theme of hill village culture

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Himachal Pradesh tourism is promoting traditional cultures of hill villages in a bid to revive them as major tourist spots. This is being done under the Central Government’s National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) scheme.

According to the Himachal Pradesh tourism department, the government has come up with a groundbreaking scheme called ‘Har Gaon Ki Kahani’ (the story of every village) to encourage tourists to tour Himachal Pradesh’s villages.  This, they say will increase tourism in the state the same way the ‘Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai’ (every house speaks something) scheme did.

Under the ‘Har Gaon Ki Kahani’ scheme the government of Himachal Pradesh had compiled a list of historical buildings present in the state. It then asked villagers to come up with popular stories related to their villages which would help in attracting tourists to their villages.

“The scheme is expected to generate plenty of employment opportunities for the local youth, as Shimla and other towns of Himachal Pradesh are popular for their folktales and local legends”, said a government official.

“With the passage of time, the public have started forgetting what kind of Shimla it once used to be. It had been a royal destination, courtesy the Britishers; had several legends & folklores and has one of the oldest cultures of India. All of this forms a part of rich history that needs to be passed on from one generation to another. Through this, not only will our own people know about our traditions and cultures, but there would be greater inflow of tourists in Himachal Pradesh”, said Mr. Arun Sharma, Director of Tourism Department of Himachal Pradesh.

Meanwhile, 10-day training is being given to the local youth of Himachal so that they can work as tourist guides. “It will be a good opportunity for us in terms of employment. The state tourism department is expected to come up with attractive tour packages for Himachal Pradesh to attract even more tourists. Secondly, if we look from the knowledge point of view, we would be lucky enough to know about the hidden cultures of some of our ancestor’s villages”, said Punit, a tourist guide.

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Himachal Pradesh has been declared India’s Best Summer Destination by Outlook Magazine

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Himachal Pradesh has been adjudged as India’s best summer holiday destination by the renowned Outlook magazine in its annual Outlook Traveler Reader’s Survey. A trophy for this recognition was handed over to the state chief minister Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal by the Principal Secretary of Tourism, Miss. Manisha Nanda and the director of Tourism & Civil Aviation, Mr. Arun Sharma; on behalf of the publication group.

On receiving the award, the chief minister congratulated the state’s Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation for continuously maintaining best conditions in all tourist destinations of the State. “This,” he said, “has been favorable in attracting a high number of tourists from within India as well as from rest of the world to Himachal Pradesh.” He went on to say that the state had recorded 1.14 Crore tourists during the financial year 2009-10, which was 17% higher than tourist received in the financial year 2008-09.

Elaborating further, the chief minister said that Himachal Pradesh was expecting 23% more tourists during the current financial year (2010-2011). He said, “I am confident that this will be soon possible as our officials are working toward creating a hospitable condition for all the tourists who visit Himachal Pradesh to spend their holidays in its pollution free and peaceful environment.”

Thanking the Outlook Group for the recognition, Prof. Dhumal said that the award was possible due to the up gradation of state tourism infrastructure. “The State Government would be giving top priority to up gradation of tourist infrastructural development. Our next aim will be in pulling high end tourists who have limited holiday time with them and hence are looking forward for best holiday options in Himachal Pradesh. Top priority would be given in future for environment safe and scientific disposal of garbage in the urban areas to create a hygienic and clean city.”

Besides being voted as the best Summer Destination, Himachal Pradesh has also been voted by Outlook magazine to be the best Winter Destination, Hill Station, Adventure Destination, Heritage Site, National Park, Foreign Destination as well as Hospitality Destination. In addition to these, Himachal Pradesh has also won a number of national level awards from other prestigious group of publications like India Today and electronic media channel like CNN IBN-7.

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Kulu Manali Hill Station in Himachal Pradesh

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

At the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh lies the beautiful hill station named Kullu Manali. This hill station is located at a height of about 6398 ft above sea level. The Beas River and the snow clad Himalayan peaks make Kullu Manali a preferred travel destination for many national and international tourists who travel here every year during summers to spend some quality time away from the hustle & bustle of city life.kullu manali

Travelling to Himachal Pradesh will also allow you to participate in a number of adventurous trekking tours along the Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass and Hamta Pass. In addition to this you can even take part in other fun filled activities like white-water rafting, fishing, skiing, paragliding, rappelling, rock climbing, river crossing and snow scooter riding.

While you are on a holiday tour to India, visiting Kullu Manali hill station is a must because this area provides several other attractive visiting spots like the Rohtang Pass, Hidimba temple, Vashist hot water springs & temple, Rahala waterfalls and Gauri Shankar temple at Dashal village. The Rohtang Pass provides a wide panoramic view of mountains rising far above the clouds. This is truly a breath taking scene. Close to this pass is the beautiful small lake called the Dassaur Lake. The Hidimba Temple on the other hand is surrounded by a cedar forest at the foot of the Himalayas and is built over a huge rock piece.

Next is the small village named Vashist that has a natural Sulphur spring which is popular amongst tourist due to its medicinal values? You will even find a pair of old stone temple which was built years ago in the name of a local saint named Vashista. Then there are the beautiful Buddhist monasteries commonly known as the Gompas which you must definitely visit simply due to their sheer artistic beauty. The Naggar Castle and the Art gallery are some of the other interesting temples of Tibetan Buddhist lineages that are worth visiting in Himachal Pradesh. These are located between the old and the new Manali region. In fact both this places has some good hotels where you can stay while on a Kullu Manali Hill tour.

There are several tour operators in India who offers attractive holiday travel packages that make travelling in Himachal Pradesh smooth and comfortable. They not only arrange good boarding and lodging arrangements but also make provision for exciting activities like river rafting, paragliding, skiing, trekking and riding scooter on snow. For those who are here with their family and children, these tour operators arrange for a paddle boating in the fun park near Hidimba temple. All these will surly make your travel to Himachal Pradesh a memorable and cherishing experience and you will feel like returning to kullu manali hill station every year.

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Trekking in Himachal Pradesh

Friday, April 9th, 2010

For all those who think that trekking is merely a mountain walk than it’s time to reframe their thought. In fact, it is an exploration of everything that usually resides within the mountain range. Rather considering it as a journey beyond the limitations of nature’s beauty won’t be a wrong idea at all. And, especially if you are planning trekking in Himachal that is unique and rendezvous with the cultural diaspora, it is definitely going to be your wonderful trekking experience of a lifetime.Trekking in Himachal

There are four main mountain ranges that run almost parallel to one another in Himachal Pradesh and thus create the most remarkable valleys that are most suitable for trekking. In fact, this place also features numerous passé, which connect the valleys and thus make it a good trekking route. Trekkers can easily cross the one pass or may even proceed further to cross another on the next range. There are around two dozen passes on the Dhauladhar and near about 8 to 10 such passes over the Great Himalayan range to cross over to the Zanskar valley. Himachal is one of the few destinations that can actually offer a virtual bonanza for trekkers.

Opting Himachal trekking tour may take you to a whole new land that has always captured the attention of many mountaineers and explorers for many years. In fact, it will provide you the opportunity to meet the local people in the remote mountain villages whose living standards are very natural and have not changed much for many years.

Trekking in Himachal also holds the promise of a deep and refreshing communion with nature in its varying beauty. In fact, while enjoying your Himachal trekking tour you can have the glimpse of some of the nature’s best scenic views. The verdant river valleys surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the fruit-laden orchards and the birdsong in the dense forests may evoke enchantment and delight. In Himachal, you can see the sights of the rocky beauty of the snooty mountains romancing with the gleaming waterfalls. Moreover, you may even experience the thrill of sheer adventure in Himachal as well. The mountain ranges of Himachal also offer the limitless possibilities for river rafting and skiing.
On the face of it, Himachal trekking is definitely going to be a unique experience. Perhaps it is one of its own kinds of trekking destinations in the India that may satisfy your adventurous ambitions and provides inner fulfillment. The influence of Himachal trekking is surely going to be irresistible.

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Top Destinations for Adventure Trekking in India

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Looking forward for thrilling and fun filled adventure tours that are different from your daily routine? Ever thought about what it would be like trekking in the Himalayas in India? Well, in case you too want to explore the mighty Himalayas, plan an adventure travel in India next time you want to go for an adventure trip. However, try to make your trip Eco friendly so that in future other adventure enthusiasts can also enjoy similar Himalayan treks.Adventure in India

Adventure tourism in India specially trekking in Himalayas is increasingly gaining popularity in the recent times. Popular trekking routes in Garhwal, Ladakh, Sikkim and Himachal are visited by numerous trekkers in the peak trekking season between the months of April to November, however some routes are open only for a couple of months every year. So plan your trip meticulously keeping in mind the local terrains, weather conditions, permits available and other essential requirements before trekking in India.

Trekking in Garhwal, Uttarakhand is considered to be the biggest challenge for the trekkers because it has some of the highest mountain peaks of the world. You must be highly physically fit to be successfully able to trek here. Besides trekking, you can even indulge yourself in other adventure sporting activities like camping, river rafting, skiing and motor biking.

Trekking in Himachal takes place mainly in the Chamba & Manali and Kullu & Lahaul regions. The four mountain ranges, Dhaula Dhar, Pir Panjal, Himalayas and Zanskar almost run parallel to one another in Himachal Pradesh thus creating challenging passes for the trekkers. You will easily get mesmerized by the lovely landscape of the region. Various grades of treks are available in Himachal Pradesh to attract first timers as well as expert trekkers.

Trekking in Sikkim is common due to the presence of unusual trekking routes. The Kanchenjunga Trek is the most beautiful trekking route, where you can spot beautiful sights of Mount Everest and stunning view of the sunrise over the Kanchenjunga. Trekking here is enjoyed the most when done in spring and autumn. However, you should be well prepared for erratic weather conditions here since Sikkim receives unpredictable snow storms.

Trekking in Ladakh & Zanskar in Jammu and Kashmir offers some wonderful trekking trails in Northern India that you must surely visit. Trekking routes here are setup between worlds two of the highest mountain ranges, Himalaya and Karakoram. You can even plan to go for biking and mountaineering after trekking in Ladakh. The best time to go for a trekking tour in Ladakh in between July and September.

The Himalayan range is considered to be the best for trekking in India since it takes one closer to the serene nature. When you come here for an adventure trip you will feel satisfied and certainly want to return here again as this place gives you a combination of both adventure and pleasure.

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Himachal Trekking – A Rapturous Experience for the Adventure Seekers

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

With over 200 adventurous trails, the variation in Himachal Trekking is enormous with varying countryside.

Himachal Pradesh is a paradise for trekking freaks putting forward every grade of treks for the lovers of nature. April-May months are for low altitude trekking & camping & June to October is the season for treks that range from moderate to strenuous.

Rivers in deep gorges and placid mountain lakes, thick forests and acres of screen, mountain sides draped with snow and green alpine meadows, all form a part of this immense spectrum. The possibility for a whole range of adventure activities is also enormous.

“The availability of options for trekking in Himachal has made it easier for more people to explore the region”, says Arun Joshi Tour head at Peak Adventure Tour.

He further added, “There’s some great opportunities to explore, and a range of trekking substitutes lets one get the best value. Himachal is very accessible in terms of alternatives”.

The terrain of Himachal is well documented for its variety of choices; from the verdant Kullu Valley which has the famous Pin Parvati Trek with it alpine meadows & conifer forests to the Kinner Kailash Trek of the Kinnaur Valley that offers the enthusiast an amazing range of options.

Trekking in Himachal is a delightful experience as one gets to see a wide spectrum of landscapes. Treks originating in Kullu and Kinnaur especially add to this feeling. Then there is the Mani Mahesh Peak in which lies the famous Mani Mahesh Lake and also the famous Chandratal Lake.But some things are best left unsaid, for discovering them yourself adds to the pleasure infinitely.

Peak Adventure Tour is a famous Adventure tour operator from India who offer adventure related travel packages across India. “The package for Himachal trekking includes treks ranging from easy, moderate to tough treks and provides other adventure activities in India like trekking, rock climbing, safaris and other adventure sport activities”, says the adventure experts Arun Joshi at Peak Adventure. For more information you may contact Peak Adventure on undersigned numbers +919811636814/9810352536 OR visit official web at http://www.peakadventuretour.com/ .

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