Travel Guides — Himachal Pradesh

The town that was submerged. The modern Bilaspur sits on the banks of the huge Gobind Sagar lake, born from the Bhakra Dam.

The land of the Ravi, Chamba is one of the oldest princely states in India. It is a living museum of Pahari art and Shikhara architecture.

The educational hub of Himachal, Hamirpur is famous for its ancient cave temple of Deothsidh, dedicated to Baba Balak Nath.

The valley of fortresses and gods. Kangra is the cultural capital of the hills, home to the ancient Brajeshwari temple and the massive Kangra Fort.

The land of the Kinners. A rugged district of sheer granite cliffs, apple orchards, and the sacred Kinner Kailash range.

The Valley of Gods. Kullu is the administrative and cultural center of the Beas valley, famous for its Dussehra festival and intricate hand-woven shawls.

The cold deserts and high mountain passes. Lahaul & Spiti is a high-altitude wilderness of Buddhist monasteries, glaciers, and rugged isolation.

Manali is a transit hub masquerading as a destination. It is the best place to stock up for the high passes, but the worst place to seek Himalayan silence during the peak summer months.

Known as the 'Chhoti Kashi' (Little Varanasi), Mandi is home to eighty-one ancient stone temples situated on the banks of the Beas River.

The Queen of Hills and the former summer capital of British India. Shimla blends colonial legacy with the vertical chaos of modern Himalayan growth.

The southernmost district of Himachal, where the mountains meet the Doon valley. Home to the sacred Renuka Lake and the historical town of Nahan.

The Mushroom City of India. Solan is a high-altitude industrial and educational hub that acts as a gateway to the Shimla hills.

The low-altitude hills of Himachal, Una is a land of massive spiritual gathering points like the Chintpurni temple.