Manali:- In Manali lofty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green
valleys, fast flowing rivers, enchanting mountain lakes, flower bedecked
meadows, beautiful temples and monasteries steeped in time. May it be
for relaxing, sightseeing, trekking, mountaineering, fishing,
para-gliding, skiing, ice skating and golf.
The valley of gods, as
the Kullu valley has come to be known, is perhaps the most delightful
region in the western Himalayas. The ancient Hindus regarded it as the
furthest limit of human habitation - Kulantapitha, and its original name
finds mention in the epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata as well as
Vishnu Purana.
Like a slender delicate-hued fern glistening in the morning dew, the valley spreads out its charm on either side of the upper reaches of the river Beas. Running north to south, the main river valley is only 80 km long and 2 km at its broadest, yet a fairly wide area is open to the visitors to enjoy the spectacle of variegated mountain scenery.
In the spring Kullu is at its most colourful with pink blossoms and white flowers while the higher slopes are aglow with gorgeous rhododendrons. With utumn, clear blue skies return and fields and forests alike show wonderful tints of crimson and ochre. By December, there is no greenery except the majestic pines and cedars in the forests. In winter the hillsides are flanked in white.
Situated on the banks of the Beas, Kullu, the headquarters of the district, serves as a nerve centre of the valley and is the starting place for a number of treks. The deodar-fringed grassy maidan, Dhalpur, is a stage for many colourful fairs.
Shimla:- In Shimla lofty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, fast flowing rivers, enchanting mountain lakes, flower bedecked meadows, beautiful temples and monasteries steeped in time. May it be for relaxing, sightseeing, trekking, mountaineering, fishing, para-gliding, skiing, ice skating and golf.
A quaint
little hill train chugs up into the Shivalik foothills, over dramatic
loops and high arched bridges to the hill resort of Shimla (2130 m) -
the capital of the mountain state of Himachal.
Shimla was one a string of hill stations that the British established to escape from the scorching heat of the plains. The 12 km, crescentshaped ridge on which it is located was first occupied by the British troops, in the early part of the 19th century, during the Anglo-Gurkha War.
The little village of Shymala, a retreat for British officers, soon grew to become the glamorous summer capital of the British, in India.
Shimla's
salubrious climate, easy accessibility and numerous attractions have
made it one of the most popular hill stations in northern India. The
splendid views of the show-clad ranges of the Himalayas, fine walks
through oak and flowering rhododendron, enchanting resorts within easy
reach, golf Naldehra and skiing at Kufri and Narkanda make Shimala an
attractive destination throughout the year.
Like a slender delicate-hued fern glistening in the morning dew, the valley spreads out its charm on either side of the upper reaches of the river Beas. Running north to south, the main river valley is only 80 km long and 2 km at its broadest, yet a fairly wide area is open to the visitors to enjoy the spectacle of variegated mountain scenery.
In the spring Kullu is at its most colourful with pink blossoms and white flowers while the higher slopes are aglow with gorgeous rhododendrons. With utumn, clear blue skies return and fields and forests alike show wonderful tints of crimson and ochre. By December, there is no greenery except the majestic pines and cedars in the forests. In winter the hillsides are flanked in white.
Situated on the banks of the Beas, Kullu, the headquarters of the district, serves as a nerve centre of the valley and is the starting place for a number of treks. The deodar-fringed grassy maidan, Dhalpur, is a stage for many colourful fairs.
Shimla:- In Shimla lofty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, fast flowing rivers, enchanting mountain lakes, flower bedecked meadows, beautiful temples and monasteries steeped in time. May it be for relaxing, sightseeing, trekking, mountaineering, fishing, para-gliding, skiing, ice skating and golf.
Shimla was one a string of hill stations that the British established to escape from the scorching heat of the plains. The 12 km, crescentshaped ridge on which it is located was first occupied by the British troops, in the early part of the 19th century, during the Anglo-Gurkha War.
The little village of Shymala, a retreat for British officers, soon grew to become the glamorous summer capital of the British, in India.
When the rays of sun skim over the waters and snows or when moonlit beams dance on its surface the entire area glows iridescent silver. In Manali Solang Valley or Snow Point is situated between Solang village and Beas Kund and is one of the top popular destinations in Himachal.
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