Shimla ? the state capital and once the summer capital of the British Raj, it is a cool and charming Himalaya outpost. Major attractions are Jakhoo Hills, British era buildings, Mall road, The Ridge, IIAS, Potters Hill, Tara Devi. It is a largest city in Himachal Pradesh. There are lots of hotels with big names. It can be reached by train, bus and plane.
Bir ? a small town with a large Tibetan community and several Buddhist monasteries
Dalhousie ? a sleepy little town which retains its Victorian charm
Dharamsala ? the home of the Dalai Lama and India's largest Tibetan community, and a major Buddhist center
Kullu ? District HQ of kullu district, a few km south of Manali. Manali is tehsil of Kullu district.
Manali ? a buzzing and popular hill station, it's one of the hubs for travel around this part of the Himalaya
Jogindernagar ? popularly known as Electric City or The City of Powerhouses, the town has scenic hill resorts and tourist attractions nearby.
Keylong ? a small town and HQ of Lahul & Spiti district. It lies on way from Manali to Leh. Last petrol pump (gas station) of Manali-Leh highway is here, next petrol pump is at Leh, which is nearly 350 km away.
Bilaspur ? District HQ of Bilaspur district. First city in himachal pradesh on way to Manali. Main attraction is GovindSagar Lake. It's hot in summer and cold in winters.
Sundernagar ? first town of Mandi District on way to Manali. Main attraction is Sundernagar Lake.
Mandi ? District HQ of Mandi district. Major town. Main attraction is revalsar lake.
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Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Himachal Pradesh - updated May 2024
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