Beginning your holiday in the summer capital of the British empire with its pleasant climate, pine forests, colonial buildings and the mall road

Stay in the rich green valley of Kullu, the cradle of the river Beas, among apple orchards, green alpine meadows and tranquil lakes. Visit an offbeat part of Manali, staying in a luxurious native home and your base for GHNP and 4 X 4 overland visits to cliff top temples.

Take a bike and pedal your way past high passes or simply choose a day-adventure on gentle routes. For those seeking adventure, the Trans Himalayan tracts of GHNP & Kinnaur, the highest village areas in the world are perfect to fill the soul.

Special Place to Stay in a Comfortable Camp Special Place to Stay - Tents Special Place to Stay in an Apple Orchard Special Place to Stay Landscape

See - Ancient Temples of KinnaurEnjoy the gently flowing river passing by

Do - Heavenly Hikes in the HimalayasHikes & Treks in its Pristine Environment

See - Ancient Temples & Pastoral VillagesRelax, Introspect or Watch the Himalayas

Do - Rafting and TreksKullu has many adventures for the family

Kinnaur or GHNP is an untouched region of Himachal and worth the effort to reach here Kullu is the most popular region with the tourists and has something for everybody in the family

Special Place to Stay Luxury Accommodation

Shimla - The Summer Capital of the RajAdmire the colonial architecture of Shimla

Shimla - World Heritage Narrow Railway Reach Shimla in style the old fashion way

Shimla, whether in winter or peak of summer has always been a family favourite

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or place typically can be done in 2 to 4 days as recommended above. You can tailor-make your holiday from 2 to 15 days by choosing either 1 getaway or all 6 in the sequence mentioned

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PLACES IN HIMACHAL UNIQUE EXPERIENCES STAY FOR

1 Shimla Colonial Hill Station & Heritage Hotels 2 - 4 Days

2 Kinnaur & GHNP Intact Himalayan Landscape 4 - 6 Days

3 Kullu Apple Orchards & Happening Himalayas 3 - 6 Days

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2. KinnaurAn Authentic & Pristine Himalayan ExperienceKinnaur is for those who like it far away from the madding crowd and their destinations to be pure, unadulterated and not run over by typical travellers. Kinnaur has inspired poetry among its visitors and author Rahul Sankrityayan wrote the “Kinner desh Mein” on this land✤ See & Do - Walks & Treks, Camping, Kailash Parbat, Bhimakali Temple✤ Stay at - Comfortable Tented Camp in Kinnaur or Sangla Valley✤ Airport - Bhuntar at 204 Km | Shimla at 223 Km | Chandigarh at 324 Km✤ Nearby Towns - Gushaini at 74 Km | Kullu at 224 Km | Sarahan at 86 Km

3. Raison, Manali & GHNPApple Orchards & Himalayan AdventuresStay in peace in an apple orchard on the banks of the river overlooking the Himalayas. Do day trips to Manali and beyond. Active travelers can go on hikes to the world heritage site of GHNP, ancient temples on cliff top or in the apple orchards ✤ See & Do - Rafting, Apple Orchard Hikes, Rohang pass, Hidimba Temple✤ Stay at - Luxury Villas in a Apple Orchard at Raison or Resort in Manali✤ Airport - Bhuntar at 25 Km | Shimla at 245 Km | Chandigarh at 279 Km✤ Nearby Towns - Manali at 23 Km | Dharamshala 235 Km | GHNP at 74 Km

1. SHIMLASummer Capital of the British EmpireThey say that Shimla is no more the Shimla it used to be. We agree and we add that despite all evidence to the contrary, Shimla is a still a must see hill station. Hit the Mall road, especially when its snowing or be awed by the Viceroy’s residence, active travelers can go camping✤ See & Do - Walks & Treks, Mall Road, Viceral Lodge & Palaces, Parwanoo✤ Stay at - Heritage Resort in Shimla or Mashobra | Naldehra or Kotgarh✤ Airport - Shimla at 22 Km | Chandigarh at 123 Km✤ Nearby Towns - Mashobra at 10 Km | Naldehra at 22 Km | Manali at 223

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A Room with a View of the HimalayasWatch the mystical mountains from your patio

Special Places to Stay - InteriorsEnjoy the amazing views from the room

Special Places to StayStay in a Heritage Spa Hotel

Special Places to Stay - InteriorsRooms & Suites are superbly appointed

Walks, Hikes & other Eco AdventuresGo on long rambling walks in the Himalayas

Har Mandir Saheb - Sikh’s Sacred TempleThe extremely popular sacred temple of Sikh

Redefining RejuvenationIn one of the best Spa in India

Special Places to StayStay in a Colonial Heritage Hotel

Dalhousie is the closest Himalayan Hill Station and just 2 hours away from the plains of Punjab The Border town of Amritsar is where the sacred Harmandir Saheb is located

Present Capital of Former Tibetan MonasteryPopular Centre of Tibetan Way of Life

Special Places to Stay - InteriorsLuxurious yet Authentic Stay Experience

The Heritage Town WalkExplore the charming heritage town in Kangra

Special Places to StayStay in a 300 year old country side manor

Pragpur is a declared heritage village and Dharamshala is where the Tibetans resettled in India

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Explore Kangra, one of the most picturesque valleys of the lower Himalayas and western Himalayas only tea growing region. Visit this green and luxuriant valley, easily accessible from the plains of Punjab and yet sheltered by the sublime Dhauladhar range. 

Enroute to Chamba stop in Mandi, renowned for its eighty one, old and exquisitely carved stone temples. Dalhousie, an old colonial hill station is famous for its views and a favourite hill station of the Punjabis.

Visit an offbeat part of Himachal by car or in a narrow guage railway, staying in a heritage villa or country manor in Kangra and your base to explore the Tibetan exile town of Dharamshala and Mcleodganj.

PLACES IN HIMACHAL UNIQUE EXPERIENCES STAY FOR

4 Kangra Heritage Village & Tibetan Town 2 - 4 Days

5 Chamba Colonial Hill Station of Dalhousie & Chamba 2 - 3 Days

6 Punjab Sacred Temple & Border Jingoism 1 - 2 Days

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6. Amritsar in PunjabSacred Temple & Border JingoismBe at peace in Harmandir Saheb, the sacred temple of the Sikhs and a proposed world heritage site and later witness the popular Wagah border sun set jingoism when the Indian and their Pakistani counter parts stage the elaborate closing in ceremony at the Wagah.✤ See & Do - Harmandir Saheb, Wagah Border, Spa & Wellness✤ Stay at - Heritage Luxury Spa Resort in Amritsar✤ Airport - Amritsar at 10 Km✤ Nearby Towns - Kangra at 171 Km | Chamba at 188 Km | Shimla at 292 Km

5. ChambaColonial Hill Stations of the RajFrom the plains of Punjab, Dalhousie in Chamba is just a short drive away. It has fabulous views of the Himalayas and is a good base for long walks and short treks. Dalhousie is best for travellers who wish to catch the views of the Himalayas from their patio in the room ✤ See & Do - Walks & Treks, Dalhousie Town, Chamba Temples✤ Stay at - Heritage Luxury Grand Resort in Dalhousie✤ Airport - Jammu at 168 km | Amritsar at 206 Km | Chandigarh at 318 Km✤ Nearby Towns - Dharamshala at 115 Km | Bir at 170 Km | Manali at 231 Km

4. KangraHeritage Village & Sacred PlacesPragpur in Kangra is not on the typical tourism circuit and hence discerning travellers are enamored by its peaceful villages, heritage and around the year pleasant climate. Dharamshala, nearby is popular with culture travellers who wish to see the Tibetans way of life.✤ See & Do - Pragpur Heritage Town, Dharamshala, Mcleodganj Monastery✤ Stay at - Heritage Country Manor in Pragpur, Dharamshala or Mcleodganj✤ Airport - Amritsar: 181 Km | Jammu: 170 km | Chandigarh at 180 Km✤ Nearby Towns - Bir at 81 Km | Manali at 231 Km | Dalhousie at 169 Km

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eBrochures: 1 East & South Rajasthan | 2 North West & Central Rajasthan | 3 Gujarat | 4 Central India | 5 Mumbike | 6 Maharashtra | 7 Konkan | 8 Goa & Karnataka | 9 Beaches & Hill

Stations of Karnataka | 10 Temples of Karnataka | 11 Nilgiris | 12 North and Intrepid Kerala | 13 Central & South Kerala | 14 East Coast & Andaman | 15 Orissa | 16 Sikkim & Bengal | 17

Arunachal | 18 Assam | 19 Kumaon & Garhwal | 20 Himachal Pradesh | 21 Kashmir and Ladakh | 22 Agra Differently | 23 Monsoon in Himalayas & Western Ghats | 24 Golden Triangles of India