City: Himachal Pradesh
Top Things to do in Himachal Pradesh
Top Hotels in Himachal Pradesh
- 1. juSTa Cliffend Resort & Spa Mashobra, Shimla
- 2. The Orchard Greens
- 3. The Orchard Greens Resort & Spa
- 4. Apple Country Resort
- 5. Snow Peak Retreat & Cottages Manali
- 6. Snow Valley Resorts
- 7. juSTa Birding Dharamshala Resort
- 8. Marigold Sarovar Portico Shimla
- 9. Sun Park Resort Manali
- 10. The Posh Hotel
10 Specialty Museums in Himachal Pradesh That You Shouldn't Miss
Himachal Pradesh ([ɦɪmaːtʃəl prəd̪eːʃ] ( listen); literally "snow-laden province") is a state of India located in North India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is bordered by states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west, Haryana on the southwest, Uttarakhand on the southeast, and the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east. At its southernmost point, it also touches the state of Uttar Pradesh. The state's name was coined from the Sanskrit—Him means 'snow' and achal means 'land' or 'abode'—by acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma, one of the state's eminent Sanskrit scholars.
Restaurants in Himachal Pradesh
1. International Roerich Memorial Trust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 191 reviews
Reviewed By Siddharthabiswas - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
If you are in Manali, make a point to visit this place. It is a couple of minutes drive from Naggar Castle. The place is simply lovely and is extremely well maintained. The gallery of paintings by Nicholas Roerich is interesting. The life of the man is worth knowing about. The institute's activities and its association with a new-born India should fascinate many. The lovely walk up to the Tribal Art Gallery is also great. I would recommend a visit to people who are interested in our immediate past.
2. Tibet Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Sightsee737349 - McLeod Ganj, India
Through this museum one can revisit Tibet and get a glimpse of the good old days if tibet. Its a must visit place
3. Prantika
4. Annandale Army Heritage Museum
5. The Dagshai Jail Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By KuldeepKachrooclicks - Chandigarh, India
DAGSHAI I was visiting Dharampur, a small town on the way to Shimla when I heard about Dagshai and the old ‘Angrezon ke zamame ki jail’ there (A jail of the British era). So, out I went exploring this not so famous town. I was in for a surprise… it turned out to be one of the oldest cantonment towns, based in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. Its route is along a small diversion on the right from the Shimla Kalka highway close to Dharampur, about 11 km from Solan. The town has no hotels, no restaurants, no shopping areas for the tourists. Along with a few daily need shops there’s just one tiny eating joint and a small café outside the Jail and the museum. It’s the only place of interest for a tourist in Dagshai and is currently being used by the Military Engineering Service (MES). It was built in 1849 and is one of the scariest places I have been to. As we enter there are two very small open air compounds which were along the corridor leading to the actual jail hall. The heavy metal door that closes behind u as u enter is ever looming. The first thing that strikes u is that the whole place is absolutely dark. The army officer who showed me around had to use a flashlight. I entered into a large hall, with walls about 30 ft high and with small windows near the roof for the scarce ventilation. The unique feature of the jail was the wooden flooring. It was 2ft above the ground level and hollow within. This was to ensure, that no move by a prisoner goes unheard, to deter them from escaping. The hall had a number of small cells with bars like doors, with another solid metal door after a gap of about a foot, with just a tiny window for ventilation. Each cell held about 3-4 prisoners, and the notorious ones who gave trouble were made to stand between the two doors for hours, ensuring extreme physical discomfort as they could not sit nor move. The road had no population around it and there was just thick vegetation on one side and deep valleys on the other. It was a bit foggy and it drizzled now and then, so I couldn’t get the complete view on my way up. But the feel was just out of the world. Beautifully maintained paths, strategically placed benches to enjoy the scenic views…and yes the touch of the cantonment was very much there. All along the way, there were boards displaying the details of the army men who had sacrificed their lives for the nation and were awardees. But on my way back, as if the God was hearing me, the weather took a turn and the sun came out. And thank God it did, or I would have missed it all. The panoramic view that u get at so many points is to die for. Such immense beauty in abundance, and the range of mountains giving u peace and joy.
6. Bhuri Singh Museum
7. Himachal State Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Sightsee737349 - McLeod Ganj, India
This place sums up the entire Himachal state very beautifully as it gives a very good glimpse of the diverse state of Himachal. Must visit
8. Baba Bhalku Railway Museum
9. Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Art
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 138 reviews
The Museum is a unique and extraordinary collection of unknown and rare antiques of the state. It demonstrates the almost extinct articles that clearly display the forgotten culture, art and handicraft of Himachal Pradesh. The Museum displays models of temples, old houses and forts, traditional dresses, utensils, musical and ritual instruments, wood carvings and various other articles.
Reviewed By callingindiatour - New Delhi, India
As the name suggests, it's a museum of Himachal's cultural and folk history..The museum consists of old farming techniques, excavated tools, kitchen utensils, traditional clothes and sandals, scale models of houses and temples, full scale model of old Himachal style kitchen..Video and audio guides are available as per request...
10. Johnnie's Wax Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Sightsee737349 - McLeod Ganj, India
Wonderful museum which will be loved by all people and a nice concept to have in a hill station. Highly recommended for all
