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
Top 10 Historic Sites in Himachal Pradesh, India
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. Swami Kartikeya Temple
2. Gurudwara Sri Shergarh Sahib
3. Gurdwara Guru Gobind Singh Ji
4. Kotkhai Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
5. Panch Pandav Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
6. Raghupur Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By 35dhirendras - New Delhi, India
A excellent hike from Sojha to this beautiful meadow on top of the mountain. 360 views all around and on a clear day can see snow capped mountains. Otherwise also it is amazing and great place to shoot photos which would be literally out of the world. Possibility is that you will loose yourself to nature and time will just slip by...
7. Kangra Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By Nanakolkata
One of the moKst prominent attractions of Kangra district, Kangra Fort is located at the outskirts of Kangra town [~3Kms. from the Bus stand] and around 22 km from Dharamshala. The fort is spread over an area of around 4 km and is guarded by high walls and ramparts. Kangra fort is located atop a hill on the base of which the river Banganga and Patal Ganga embrace each other. There are plenty of doors in this fort which are made by the rulers of several dynasties. The entrance to the fort is designed with stone carvings and known as Ranjit Singh Gate. The next entrance door to the fort is Jahangiri Darwaza followed by Ahni and Amiri Darwazas. There are three temples inside the fort called Ambika Devi Temple, the Shitlamata Temple and Lakshmi Narayan Temple. There is a temple dedicated to Jaina Tirthankaras where a stone image of Lord Adinath is installed. A staircase in between the temples of Shitlamata and Ambika Devi leads to the Sheesh Mahal where a small hall-like compartment is designed with a block of stone at the edge of which a polygonal watch tower is installed. While exploring the part of the palace opens towards Andheri Darwaza one can see the remains of a historical mosque. Also stepwell called Kapoorsagar is a significant attraction of Kangra Fort. Kangra Fort is claimed to be the oldest fort of our country, which is still existing and find a mention in write-ups from the time of Alexander the Great. The ruling clan claims to be continuing since 4th century BC and to get an insight do visit a small family museum on the way.
8. Bon Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By beab719 - Ile-de-France, France
This is a very Peaceful place with a beautiful view on the mountains. I got a very warm welcoming from monks and other visitors. Accommodation is basic but enough, food is good and masala chai excellent.
9. Krishna Temple
10. Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Arunverma - Amritsar, India
A couple of friends visited this place last year. Laxmi Narayan Temple is the largest and oldest temple in Chamba. Laxmi Narayan Temple has been built in Shikhara style. There is a group of six stone Sikhara temples. The three Sikhara temples are dedicated to Vishnu and other three are dedicated to Shiva. The six Shikhara style temple is famous for its finely executed classical forms. Image of Lord Vishnu was made of rare marble imported from Vindhyachal Mountains. The king sacrificed eight of his sons to get the marble for Lakshmi Narayan Temple. The king eldest son Yugkara succeeded to fetch the marble. King was attacked by the robbers but with the help of a saint the king managed to save himself. Great effort of king the idol of the Lord could be made.
