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 Museums 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. Himachal Darshan Photo Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By FireballsAdventures - Manali, India
A treasure must stop for all those who love nature and photography. so Pause a while and do visit which is located on Mandi National Highway
2. The Chamber of Picture Treasures (Z'al-ma)
3. 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.
4. 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
5. Prantika
6. Annandale Army Heritage Museum
7. 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.
8. Tibetan Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 398 reviews
Reviewed By Flyholiday50 - Fethiye, Turkey
This museum clearly shows the recent history of Tibet and the reasons why the Tibetan People and particularly His Holiness the Dali Lama and his closest followers fled Tibet in the late 1950's and beyond. Well laid out with clear narrations in 3 languages; first hand testimony from those who have made the perilous journey over the Himalaya. . Would recommend everyone who visits this area comes here for an enlightening experience
9. Army Herritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By debashis77_12 - Dehradun, India
Though no entry fee is required, but a valid ID proof is required to enter this museum exclusively dedicated to Indian Army, with the timing being 10 AM to 5 PM.Opens all day except Monday & public holidays.Before entering the museum, the statue of eminent personnel & tanks are there outside the museum. Inside the museum, all things related to Indian Army are displayed in several rooms.No need for a guide, because near every display the description is there. The collection in this museum about Indian Army is so vast that you will not found something like this anywhere else. A souvenir shop is just outside the museum along with a café.Besides the army museum a small cactus museum is also there.
10. Maharaja Sansar Chandra Museum & Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Dedicated to Maharaja Sansar Chandra The Erst-while Royal Family of Kangra has dedicated their Museum to honor Maharaja Sansar Chandra their ancestor who's reign was known as the golden age of Kangra. Maharaja Sansar Chandra inherited the throne of Kangra when he was just 10 years old. By the age of 21 he had defeated the Mughals and had won back his ancestral fort of Kangra.
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