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 Things to do 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. Spiti Valley
Overall Ratings
5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By Dahiya - New York
It is one of the most beautiful and a spiritual place. And thank God, for such sparse population has made it the abode of Yogins. They visit this place. All is clear, nights are astounding.
2. Prashar Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By sanaser - Ludhiana
A trip was for four days from 12th March to 15th March,2018 to Himachal Pradesh which include the Prashar Lake also in our itinerary to gain an adventurous experience. We started our journey on 13th Feb, morning from Kullu to Prashar. The distance between Kullu to Prashar lake is 60 km and time took more than three hours to reach the destination as the road was not in good condition some where & some where the road was narrow. There was a picturesque views all along the journey up to Prashar lake. It is located at a height of 2730 m above the sea level. Prashar lake is surrounded by the majestic Dhauladhar Ranges. It is one of the most beautiful lake and scenic places with eye capturing Valleys. The lake is surrounded by small hillocks. We walked 500 meters to reach the top and from there we got a first sight of the lake and the Prashar temple. The three storied pagoda type temple is dedicated to saint Prashar. The lake is protected by a fence so no one can enter there. There is a round shaped floating island inside the lake. The trip was memorable & very nice for us as it was just a break from the schedule & busy city life.
3. Dainkund Peak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 747 reviews
Reviewed By Navanil - Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Its a 2-3km trek...but by God, its mindblowing. Its quite easy which my father(64 yrs, underwent a cardiac stent placement 5 yrs back) and my mother (61 yrs) could complete without breaking too much sweat. And they both admitted...it was a experience of a lifetime.
It starts off with a whole lot of stairs, but dont get scared, take it slow, allow ur body to acclimatize, make adequate use of the benches provided, or the lush green grass to rest. As u climb higher and higher, u will get a 300 degree breathless view of the Himalayas. Once u reach the top of the stairs, its a flat path...with gentle slopes.BUT, the surprise doesnt end there.
As u walk along, u will encounter snow on either side, every turn will be greeted by a new and visully stunning Panorama of the Mountains, u will forget all tiredness as u walk along and reach the temple.
U can also cross the temple and have ur adequate fill of snow as the slopes are fully snow covered.
Its a must visit place, take ur family along, dont get scared or disheartened, just reach the top of the stairs...and after that its plain sailing (or should I say plain walking :P)
We encountered a lot of people gasping beside the steps, on the verge of giving up...but they all went the whole distance.
It took us about 4 hrs to reach the temple and back.
4. Kali Ka Tibba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 457 reviews
Reviewed By VijayTawker - Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Very good Kali temple on Mountain top. We have panoramic views of the Mountains from the front of the temple and also from the back of the temple. Excellent Sunset view (one of the best I've ever seen) from the back of the temple. Not very crowded. Silent and peaceful.
5. Tirthan Valley
Overall Ratings
5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By vjm1984 - National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Tirthan valley is situated at around 540km from delhi..The valley initial entry point is Larji which is around 1 km from NH-21 before the Aut tunnel..remember don’t enter the Aut tunnel go straight to visit tirthan..
Banjar is the tehsil for administrative work which is around 20 km from Larji..
Road to the valley is not much wide and u might feel difficulty in driving..
You can experience lots of activities like trout fishing,river crossing,trekking,bonfire,hiking etc with mesmerising views and sound of river flowing..
Relax in magical environment of valley and forget the world for few day..
Thank you god for creating such a beautiful place..
Avoid littering!!!
6. Chitkul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By oaks730 - New Delhi, India
If you are looking for high end tourist destination with modern amenities...then I am sorry that Chitkul "The last village on India-China border" is not your type of place. Rather, this 14-15 hr adventurous drive from Delhi took us to a place which is not much explored, still true to its roots and not overloaded with frenzy tourists. Another thing that is commendable is all weathered roads at almost whole route, just a small stretch which is not good due to continuous landslide.
Now the place. The place has its own charm. Small village located on the bank of river Baspa. Surrounded all around with Mountains. It has very few hotels with limited facility in terms of food and choice of rooms. and no TV in hotels...coz one does not come to this place to watch TV. No mobile connectivity except that of BSNL, No ATM. Must go for all thrill seeking travellers.
7. Kheer Ganga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By painulyhimanshu - New Delhi, India
This is one of the most beautiful places i have been to which was more thrilling because of the ongoing snowfall, Kheer Ganga is located in Parvati valley and is a moderate trek for about 9-11 kms from Barshaini which is considered to be the base for this trek.
The place is simply mesmerizing and beautiful, with ample of Waterfalls, river streams and natural beauty all around. Though we had an adventurous and thrilling trek due to a sudden snowfall it was still a lot of fun and enjoyment, however i can say that it was a bit risky and dangerous as the trek route became very slippery.
The natural hot water spring in Kheer Ganga is an experience which one will remember for a life time since you will feel very relaxed and energetic after taking a dip in the parvati kund.
A must do trek for all nature enthusiast for a thrilling and adventurous experience.
8. Triund Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Grade: Moderate McLeod Ganj to Triund 2800 mtrs, 9 kms gradual trek. The trek offer panoramic views Bhagsu village, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala valley and distant views of Shivalik hills and plains of Kangra valley. The trek is moderate nature. Triund is a large land of green grass and pasture like. One can see the mighty Dhauladhar ranges just above the eyes. This is the base camp and climatization point for trekkers climbing the Inderahara point in the Mt. Dhauladhar.
Reviewed By richa s
Beautiful short trek.. amazing view.. do go till d top... It's so relaxing... We camped at night there... Millions of stars over your head with pin drop silence n snow clad Mountains as a backdrop.. it's a must go for people who love to trek...
9. Hatu Peak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 327 reviews
Reviewed By rahulajmera - Pune, India
The Hatu Peak is a mountain top close to Narkanda town. It is reasonably accessible by a narrow 3m wide road during the summers. However the roads are snow covered during winter. The amount of snow will determine how far your vehicle will go, which means that the trek to the top can range from 0-5 km.
There are a few stalls to eat/camp on the way. I urge people to hire good gear like shoes from these stalls as walking in the snow with normal shoes is not recommended.
The journey to the top when it has snowed, is simply magnificent. The view from the top is not great and the Hatu Peak by itself is an ordinary destination. In absence of snow, I would not recommend this place.
It could be a tiresome trek. Carry lots of water and food. The peak is at 11,000 feet above sea level, so don't waste your breath.
10. Beas River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
The Beas River also known as the Biás or Bias, is a river in north India. The river rises in the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows for some 470 kilometres to the Sutlej River in the Indian state of Punjab.
Reviewed By AnjanManda - Hyderabad, India
River Beas originates in Rohtang pass in Manali and flows down through Himachal and merges in Sutlej in Punjab.The water is clear and clean.We visited Manali in november.Water flow was normal.After completing sightseeing we wanted to try some adventure sports.We opted for river rafting.We were four persons and they charged Rs 4000 for rafting and Rs 1000 for Vedio.We did rafting for 40 minutes.The charges vary based on the distance of ride.This was medium ride and is sufficient for first timers.It was fantastic .Enjoyed fully.Every one should try it as it is reasonably priced.And you get such opportunities not very often.
