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Dalhousie -
Dalhousie is a
quiet town, with a sense of enchantment. This hill station
spreads over five low-level hills at the western edge of the
Dhauladhar range, just east of the Ravi River. The picturesque
town is interspersed with the colonial-era buildings, low
roofed stalls and hotels. The pine-covered slopes around it
are intersected with paths and treks, which are ideal for
short undemanding walks.
The gateway to the Chamba Valley, this colonial town was
established in 1854 by the British governor-general Lord
Dalhousie. Covering an area of 14 sq.-km and surrounded by
alpine vegetation, Dalhausie has charming architecture and
panoramic views of both plains and the whitecapped views of
the mountainous ranges,
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Dharamsala : -
Dharamsala
over looks the plains and is surrounded by dense pine trees
and Deodar forests. A nearby snowline with numerous streams
and cool healthy atmosphere makes the surroundings very
attractive. Dharamsala is a busy bazaar town and has
established itself as the travellers base camp, who come to
explore the nearby mountains. The Kotwali Bazaar provides the
entire colour and characteristic of a small town, which is
mixed with the simple life style.
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Kullu
- The town of Kullu has long been a centre of faith. In
the 17th century, Raja Jagat Singh installed here an idol of
Lord Raghunathji, which he brought from Ayodhya. As a mark of
his penance, he placed the idol on his throne and it became
the presiding deity of the valley, Kullu was once known as
Kulanthpitha, which means the end of the habitable world.
Beyond rose the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalayas,
and by the banks of the shining river Beas, lay the fabled
'Silver Valley'.
The town of
Kullu has long been a centre of faith. In the 17th century,
Raja Jagat Singh installed here an idol of Lord Raghunathji,
which he brought from Ayodhya. As a mark of his penance, he
placed the idol on his throne and it became the presiding
deity of the valley,
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Manali :- The Kullu
valley has an ancient town in its lap called Manali.
Surrounded by towering peaks at an arm length, Manali's major
asset is its proximity to the snowline. It is a flourishing
orchard industry, a popular honeymoon destination and
trailhead for numerous treks as well as a great countryside
ideal for adventure sport lovers.
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Palampur
is the tea capital of northwest India. Set on the rising
slopes of Kangra Valley before they merge with the Dhauladhar
ranges. But tea is just one aspect that makes Palampur a
special resort. Abundance of water and proximity to the
mountains has endowed it with mild climate. The town has
derived its name from the local word "pulum', meaning lots of
water.
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Parwanoo
: - Along the National Highway No.22, as one cross the
state border of Haryana into Himachal, there comes the town of
Parwanoo. A couple of decades ago, this was a sleepy little
village but today, it is a pulsating industrial town.
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Shimla :
The British empire may have ceased to exit, but its echoes
linger on in Shimla (2205). As the 'summer capital' of the
British in India, this was the country's focus for the better
part of every year and now, it is state capital of Himachal
Pradesh. Today, it has well developed facilities, easy
accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of India's
most popular hill resort. Placed in the lower ranges of the
Himalaya mountains, it is surrounded by pine deodar, oak and
rhododendron forests. Towards the north lie the snow-covered
high-ranges, while the valleys breathe whispering streams and
swaying fields.
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