Northern India

Khajjiar- Mini Switzerland of Himachal

An Introduction

Khajjiar is popularly called Mini Switzerland of Himachal Pradesh and with good reason. It is at a height of 6500 feet above sea level and surrounded by dense forests and green meadows. Khajjiar is in fact one of the few places in the world to have 3 eco systems - lake, pasture and forest, all in one place. Khajjiar is also famous for the 12th-century Khajinag temple which has a golden dome and spire. The best way to enjoy Khajjiar is by doing nothing and just gazing at the idyllic pastoral scenery featuring a lake, grazing sheep & horses, pine and cedar forests and snowcapped mountains. There is Para Gliding and Horse Riding for the rest less!

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Dharamshala-Little Tibet, Dalai Lama & Himalayan Hill Station

An Introduction

Wooded with Oak, Deodhar & Coniferous trees and snowcapped on three sides, Dharamshala is a picturesque hill station in the Himalayas. Dharamshala is most famous for Mcleod Ganj which is the seat of the exiled Tibetan government. Dharamshala is also the capital of the erstwhile Katoch Dynasty which is arguably the oldest serving royal family in the world. The Indian Premier League (IPL) has brought Dharamshala into the Cricketing spotlight as it boasts of one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. Dharamshala is a also a trekker’s paradise as the Snow Line can be visited in just a day trip.

 

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Ladakh- A Himalayan Holiday

Ladakh is one of the most enchanting places on Earth. It is a heady combination of raw natural beauty of the land and a rich cultural heritage of its people. Nestled between the Himalayas, the Karakoram Range and the Indus river valley, Ladakh is straight out of a picture post card. The thrill of driving on the highest motorable road in the world at Khardungla is unbeatable. Equally attractive are the visits to beautiful Buddhist Monasteries that dot the mountains across Ladakh. Trekking the Himalayas, Whitewater rafting, camel safari in the cold desert and experiencing Tibetan culture would make sure you will never forget this experience in this lifetime! 

Indus BackdropLadakhi Landscape

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Breathtaking Manali

Manali is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Himachal Pradesh, India.  It is nested in the mighty Himalayas with snow capped peaks and steep valleys.  Manali literally means the place where Manu dwelt.   Manu, as per ancient Hindu mythology, is the first man on earth to have started the human race.  It is at the tip of the Kullu valley at a height of about 2100 feet above sea level on the banks of the Beas River.  It is an extremely popular destination and is teeming with crowd during the regular tourist season.  Besides from just basking in the breathtaking natural scenery, one can indulge in adventure sports, mountaineering and trekking.  It is also an important Hindu pilgrimage and has a host of pilgrimage spots.

Himalayan Sunset

Snowy World

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