Hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh for Summer Retreat

India is well-known for its diverse culture, weather, geography, history, cuisine, and dialects. And the geographical diversity blesses India with different landscapes. Hill stations being the most famous destination among people in the country and around the world have become the popular vacationing spots. Himachal Pradesh is one of the prominent states in India housing a myriad of hill stations, making it the best state for vocational tours. So if you or your loved ones are planning a trip to Himachal Pradesh, it is highly recommended to visit the following hill stations dwelling there.

Dalhousie

Being named after British governor general in pre-independent India, Dalhousie is an awe-inspiring hill station in the Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh. Tourists here are exposed to art, architecture, and enchanting churches that are influenced by colonial rule in India. It is also a good option for religious people as Hinduism is followed by more than half of the total population. Green paradise of north India, Dalhousie, is spread over five hill stations and is well-known among people for the prevalence of picturesque setting. A visit to Alla, Dainkund Peak, Bakrota Hills, Kajjiar, Panchpula, and Tibetan Market sends the tourists into ecstasy. Satdhara falls and Kalatop wildlife sanctuary are another tourist attraction in Dalhousie, giving you the best experience and place to go on a picnic with your friends and family.

Kullu & Manali

Apart from the breathtaking scenic view, Kullu and Manali are the best hill station for adventure seekers and culture enthusiasts. Kullu and Manali are two separate towns in Kullu valley and offer enormous mountainous adventures such as trekking, hiking, skiing, rafting, camping, and bungee jumping. It is also a great choice if you or the elderly want to go on a religious tour for there are various temples including Raghunath temple, Hadimba temple, Vashisht temple, Manikaran, etc. giving a sacred vibe to the tourists. People from around the world are also fascinated by the snow-capped Himalayan mountains and cozy weather of Kullu Manali.

Shimla

Just like Dalhousie, architecture in Shimla also has British rule influence. Being called the summer capital of British India and capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is cherished for nature’s beauty. Tourists rejoice the colonial touch in the buildings and heritage such as Rashtrapati Niwas, Shimla state museum, and Christ church. The chilling weather and holy essence are perfectly blended in some of the most popular and vibrant temples of Shimla including Jhakoo temple and Tara Devi temple. The best season to visit Shimla is autumn and activities worth trying are horse-riding in Kufri, sightseeing at the ridge, and shopping at the lakkad bazaar.

Dharamshala

Located in the Kangra valley in Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala is surrounded by a thick blanket of deodar cedar trees and magnificent Dhauladhar ranges. Dharamshala gained its importance for being the home of the holy Dalai Lama and Tibetan exile in India, which is why this hill station is very popular among international tourists from all over the world. Dharamshala brings good news for adventure enthusiasts, for it holds various trekking trails for trek lovers. Besides the serene nature and cold weather, this place has myriad of tourist places like temples, churches, monasteries, museums, and ancient towns. Bhagsu waterfalls, Monolithic rock temple, Naam art gallery, Dharamshala cricket stadium, Kangra art museum, Dal lake, Namgyal monastery, Masrur, and Kangra fort are some of the most visited places in Dharamshala. You should visit this hill station during summers from March to June when all trek trails open up for travelers.

Mcleod Ganj

The beauteous hills of Mcleod Ganj are located near Dharamshala and also known as little Lhasa or Dhasa which is short for Dharamshala in the Tibetan language. Gaddis, the main tribal group of Mcleod Ganj is inhabited here. The main tourist attractions are Tsung La Khang, Triund, Dharamkhot, St. John’s Church, and Tibetan Children’s village. Tourists feel chuffed at the trek travel from Mcleod Ganj to Triund. The town is profound for Tibetan handicrafts, thangkas, Tibetan carpets, garments, artisanal peanut butter, and other souvenirs. The best time to plan your tour to Mcleod Ganj is from March to June and from September to November. The list is endless as Himachal Pradesh is renowned for the dense Himalayan mountains and natural beauty. There are several explored- unexplored hill stations in Himachal worth your time and money. Due to low temperature, hill stations, especially in Himachal Pradesh, are the most sought after destinations to escape the burning summers in low lying states in the country.