Honeymoon
in Himachal Pradesh - What could a state with a name that spells
eternal snow be like? Visit Himachal, and discover the blissful
arrangement of sky high mountains and gentle rolling hills hiding pearly
lakes, icy glaciers and lush green valleys within their folds. Himachal
Pradesh has been a popular haunt of vacationers ever since tourism began
in India. Overwhelmed by the thick cloak of pines and firs that dressed
the hills in Shimla, the British chose to make it their summer capital.
Himachal's popular zones are defined by its valleys - the Kangra, the
Chamba, the Lahaul - Spiti Valley and the Kinnaur-Parvati-Giri- Kullu
cluster of valleys. Locked within these vales are the picturesque towns
of Kullu Manali, Dalhousie and Chamba, Dharamsala and Palampur. For
dare-devil adventure, the cold desert of Lahul-Spiti is quite a
challenge. And, gurgling past these high mountains are the snow melted
streams which only a yak can help you cross! Himachal is a cheerful
blend of romance, adventure and spirituality. For close encounters with
the state's treasures, venture into its sanctuaries and national parks,
which house a startling range of flora and fauna. An excursion to either
the Great Himalayan National Park in Kullu, the Pin Valley National Park
in Spiti, the Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary or the Churdhar Sanctuary in
Sirmour packs in large doses of thrill and exciting activity, besides
being spiritually and emotionally uplifting.
Most of Himachal can be visited any time of the year, except of course
the higher altitudes of Lahaul-Spiti which remain out of bounds in
winter. While summer is generally frequented by tourists from the
plains, those looking for a unique holiday experience choose to visit
Himachal during the wet monsoons and the snowy winters.
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