Himachal Tour – Popular Tourist Destination to Visit

Himachal Pradesh (the Abode of Snows) is one of the most charming and captivating states of India. Located in foothills of the majestic Himalayas, this beautiful Indian state has been very popular among tourists and holidaymakers from all over the world Pierdom. Also called the Land of the Gods (Dev Bhoomi), it has many picturesque hill stations and interesting tourist places which appeal vacationers through out the entire globe. This state has attained international recognition with its tourism and apple growing industry. The main tourism attraction of this state is various hill stations. Major tourist places to visit on Himachal tour include:

Shimla: Famed as Queen of Hill Stations, Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh and one of the most popular hill stations in northern India. It was once the summer-capital of India during British Raj. It is very popular among families, backpackers, nature lovers, honeymooners and adventure tourists. The Mall, the Ridge, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Viceregal Lodge, Jakhoo Hill, Jakhoo Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Kali Bari Temple, Kamna Devi Temple, Summer Hill, Observatory Hill, Prospect Hill, etc are major attractions of this city.

Dalhousie: Dalhousie is a picturesque hill-resort town hidden under the dense jungle of deodars, pine and red & pink rhododendrons. When you will visit this hill town you will see many old colonial style chalets & houses and feel like the time here has stood still since long.