Hamirpur Himachal Tourism

Hamirpur

The Hamirpur district  in Himachal Tourism, is situated in the south western part of Himachal
Pradesh.It is covered by lower Himalayas. The main hill ranges of the Chamba are known as  
Jakh  Dhar & Sola Singhi Dhar.The  Jakh dhar runs in continuation of Kali Dhar range in the 
Kangra district.It transverses into southeastern direction and enters in  Hamirpur  district  near
Nadaun  and . This is another area situated at lower elevation and is comparatively warmer but 
has some hilly ranges covered with Pine forests.During winter months, These hills is well 
developed for trekking and camping.Hamirpur is a town and also a  district headquarters of 
Hamirpur district. This district was made by carving,in 1972,it out from the Kangra district. It is
well connected  all sides by roads,and it can be promoted as a tourist destination by developing 
some religious and historical places. At present the known attractionsare Temple of Sujanpur 
Tihra,Deot-Sidh, and Nadaun.

Awa Devi Temple

In Himachal Tourism , Awah Devi Temple is situated in Hamirpur town.It is a 250 years 
old shrine, and 24km far from the Hamirpur town. The temple full of  sacredness and 
perched upon a hill this hill is considered the highest point of Hamirpur. The spectacular
back drop further enhancement  the beauty of this place.it is a legendaryof it self. Jalpa 
Devi is worshipped by a few locals as Kul Devi Clan's Deity,people of Hamirpur.

Sujanpur Fort

Sujanpur climate differ all through from hot summer to cold winter. Being on the banks 
of Beas River, the winter is quite serious.The temperature  differ from 38 deg. Celsius in 
summers to almost zero Deg.Celsius in winters. Winters experience low-lying clouds which 
add to the cold weather and one can enjoy walking amidst the clouds.Sujanpur is located on 
the bank of River Beas in Himachal Tourism. It is a beautiful town created and populates by 
Maharaja Sansar Chand Katoch , the King of Kangra.who was later shifted from Kangra to 
Sujanpur,it is also called SujanpurTira or Sujanpur Tihra, after the war with Muslim kings who 
wanted to capture Kangra fort. Sujanpur Palaces is constructed by Maharaja Sansar Chand he 
is also constructed his temples and courts called Baradari ,on the peak of hillock called Tira 
overlooking Sujanpur's famous Chaugan,thus the name of the town is Sujanpur Tira. In the 
middle of this beautiful town there is  a ground ,which remains green throughout the year .This 
ground popularly called in Pahari language 'Chaugan'. Now part of the ground is occupied by 
the Sanik School. The ground is a meeting place for most of thetown people, ladies, men,
children for evening walk and for playing all types of games. Most famous Holi
fair also takes place on this ground which last almost 2–3 weeks during the month of March.

Baba Balak Nath temple

Baba Balak Nath Temple is one of the most famous sacred place and pilgrims of Hamirpur in  

Himachal Tourism .It is also known as the God's own land. The ancient Cave and temple 
architecture relates to the Deot Sidh era in Hamirpur District. Lakhs of devotees from across 
India and around the world visit this temple to reinforce their firm faith in the "Siddha Tradition". 
There are a number of myths and legends surrounding the Baba Balaknath Temple in Hamirpur 
in Himachal Pradesh. Baba Balaknath was born in three ages in different forms. he was a 
devotee of Lord Shiva in every birth. Baba Balaknath worshipped Lord Shiva and even helped 
out people in distress, that is The history of this temple.Till today pilgrims convey a number of 
their desires to Baba Balaknath in order to turn them into reality.

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Kangra Dharamshala tourism

kangara

The Kangra valley is the valley an ancient temples and  one of the most picturesque valleys of Himachal Tourism. It provides a wounderful contrast in nature of places to be visited. The valley, sheltered by the sublime Dhauladhar range, is green and luxuriant. The history of Kangra valley dates back to the Vedic times more than 3500 years ago,Dharamsala is full of Buddhist air whereas  The area was exposed to successive invasions, the last being the British domination of the princes of many small the hill states.Crafts like the exquisitely designed shawls and miniature paintings of this region are internationally appreciated making Kangra one of the prime holiday destinations.

temples of kangara

Jwalamukhi, also known as Jwala ji, is famous for an ancient temple of the goddess of the same name, and features holy flames that run on natural gas. Himachal Tourism is provide the Other important temples include Brajeshwari Devi temple, Chamunda Devi temple, Chintpurni temple and Baijnath Shiva temple. Brajeshwari Devi Temple and the rock cut temples of Masrur are quite famous. Some other places of interest are Maharana Pratap Sagar Sanctuary, Sujanpur-Tira and Kangra town. There are also important Buddhist temples in Dharamshala, Sidhbari, Rewalsar and the Tibetan Colony in Bir.  Historical villages of Pragpur and Garli are also located here.there is also a fort located at kangra ”The Kangra Fort”.

Dharamshala 

Dharamsala, the district headquarters, is also the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile, headed by the His Holiness the Dalai Lama.There are also important Buddhist temples in Dharamshala, Sidhbari, Rewalsar and the Tibetan Colony in Bir.  Historical villages of Pragpur and Garli are also located here.

McLEodganj 

McLeod Ganj is a suburb of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Tourism, India. It is known as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa" (a short form of Dharamshala used mainly by Tibetans) because of its large population of Tibetans. The Tibetan government-in-exile is headquartered in McLeod Ganj.Around 4 km above Dharamsala, or 10km via the main road, McLeodganj is a British place, McLEodganj / Dharamsala received little attention from the outside world for most of its history. McLeod Ganj was named after Sir David McLeod.

Palampur 

Palampur has several interesting trails for travellers to trek. It is a quiet and beautiful town situated on a plateau with the backdrop of the dramatical Bundla stream cutting across on one edge.

Palampur in Himachal Tourism,surrounded by green tea estates and forests of pine and deodar. Some of these paths leading to the hills are often used by Gaddis – the nomadic shepherds of the area. With a number of interesting areas in the vicinity, angling in the river Bundla, or hang gliding and paragliding at Billing-Bir 35 Kms away. The rivulets, Streams and the brooks are all full of life here.

Dhauladhar National Park

Himachal tourism,amidst the spread of rice paddies and tea gardens, Dhauladhar National Park stands as a popular tourist attraction site welcoming animal enthusiasts and nature lovers from far and wide.From here, one can enjoy the gorgeous views of Dhauladhar Mountain ranges and dazzling green valleys rolling below. While the park is the chief attraction amongst wildlife lovers and photographers, Gopalpur Zoo inside the park is a favourite amongst children and leisure travellers. Animals like leopards, black bears, angora rabbits, Asiatic lion, sambhar, red fox and wild deers can be spotted in the zoo.

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Chamba Tour,khajjiyar

Himachal Tourism - Chamba

Himachal Tourism,Chamba is a town in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, in northern India. According to the 2001 Indian census the town is situated on the banks of the Ravi River ,at its confluence with the Sal River.it has an ancient capital named Bharmour, which is located 75 kilometres from the town of Chamba.is known for its charming beauty.Its high mountain ranges have given it a sheltered position and helped in preserving its centuries-old relics and numerous inscriptions.More than a thousand years ago,the Rajas of Chamba erected its temples,continue to be under worship and the land grant-deeds executed on copper plates by them continue to be valid under the law. Chamba host  the very famous "Minjar Mela", which celebrated for several days of music and dancing.

Lakshmi Narayan temples

Laxmi Narayan Temple is one amongst the foremost standard temples of Chamba Himachal Tourism, that's acknowledged for its nice historical significance and study marvel.It is the most shrine in Chamba that has Bimana ,Shikhara and Garbhagriha with atiny low antarala and a mantapa.it is designed by Raja Sahil Verman in10th century.There is a wheel formed roof that helps to safeguard from cold. The temple has wood chattries and a shell roof at the highest to safeguard against downfall.It homes a aluminiferous image of Garuda, the mount of Lord Vishnu.It has a mandapa like structure too.

The entire space includes six temples in an exceedingly row from north to south and is devoted to Lord Shiva and Vishnu.

Himachal Tourism  also provide very different temples within the advanced like Radha Krishna Temple- designed by ranee fish genus (wife of Raja Jit Singh in 1825), Shiva Temple of Chandragupta- designed by Sahil Varman and also the Gauri sitar player Temple- designed by Yugkar Varman (the son of Sahil Varman). thereis a Garuda sculpture in metal watches over the most gate also, that is placed by Raja Balabhadra Verma. the most recent addition to the shrine in historical periods was in answer to the Mughal terror. Then Aurangzeb the emperor order to demolish the temple and also the Raja Chhatra Singh enclosed gilded elevations to the temple within the year 1678.

Chamunda Devi Temple

Chamunda Devi Temple is located Chamba and It was built by Raja Umed Singh, and was completed in 1762. It is in a prominent position on the spur of Shah Madar range of hills, opposite to the Chamba town.In the past, the temple was accessed through a stone paved steep path laid with 378 steps It is the wooden temple with gabled roof in Chamba, while all others in the town are built from stone in the north Indian Nagara architectural stylel.Himachal tourism  provide the temple, a trabeated structure, is built on a high raised plinth,

There is a mandap in the foreground of the temple of 5.1 metres (17 ft) x 6 metres in size with an agni-kund or fire pit in the centre and a gable roof covered with slates The mandapa has carvings in wood in its multi paneled ceiling with reliefs of human figures on the pillars and brackets.  it has a Nagari inscription, votive bells are provided in the mandap entrance and which records it as the offering from Pandit Vidhadhara to the goddess Chamunda deified in the temple on 2 April 1762.

Chaugan

    Chaugan is very famous place of chamba at Himachal Tourism,and  located in the centre of the township, is a hub of all social and cultural activities. Meaning four sided, the arena is enveloped in the midst of administrative buildings and a shopping centre. Standing in front of the old Akhand Chandi Palace, the arena was formed after clubbing five small chaugan for sports and games. At present, the historic ground of Chaugan hosts cricket matches of state level and is also open for picnics in the summer months. The arena also turns into a flea market during the Minjar Mela fair. During this week long festival, local costumes and colourful dresses along with cultural activities are the main attractions. Laid during the British era in 1980, Chaugan has a terraced green grass surface which is 800 m long and 80 m wide.
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The main attrection of chamba, is its mini switzerland Khajjiyar and Dalhousie.

Festivals, fairs and dances

Chamba is one of the places where celebrated a numerous fairs and festivals.Two melas or fairs, also known as Jatras, are of particular note in Chamba; "Suhi Mata Mela" and "Minjar Mela". A notable event of such fairs is when the ‘chela’. a subordinate of the deity who is being worshipped goes into a trance and answers the queries and prayers of the devotees.An important festival held in Himachal tourism, Chamba is known as the "Suhi Mata Mela". It is held annually in March–April for four days to commemorate the sacrifice made by the queen of Chamba with her life, to bring water to the town. The Sui Mata temple, built in memory of the queen (wife of Raja Sahil Varman), relates to the sacrifice she made to fulfill a prophecy in a dream, which said that water from the Sarota stream could only be accessed through an aqueduct if the queen or her son was sacrificed. Rather than kill her own son she sacrificed her own life for the town. To commemorate this event, women and children take a lead role in the festival.

Akhand Chandi Palace

Himachal Tourism provides the Akhand Chandi Palace Raja Sham Singh refurbished Akhand Chandi Palace with the assistance of British engineers later.The Akhand Chandi Palace, known for its distinct green roof, was built by Raja Umed Singh and used as his residence. In 1879, the Darbar Hall was built. Raja Bhuri Singh added the Zenana Mahal (residence of Royal ladies). The building was exemplary of the fusion of Mughal and British architectural influences.The palace provides scenic views of the Chaugan, Laxmi Narayana Temple, Sui Mata, Chamunda Devi Temple, Rang Mehal, Hari Rai Temple and Bansi Gopal Temple.It is converted into a Government College and District Library Maintenance of the attractive palace, however, which has painted walls and glass work and intricate woodwork, has not been satisfactory, due to the lack of funds allocated to refurbish it,the Royal family of Chamba sold the palace to the Government of Himachal Pradesh,in 1973.

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kullu Manali trip

Kullu & Manali  

Kullu valley in Himachal Tourism, is home to the picturesque towns of Kullu and Manali,located at the banks of the Beas River . they are often considered as a single destination, due to their close proximity, The valley is  for its amazing hills and the various temples and sightseen locations, fascinate a huge number of visitors every year. The Kullu valley is  located between the lower and the greater Himalayan ranges as well as the inner Himalayan ranges of the Pir Panjal and surrounding by deodar and pine forests . Kullu-manali is one of the topmost tourist places in Himachal Pradesh . you must visit in Kullu-Manali’s best places.

1. Rohtang Pass

• Famous for:          Nature, Photography, Adventure.
• Open Timings:     closed in Nov. to April due to weather condition and Closed on Tuesdays and  Reopens Mid May.
• Duration:               3-4 hours.

• Things to Do at Rohtang Pass

Rohtang lies at a distance of 3,978 meters above from sea level and located in the eastern hills in Himachal Tourism ,the high mountain pass of the Pir Panjal Range. The pass lies at a colorful location with the rivers Chenab or beas which is lies to the southern and northern side of Rohtang Pass. Rohtang Pass is glorious for its charming views of various hidden waterfalls and the valley.kullu manali visitor must visit to rohtang.

2. Solang Valley

• Famous for:       Nature, Photography, Adventure.
• Open Timings:  Open all days from 10 am to 6 pm.
• Duration:            3-4 hours.

• About Solang Valley

Solang valley is also known as the ‘Snow Point’ and is famous for hosting various winter adventure sports like skiing, parachuting and paragliding etc. The views from the location are very magnificent. It give visitors to charming  views to snow capped peaks and glaciers. The Solang Valley is located at an average elevation of 2,560 meters above sea level at Himachal Tourism and is also one of the favorite trekking hotspots in the region

3. Hadimba Temple

• Famous for:          Nature, Photography, Religion.
• OpenTimings:      Open on all days from 8 am to 6 pm.
• Duration:               1-2 hours.

• About Hadimba Devi Temple

Situated atop a hillock the Hadimba Devi Temple is surrounded by thick deodar forests and was built in 1553. The temple is dedicated to the Rakshasi Hidimba who was also the wife of the Pandava Bhima. The temple structure is built in a distinctive architectural style, structure is also made primarily of wood and 70 meters from the temple also lays a temple who dedicated to Ghatotkacha, that somewhat crosses Indian architecture with the one employed in the Buddhist monasteries.  the son of Bhima and Hidimba and a hero of the Mahabharata war.

4. Vashist Hot Water Springs

• Famous for:        Nature, Photography, Hot water springs.
• Open Timings:   Daily (7 AM – 1 PM & 2 PM – 10 PM).
• Duration:            30 mins-1 hour.

• About Vashist Hot Water Springs

Vashist is famous for its sulphurous Hot Water Springs, the place lies at a distance of 4-5 kilometers from Manali and is situated across the Beas River in Himachal Tourism.This village is a very  popular attraction among tourist and pilgrims. The springs also can be enjoyed in privacy at the Turkish-styles bath houses which are available here. The village is also acclaimed for its stone temple which is dedicated to a local saint Vashishth.

5. Tibetan Monasteries

• Famous for:          Culture, Photography, Religion.
• Opening Timings: Shrine timings are from 7am to 7pm. Open Daily.
• Duration:                1 /2 hour.

• About Tibetan Monasterie

Adhan Thekchhokling Gompa and Himalayan  Nyingmapa Gompa are the most famous.  Manali is also the home of Tibetan Monasteries.These monasteries are built by Tibetan refugees and are a must visit for anyone wanting to get a glimpse of their culture. The monasteries are built Pagoda style and house a shrine of Lord Buddha.

6. Beas River

• Famous for:           Nature, Photography, Adventure.
• Open Timings:      Daily from sunrise to sunset.
• Duration:                2-3 hours.
• About Beas River

Beas River is uppercut in kullu district.Its flows around 470 kilometres to Satluj river in Punjab. Beas originates from the Himalayas .In Himachal Tourism,the river also marks the eastern border of Alexander the Great’s

empire in 326 BC who was forced to stop his expedition here.has various camping spots and water sports.

7. Great Himalayan National Park

• Famous for:       Wildlife, Nature, Adventure, Trekking, Photography.
• Tickets:     100 INR for Indians, 400 INR for foreigners with concession for students charge for videography and no fixed charge for photography.                                                                                                                             
• Open Timings:       Open 24 hours.
• About Great Himalayan National Park

Great Himalayan National Park is a shelter for all nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.Visitors can also enjoy a scenic views of the nearby valley and mountain passes. The flora and fauna here are known for their diversity with the park being home to more than 375 faunal species and many of them are endangered. The biodiversity here is unique in India due to the presence of The Himalayas nearby and therefore this park is governed is strictly.

8. Gulaba

• Famous for:       Nature, Photography, Adventure.
• Open Timings:   Open all days from sunrise to sunset.
• About Gulaba

At Himachal Tourism Gulaba is a quaint village surrounded with snow peaked mountains and scenic views. It comes enroute to Rohtang Pass and serves a good alternative whenever Rohtang Pass is closed. Visitors can enjoy many snow activities and can even spend some peaceful time away in the lap of the beautiful topography. This place has also known for the shooting place of many Bollywood films

9. Manikaran

• Famous for:                     Nature, Pilgrimage, Photography.
• Open Timings:                 Open all days.
• Duration:                          Half a day.
• Distance from Manali:    79.4 km
• About Manikaran

Manikaran is a place associated with many tales and legends  it is also an important pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Sikhs, . Many visitors coming to Kullu Manali make it a point to stay here for a day to visit the pilgrim centers, hot springs and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. An experimental geothermal energy plant is also here.

10. Kasol

• Famous for:      Nature, Pilgrimage, Photography.
• Duration:           Half a day.
• Distance from Manali:   75.1 km
• About Kasol

A gem hidden away in the Himalayas, Kasol is a paradise for all nature lovers. It is not heavily inhabited by people and also gets a comparatively less tourist population than other places in Himachal Pradesh .In Himachal Tourism  Paravati Valley pases through this scenic location and therefore it is visited by many backpackers, hikers and adventure enthusiasts. It is popularly called 'mini-Israel' as it attracts a significant Israeli population

11. Bhrigu Lake

• Famous for:        Nature, Adventure, Photography, Trekking.

• Open Timings:     Open all days.
• Duration:             3-4 hours.
• About Bhrigu lake

Bhrigu Lake is a sight to behold the named after the ancient Indian sage Maharishi Bhrigu.The scenic views from here are absolutely breathtaking and would astound everyone. It lies near Rohtang Pass and can be reached only by trekking either from Gulabo village, 6 kms away or through Vashisht hot springs. The lake never freezes completely according to the localities and its water is considered to be sacred.

 

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