Himachal at it's best.

5 Must visit of Himachal.

03April,2017

1. Chail:  The former summer capital of the princely state of Patiala, Chail is a beautiful hill station located 63 km from Shimla in the Shivalik region of Himachal Pradesh.

Chail Palace, Chail Cricket ground and Chail Military School are all symbols of Chail’s connection with the erstwhile royal home of Patiala.

Chail, along with Kufri and Shimla is called the Golden Triangle of Himachal Pradesh. Despite being located close to Shimla, this hill station is free from the crowds that throng Shimla and consequently allows travelers to enjoy the scenic beauty and charm of the place in relative peace.

Chail has a dense cover of pine and deodar trees. Its lush green outfields, stunning view of the mountains and captivating natural beauty makes it a fine place to visit. Lots of trekking trails lead from Chail to Shimla, Choor Peak, Kali Temple and other places. Angling is a popular activity undertaken in Giri River, a few kilometers away from Chail.

Chail Wildlife Sanctuary attracts a large number of nature lovers and wildlife photographers and you can spot a wide variety of flora and fauna that includes animals like Himalayan black deer, common langur, sambar, goral, wild boar, among others.

Kali ka Tibba is a popular shrine in Chail that is often visited by people from nearby towns and villages apart from tourists.

2. Kasauli: A small hill station in the Himalayas and is among one of the best holiday choices for the people all over the globe. Gets it's name from the flower called "Kasool" and best known for its pristine and unspoiled natural beauty. Himachal is one such place in India where God's and goddesses love to reside. Nature's beauty , it's serenity, peaceful surroundings and it's cool weather attracts large number of tourist every year.

 

The best time to visit Kasauli is between April to November when the weather not too cold and is pleasant.

3. Mcleodganj: Mcleodganj is the residence of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and home to a large Tibetan population, including many monks and nuns.  

    

Mcleodganj attracts thousands of international visitors each year. Mcleodganj is Tibetan cultral hub where the different colours of Tibetan culture is well displayed. 

Triund Trek: 

Triund  trek can be described as a tranquil trek which can be easily accomplished by almost all age groups . Triund has an unambiguous byway which goes through a beautiful mixed forest of oak, deodar and rhododendron . Trek is fairly easy for the first five kilometers but the last one kilometer may require a bit of toil , the last one kilometer is popularly know as the “22 curves” as it has 22 tiring  curves before you finally reach Triund. Along the way there are many small  chai shops where one can refresh during the hike. The traipse is worth it as the panorama when you reach triund is awe-inspiring and exhilarating .Triund is come-at-able for most part of the year except for when the byway to triund is cut off by heavy snowfall in the months of  January and February . Trip to triund can be planed diversely.

4. Spiti Valley: 

Ladakh's lesser-known neighbor, the  old mountain desert of Spiti, is for travellers who dare to drift from the tourist trails. Spiti's postcard villages remain remotely tucked away in the lap of the mighty, barren Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh, and it is here that you can hike along Snow Leopard and Himalayan Wolf habitats, visit monasteries dating back over a 1000 years, sample a fascinating culture and cuisine different from the rest of India, and meet the kindest of people who live the harshest of lives. This is a world within a world, as Rudyard Kipling once described it. 

 

The summer months from late May to late September are therefore the best time to visit Spiti. As the weather warms up, the snow slowly melts and gets cleared away to open up road travel to the valley. With only 250 days of sunshine in a year, winter in Spiti is a harsh affair.

5.Khajjiar: 

Khajjiar is the small hill station in the district of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh approximately 24 km from Dalhousie. It's called the mini Switzerland of India. Khajjiar is also called the Gulmarg of Himachal Pradesh and serves as the starting point for treks to Chamba, Dalhousie and Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary among others. Indeed, trekking is the best way to explore Khajjiar. Zorbing, which involves rolling downhill from inside a plastic ‘zorb’, is a popular recreational activity during April and May. With its exotic flora and fauna, the Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary is a delight for nature lovers and wildlife photographers.

Not much is known about Khajjiar’s history but temples dating back to the 12th century still stand in majestic splendor here. The Khajji Naga Temple is the most sacred shine in Khajjiar. People of Khajjiar generally speak Himachali. However, almost all of them are comfortable with Hindi as well.