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The Ridge, Shimla

The Ridge road is a large open space, located in the center of Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Ridge is the hub of all cultural activities of Shimla. It is situated along the Mall Road, which is the famous shopping center of Shimla. — Wikipedia

Koksar – The Gateway of Lahaul-Spiti

Koksar is the coldest region in Lahaul and lies 19 km from Rohtang Pass. The region halts during winters owing to heavy snowfall, but summers see good tourist activity here. Koksar is popular for the rafting opportunities found around Tandi Bridge on the confluence of Chandra & Bhaga, together called Chenab. The other adventurous rafting...

Dattnagar – Beauty On The Banks Of Sutlej

The place derives its name from the old temple of the god Dattatray nestled in the place. It is just 12 Kms from Rampur. This ancient village is situated on the left bank of Sutlej and holds two sacred buildings which face each other across a ‘maidan’ to honor Durga / Kali and Dattatray respectively....

Bharmani Mata Temple – Dedicated To Goddess Bharmani

Bharmani Mata Temple complex, dedicated to Goddess Bharmani is atop a ridge, 4km away from Bharmour. According to local legends while going to Manimahesh Kailash, Lord Shiva granted goddess Bharmani Devi a boon that all pilgrims going to Manimahesh should take a dip in the holy pool present here; otherwise their pilgrimage would not be...

Bhagsu Falls – Dharamshala

Scenic 20-m. waterfall located 1 km. from Bhagsunag temple, along a trail lined with street cafes. The bhagsu fall is beautiful located in McLeodganj, Himachal. One has to treck for 15-20 mins to reach the waterfall. The treck is beautiful and offers splendid … Address: Temple, near Bhagsunag, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176215, India

Dada Siba Temple – Rusty Old Beauty

Constructed in 1450 AD, the Dada Siba Temple is situated in the old village of Dada Siba, near Pragpur, Himachal Pradesh. The village is particularly known for its Dada Siba Temple and watermills. Raja Gobind Singh, a man of refined taste, built the Radha-Krisna temple in the green thickness of a wooded place. This showed...

Pangi Valley – The Rugged Beauty Of The Hills

Pangi valley is 173 km from Chamba via Sach Pass. This valley is beautiful in its own strange way, radiating the tribal charm and rugged grandeur. Located between the Middle and the Greater Himalaya, the valley is one of the sub-divisions of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.  This mysterious valley sandwitched between Pir Panjaland the Greater HimalayanZanskarranges is cut off from...

Sujanpur Fort – A Legacy From History

The Sujanpur fort lies on the banks of River Beas and close to the border of Kangra district. The fort is situated atop a hill and is popularly known as ‘Tira.’ The renowned fort was constructed in 1758 by Raja Abhaya Chand. During the early nineteenth century, Raja Sansar Chand resided at the Sujanpur fort....

Guru Ghantal Monastery – Also Know As Gandhola Monastery

Guru Ghantal Monastery is also called Gandhola Monastery. It is situated at Tupchiling village at the confluence of the rivers Chandra and Bhaga, together known as Chandrabhaga or Chenab River. This monastery was founded by Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava around the 8th century. How to visit Guru Ghantal Monastery Nearest airport Bhuntar Airport, Kullu Nearest...

Kunzum Pass – Gateway To Spiti

Kunzum Pass is well known as the highest motorable passes across the Kunzum range, at an altitude of about 4551 m. It serves as an entrance pass to the Spiti valley from Lahaul. Goddess Kunjum (Durga/Parvati) resides in a temple on the Kunzum top and keeps guard over the pass and wards of the evil....