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Nestled in the Himalayas, the world's mightiest mountain ranges, Himachal Pradesh is blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful landscape anywhere, it is traveller's paradise- mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, misty woods, fast flowing rivers, enchanting lakes and flower filled meadows. Its high mountains and valleys are linked by winding roads and high passes. While the picturesque valleys of Kullu and Kangra are a riot of colours, in marked contrast the stark and barren terrain of Lahaul & Spiti have stunning lunar and scape like beauty.
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| FAMOUS Places IN Himachal Pradesh |
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| LAHAUL-SPITI |
 The district of Lahaul-Spiti in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most spectacular valley with ancient monasteries and natural formations. It consists of the two formerly separate districts of Lahaul and Spiti. The present administrative head quarter is Keylong in Lahaul.
Earlier, Kardang was the capital of Lahaul, and Dhankar the capital of Spiti. One can visit this place either from Delhi via Manali or from Kalpa via Shimla. The important tourist destinations spread acrossthe Lahaul Spiti valley are Kaza, Tabo, Nako, Keylong, Jhnaskar and others.
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| MANALI |
Manali is important hill station of northern India and main attraction for the tourists also. Manali is situated along the bank of the Beas and located at an altitude of 2050m. Manali is near to the Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley which are also most attracting places to visit. From last few years Manali has developed into major hill resort and have number of hotels and tourist lodges.
Its name Manali consist of two words Manu –alaya and hence simplified to Manali. Manali is the main point for treks and mountaineering expeditions into the Solang valley and over the Rohtang Pass into Lahoul-Spiti. |
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| SHIMLA |
 Shimla formerly known as Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," a term coined by the British. Located in the north-west Himalayas at an average altitude of 2,205 metres (7,234 ft), the city of Shimla, draped in forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak, experiences pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters. The city is famous for its buildings styled in tudorbethan and neo-gothic architecture dating from the colonial era. |
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| DHARAMSHALA |
 The High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges form a magnificent backdrop to the hill resort of Dharamsala. This is the principal township of Kangra district and overlooks wide spread of the plains. With dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline, Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday. It is full of life and yet peaceful.
The headquarters of His Holiness the Dalai Lama are at upper Dharamsala. Covering a wide area in the form of twin settlement, lower Dharamsala (1380m) is a busy commercial centre. While upper Dharamsala (1830m) with the suburbs of Mcleodganj and Forsytheganj, retains a British flavor and colonial lifestyle. Numerous ancient temples like Jwalamukhi, Brijeshwari and Chamunda lie on the plains below Dharamsala.
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| MCLEODGANJ |
 Around 4km north of Dharamsala town – or 10km via the looping bus route – McLeod Ganj is the headquarters of the Tibetan government in exile and the residence of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Along with Manali, it’s the big traveller hang-out in Himachal Pradesh, with many budget hotels, trekking companies, internet cafes, restaurants and shops selling Tibetan souvenirs crammed in just a couple of blocks, like a mini-Kathmandu. Naturally, there’s a large Tibetan population here, many of whom are refugees, so you’ll see plenty of maroon robes about, especially when the Dalai Lama is in residence.
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