Summer holidays are about to start and if you plan to visit a cool place to escape this scorching heat, then what can be better than Himachal? Himachal Pradesh is a famous travel destination in North India. It attracts everyone's attention due to its beauty, tourist, and attractive places. The natural beauty of Himachal with its high valleys and hills provides peace and relaxation to the people coming here. Himachal Pradesh is a very favorite place for tourists as well as pilgrims. So if you want to get some relief from the heat and want to spend some happy moments with your family, then come to visit these places of Himachal:

Dalhousie
Dalhousie is a small town in Himachal Pradesh, which is considered a paradise for the tourists coming here. Dalhousie is surrounded by its natural scenery, grasslands, flowers, fast-flowing rivers, and magnificent misty mountains. Dalhousie is considered to be one of the best places in Himachal for honeymoon. If you are planning to visit natural beauty and ancient attractions, then the famous Dalhousie is the perfect place.

Spiti Valley

Located in Himachal Pradesh, Spiti Valley is surrounded by the Himalayas on all sides and is located at an altitude of 12,500 feet above sea level. The cold desert, snow-capped mountains, winding roads, and picturesque valleys of Spiti Valley excite the tourists coming here. This is one such place in Himachal Pradesh where sunlight is available for about 250 days a year, making it one of the coldest places in the country. You can go to Spiti by car only in summer and for about 6 months of the year, this place is covered with thick snow.

Bir Billing Valley

Nestled amidst natural beauty, Bir is a small village in Himachal Pradesh which is also known as the paragliding capital of India. Bir is situated at an altitude of 5,000 feet amidst serene landscapes, snow-capped mountains, and artistic temples. Bir is famous for recreational activities including trekking, paragliding, mountain biking, and hand gliding. There is something for people of all age groups here like you can stroll along the lake, go shopping at Mall Road, or visit popular cafes here.

Kasol

Kasol remains a tourist center throughout the year. This village is full of foreign tourists. Parvati Valley of Himachal starts from Kasol village. The beauty of Parvati Valley and Parvati River is the main attraction here. Every moment will become memorable. You will remember the unique feeling here for a lifetime. Tourists from all over the world come here for the same feeling. There is a bridge in Kasol due to which it is divided into Old Kasol and New Kasol.

Manali

Manali is one of the most popular hill stations in the country, located between the snow-capped slopes of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges. Manali is located at an altitude of 1950 meters above sea level, which is a part of the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is an extraordinary natural site with its lush green forests, meadows dotted with flowers, blue streams, and a constant scent of freshness. Manali is like a paradise for nature-loving tourists and loving couples. This hill station attracts tourists from museums to temples, river adventures to trekking trails, and villages to rough lanes. The sound of the flowing water of the Kullu River and the sounds of birds will attract you.

Dharamshala


Dharamshala is a very special tourist destination of Himachal, which is located at a distance of 17 km from Kangra. Situated at an average height of 1,475 meters above sea level, Dharamshala is located on a beautiful stretch of land of Kangra Valley, which mesmerizes tourists for its spectacular beauty. The snow-laden Dhauladhar mountains here make this place very special. Dharamshala is also the holy place of the Dalai Lama. Dharamshala is one of the most peaceful places, where you will find the perfect amalgamation of natural beauty and culture in North India.

McLeodganj
The part of Kangra in Himachal Pradesh is the most popular tourist destination. It is also called Little Lhasa due to the residence of Tibetans here. People go here to enjoy spirituality, the Himalayas, adventure, and beautiful views. This place is the main center of Buddhist devotees and the reason behind this is that it is the residence of the 14th Dalai Lama of Buddhists. Due to this, there is a crowd of devotees here.

Kasauli
Kasauli, a hill cantonment town on the road from Chandigarh to Shimla, is a peaceful holiday destination away from the hustle and bustle of the world. Kasauli is a small town in the southwestern part of the state of Himachal Pradesh, located on the relatively lower reaches of the Himalayas. Situated amidst beautiful pine forests, Kasauli is known for the grand Victorian buildings built by the British, whose mysterious and calm atmosphere attracts everyone.

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