Himachal Pradesh, often called Dev Bhoomi (Land of the Gods), is one of India’s most sought-after travel destinations. Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, this northern state is blessed with snow-capped mountains, lush valleys, gushing rivers, serene lakes, spiritual shrines, adventure sports, and colonial hill stations. Tourism in Himachal Pradesh caters to all kinds of travelers, honeymooners, adventure seekers, pilgrims, backpackers, and nature lovers.
- Shimla (Mall Road, Ridge, Jakhoo Temple, Christ Church, Viceregal Lodge)
- Kufri (skiing & snow fun)
- Chail (Chail Palace, cricket ground)
- Naldehra (golf course)
- Mashobra (nature walks, apple orchards)
- Manali (Hadimba Temple, Mall Road, Old Manali)
- Solang Valley (skiing, paragliding, adventure sports)
- Rohtang Pass (snow point, gateway to Lahaul-Spiti)
- Kullu (Bijli Mahadev Temple, rafting in Beas)
- Naggar Castle
- Kasol & Parvati Valley (trekking, hippie vibe, Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara)
- Dharamshala (McLeod Ganj, Namgyal Monastery, Tibetan Market)
- Bhagsu Nag Temple & Waterfall
- Triund Trek (stunning mountain views)
- Kangra Fort
- Masroor Rock Cut Temples
- Palampur (tea gardens, Tashi Jong Monastery)
- Andretta (artists’ village)
- Dalhousie (colonial charm, churches)
- Khajjiar (mini Switzerland of India)
- Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary
- Chamba (Bhuri Singh Museum, Chamba Chaugan, Lakshmi Narayan Temple)
- Bharmour (ancient temples, Manimahesh Lake & Yatra)
- Kaza (main town of Spiti)
- Key Monastery
- Tabo Monastery (over 1,000 years old)
- Dhankar Monastery
- Chandratal Lake (Moon Lake)
- Pin Valley National Park
- Lahaul (Keylong, Udaipur temples, Shashur Monastery)
- Kalpa (views of Kinner Kailash)
- Sangla Valley (Baspa River, Kamru Fort)
- Chitkul (last Indian village near Tibet border)
- Reckong Peo (district HQ, apple orchards)
- Nako Lake & Monastery
- Great Himalayan National Park (UNESCO site, Tirthan Valley)
- Barot Valley (angling, offbeat stay)
- Parashar Lake (with floating island, near Mandi)
- Renuka Lake (Sirmaur)
- Paonta Sahib (famous Sikh Gurudwara)
- Hamirpur & Una (temples, Shakti Peeths)