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This mountainous state, attract thousands of tourists from India and beyond. The crisp air and glistening snowcaps offer an almost heavenly escape from the dusty plains, the rock hewn temples and other era hill Stations make this one of the most visited states in India., mighty rivers crash their way through the mountains forming deep valleys, where the aqua, silt laden waters cascade through green valleys to the thirsty land of the plains. From hippies to middle class Indians you'll find them all here, enjoying the bounty of this beautiful countryside. Whilst many places have been built up over the years there are still umpteen little places where you can avoid the fray. Places like Katrain and the beautiful Rewalsar, or the small town of Mandi is also appealing. Of course the big hitters in the State are McCleodGanj and Manali. McCleodGanj with it ever growing population of Tibetans and of course The Dalai Lama, it also offers some great walking in and around the town. A hike up to Triund overlooking the town offers great views of the snow capped Dhauladhar ridge. Manali has been a hippie hang out for almost as long as Goa. the bearded hordes lured by the heady seduction of the famous Himalayan Charras. Bedecked in jewelry and often huddled in woolen blankets for shawls. These hop head escapists are to be found in many outposts these days. Places like Vashist, Manikaran, and Kasol. Often clutching a chillum they seem as eternal as the mountains themselves. Manikaran is also the place to head to for a soothing dip in the local hot springs.

Malana: Near Chanderkhani Pass lies the village of Malana which is famous for it's temple of Jamlu and its distinct, social and cultural life. Malana is considered by some to be the oldest democracy in the world.

Palampur lies amongst the pines and tea garden and offer pleasant walks. Nearby Chamunda Devi is worth looking at too..: The famous temple dedicated to the goddess Chamunda is 25 kms. away

No visit would be complete without visiting the old town of Shimla and it's other era charms, her you'll still find evidence of a banished time under British rule. there ' a fair bit to see around Shimla as well like Fagu, Mashobra and Chadwick falls, Or just promenade like the locals

Lahaul and Spiti are two remote Himalayan Valleys of H.P. lying on the Indo-Tibet border. Strange, exciting, primitive, these valleys offer a completely different look at the state, arid and rugged, the beauty of their rocky escapements and the splendor of their snow covered peaks.

Emboldens the soul. Gompas and ancient irrigation channels and the ambling Yaks lend a completely different tapestry to the eye.

The often overlooked district of kangra boasts more than just Dharamsala, Palampur though not really a hill station at at about 1250m, is a lovely little town, located at the foot of the Dhauladhar range, the locals are unpretentious and friendly.the surrounding countryside has a few gems such as the nearby town of Andretta which has a pottery centre worth looking at, tea gardens near Bir & Neugal Khad which offers pretty views of the mountain ranges. As well as a look at the tea industry of course. And the waterfall at Bundla is worth a look.where you will also find a ancient temple of Vindyavasini. Other places in the area include the Chamunda Devi Temple, Brijeshwari Temple, Knagra fort and Sujanpura Tira.

Lahual and Spiti offer another look at this incredibly varied state. This high rugged place reached via the 3979m Rohtang pass The language, culture, and populations of Lahul and Spiti are closely related. Generally the Lahaul are of Tibetan and Indo-Aryan descent, while the Spiti Bhotia are more similar to the Tibetans, owing to their close proximity to Tibet. Fairer skin and hazel-colored eyes are commonly seen among the Lahulis. An itinerary of Sumdo-Tabo-Dhankhar-Kyi-Losar-Chandrataal-Tandi offers a fair view of what's on offer. Perhaps a visit to the Pin Valley N.P. The monastery at Tabo belongs to the tenth century. This famous gompa has about 60 Lamas and a large collection of Scriptures, wall paintings etc. Murals of this gompa have a great similarity to that of the Ajanta paintings. Losar is situated near the confluence of Losar and Peeno streams. This village is worth a visit being the first big village and because of its location. Dhanker Monastery: from the 16th Century monastery is situated in mid way between Kaza and Tabo. It is slightly off the main route, on the top of a mountain. Chandrataal is a desolate majestic place where the lakes reflect the bare mountains. Here as elsewhere in Himachal Pradesh there are good trekking possibilities.

Kinnaur surrounded by the Tibet to the east, in the northeast corner of Himachal Pradesh, about 235 kms from Shimla is a tremendously beautiful district having the three high mountains ranges the Zanskar, Greater Himalayas and Dhauladhar, enclosing valleys of Sutlej, Spiti, Baspa and their tributaries.

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Permits for foreigners visiting Kinnaur are available from the various Offices. These offices include the office of MHA Govt of HP;DM Concerned/ITBP/Spl. Commissioner (Tourism), Govt. of HP/ Resident Commissioner HP,Delhi/DGP,HP,Shimla. The places open for tourists under PAP include Poo, Khab, Sumdo, Dhankar, Tabo Gompa, Kaza, Moorang, Dabling.

A handsome temple dedicated to goddess Chandika, more especially designated as Shuwang Chandika is to be found in the village Kothi as well as several other of note at Maheshwar Temple at Sungra, Chango Temple at Chango Rarang Monastery at Rarang and the

Durga Temple at Ropa.. The Lipa-Asrang sanctuary near Moorang, This is located on the high altitude largely flat and a part of it is barren cold desert. The species found in this sanctuary are the Yak, Ibex, Leopard, Goral, Blue Sheep, Brown Bear, Musk Deer, Himalayan black Beer

Himachal Pradesh also boast TWO mountian railways. The Kalka Shimla line and the Kangra valley line from Pathankot to Joginder Nagar