Cities in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is the most adventurous place in India. It is famous for good handicrafts work. Top cities of Himachal Pradesh are described as follows:-

Kasauli

Kasauli has great importance from both mythological and historical point of view.  According to legend, when Lord Hanuman was going to bring Sanjeevani shrubs then he put his feet here.

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In fact the place where Lord Hanuman put his feet in Kasauli is a three hundred meter high hillock. Kasauli was developed during the British Empire. Ample beauty of nature is found at this place.

This place is good to visit in off season of November to February. Places to see in Kasauli include monkey point, Christ church and Sanawarand Gurkha Fort.

Palampur

Palampur is a hill town and the origin of its name is the term pulum which means water. Since, number of streams and brooks can be found in this landscape. Prime attraction in Palampur is green tea fields.

Dhauladhar range of peaks is always covered with snow creating really awesome scene to view. Another reason behind the popularity of Palampur in Himachal Pradesh is Colonial architecture which has distinct charm.

Kullu

Initially Kullu was known Kulanthpitha which means end of livable world. Valleys of roses, peaks of Himalayas, great bank of river Beas make this place fabulous. In fact Kullu got famous after independence. There are number of unique valleys which are still untouched by the modern materialistic effects. Silver Valley is full of beautiful flowers. Raghunath temple is very famous here. There are very good places for trout fishing in Kullu.

Shimla

Shimla situated in North-West Himalayas, is the capital city of himachal Pradesh. In past it has been famous as the Summer Capital of British. Shimla city in Himachal Pradesh is known for snow covered peaks, fruit trees like pine and apples and unique range of flowers. This city can be visited in every season as gentle cool Breeze is always blowing here.

Chamba

Chamba town was established in tenth century AD by King Sahil Verman. It is situated in sough Himalayas between Dhauladhar and Zanskar range. There are innumerable sights to visits for tourists like Akhand Chandi Palace, Bhuri Singh Museum and Minjar Mela. Apart from it art and handicrafts work is also exquisite. This place is best from religious point of view as famous temples Chamunda Devi, Hari Har tempole, Sui mamta temple; Vejreshwari temple and chmpawati temple are situated here.