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HIMALAYAN MAGIC

KULLU



The charming Kullu Valley is known as the Valley of the Gods. During its colorful Dussehra Festival, decorated palanquins convey gods and goddesses from temples all over the valley to Kullu, to pay homage to the reigning deity Raghunathji.


Places of interest: Raison, Bijli Mahadev Temple, Manikaran, Katrain, Naggar .
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SHIMLA



Shimla ,the capital of Himachal Pardesh, spills over the steep slopes of a 12 km ridge in the lower himalayas. Once the glamourous capital of british India, Shimla is still an attractive summer and winter destination.


Places of interest: The Mall, the Old Viceregal Lodge,Museum, Jakhu Temple, The Glen, Summer Hill, Prospect Hill, Tara Devi and Sankat Mochan, Mashobra, Kufri, Naldehra ,Fagu.
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 MANALI

Situated at the northern end of the Kullu Valley, Manali has spectacular views of snow-capped peaks and wooded slopes. Manali, with its Mountaineering Institute, is a popular base for trekking and mountaineering in summer and skiing in winter.


Places of interest: Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashist Springs, Jagatsukh, Rohtang Pass.
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DHARAMSALA

 

The beautiful hill town rises up a spur of the Dhauladhar range.The snow-line is not a far away and the dramatic peaks rise above the town.


Places of interest: Macleodganj,St. John in the Wilderness.

Around Dharamsala: Bhagsunath(2 Kms), Dal Lake(13 Kms), Dharamkot (10 Kms),Triund(8 Kms).  

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