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Lying in the enrapturing Himalayan region,
Himachal Pradesh is a state that presents nature in its very best forms. For
tourists coming to Himachal Pradesh on their vacations, a variety of tourist
attractions are available ranging from religious tourism, eco tourism and
adventure. The verdant valleys, snow topped mountains, tinkling streams,
hospitable people and much more, makes this place no less than a heaven. The
salubrious climate of Himachal Pradesh, accompanied with mind blowing natural
treasures, is the major draw for the tourists.
Himachal Pradesh Hill Stations
Being a Himalayan region, Himachal Pradesh is home to a great number
of hill stations each which has an intrinsic charm of its own. However, what is
common in these hill stations is the abundance of natural beauty. High peaks,
lakes, streams and plenty of greenery around make these hill stations a perfect
destination for all those tourists who wish to retreat from the polluted city
for a while. Moreover, these hill stations are exciting destination also in the
sense that they allow tourists to set out for an adventurous exploration deep
into the heart of this Himalayan region.
The major hill stations of Himachal Pradesh are Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie, Kufri,
Dharamshala and Chail.
Himachal Temples
Himachal Pradesh houses around 2000 temples! The figure in itself
explains what Hindu tourists looking forward for a religious trip, should expect
from Himachal Pradesh. The architecture of these temples are not fixed, and they
vary from area to area. Some of these temples and the place in which they are
located are so significant from the religious point of view that tourists throng
in a large number every year to offer their prayers.
Important Temples
Bajreshwari temple, Baijanath, Jwalamukhi temple, Chamunda Devi temple (all
around Kangra); Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Chaurasi temple and Chattari temple (in
and around Chamba); Tarna Devi temple, Prashar temple, Shikari Devi temple
(around Mandi); Raghunathji temple, Bijli Mahadev temple, Dhoongri temple (in
and around Kullu); Hatkoti and Jankhu and Sankat Mochan ( in Shimla).
Monasteries
As Buddhists are the second largest section of population, monasteries are also
abundant in this state. In fact, Buddhist monasteries of Himachal Pradesh far
outshine Hindu temples in their fame. These monasteries are located in far off
places and appear as if they were a part of the nature around. These monasteries
are a storehouse for a vast collection of Buddhist art and culture. The Dalai
Lama who is in exile, currently resides in a small place of Himachal called
Dharamsala.
Important Monasteries
Guru Ghantal Monastery, Kardang Monastery, Shashur monastery, Tayul Gompa, Kye
monastery, Thang Yug Gompa, Dhankar monastery and Tabo monastery.
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