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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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