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Among India’s numerous states, Himachal Pradesh is hailed one of the greatest showstoppers. Even the most unbiased tourist map of Himachal Pradesh can attest to this. Rudyard Kipling himself has written of Himachal Pradesh, "Surely the Gods live here; this is no place for men".
He was referring in particular to a place in the state called Kullu, which literally means the end of the habitable world.
Known as the fabled Valley of the Gods, Kullu is rife with ancient temples, apple orchards, glaciers, snowfields and utter idyllic splendor.
Located by the river Beas, Kullu is renowned the nation over for the annual Dusshera Festival.
No visitor here must leave without its woolen souvenirs like shawl, caps, puhla, namdas and patoos. Kullu is also where to find the idyllic town of Manali, reputed for a flourishing orchard industry and adventure tourism.
One of the oldest princely states in India is encompassed by Himachal Pradesh. Chamba, as it is called, is well known for medieval temples and the public promenade known as Chaugan. |
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A verdant meadow called Khajjiar is a worthwhile stopover here. Kinnaur makes for a terrific destination for the sporty caste, what with its snow-covered peaks and cold desert mountains. In all its rugged beauty, Lahaul and Spiti, situated at an altitude of 6,500 meters, is also another mountainous paradise.
Among towns, Dharamsala is famous for its busy bazaars. Then there is always the ever-magnificent city of Shimla.
At a lofty altitude, Shimla is decked with marvelous green pastures and snow-capped peaks. It is a cut above the rest for its one-of-a-kind colonial aura.
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