Travel Sites in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Simla), Kullu, Manali, Rohtng Pass, Jwalamukhi, Chintpurni, Kangra,   Dalhousie, Khajjiar, Dharamsala, Chamundi, Palampur, Joginder Nagar, Nanda Devi, Nahan, Renuka, Paonta Sahib,Baijanath, Manikaran, Tattapani, Narkanda, Kufri

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          It was at Jwalamukhi that, as the legend says, Adishakti, known as Sati or Parvati, was born out of flames when the trinity prayed to the superpower for help. She grew up in the house of Prajapathi Daksha and later became the consort of Lord Shiva. Pandavas built the first temple here. Ashtabhuja temple, one km away, is an ancient place of worship. Chaumukha, 22 km, is a Shiva temple with a four-faced image.

         Panj Teerth and Mahakaleshwar, 9 km, are two sacred places situated on the banks of the Beas. Palampur (1249 mts) is a major station in Kangra valley. The region has several tea gardens. Kangra tea is world famous. The famous Kangra fort is 27 km away. Palampur is 545 km from Delhi. Baijnath, 15 km away from Palamur, has a temple where Shiva is worshipped as Vaidyanath, the lord of physicians. It is a famous pilgrim centre. Ravana is said to have worshipped Shiva for immortality here. Palampur has some good trekking routes.

        The nearest airports are Gaggi in Kangra and Bhuntar near Kullu.

          Joginder Nagar offers facilities for trekking and fishing. Macchiyal is a sacred lake dedicated to Machendru Devta. The Bassi power house area is a good picnic spot. There is a trout breeding centre at the reservoir of the power project. Across Uhl is Nargu wildlife sanctuary. Trekking, hang-gliding and para-gliding facilities are available in Barot which is also the best place for angling in Himachal Pradesh.

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          The package offers a spectacle of river valleys, desert mountains, snow-capped peaks, icy lakes, glaciers, tribal life and monasteries.