Summers are here and this is the time, when we receive a lot of queries about hill stations around Delhi. To make things easier for our readers, we have tried to compile a list of hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. The post starts with some of the most popular destinations and then explores some options in different regions, so that you can decide what suites you the best.
There are plenty of off-beat options as well and if you click on these options, you would find more details about how to reach, where to stay, and the main places to explore around that specific location/region.
When you plan a trip to Himachal, you should consider the travel options carefully. We have shared such details about some hill stations in a separate post. Do check out - How to reach main Hill Stations of Himachal Pradesh
There are plenty of options that suit different types of travelers. There are places, that are perfect if you want to relax in the woods or sit around the chilling water streams. At the same time, there are options for adventurers, such as camping, trekking, biking and rafting etc. Himachal is also rich in the terms of culture and old architecture, so some of the interesting destinations are listed if you are interested in heritage.
Trekking and Camping Options -
How long you would like the trip to be is another factor you need to keep in mind when you are making travel plans. Although many options are appropriate only for a weekend or extended weekend, there are enough options for week-long or even longer trips. Kinnaur and Spiti are the two most interesting regions which can be planned in 8-12 days. Many travelers try to enter Kinnaur through Shimla and go into Spiti & come back via Manali. Do check out these destinations and let us know if you need more details to plan a trip to this part of the state. We would love to answer specific questions on these destinations.
Kinnaur & Spiti -
The most popular hill station of Himachal you see in bollywood movies is Kullu Manali, especially in old movies. People who want to see snow definitely plan to visit Rohtang Pass. There are plenty of things to do and explore around Manali. Check out the links below and see what suites your style of travel. There are various trekking options too, if you are looking for an adventure. I would encourage you to check out our detailed posts to find out more about them.
Places around Kullu Manali -
White Water Rafting in Beas
Places around Mcleodganj, Palampur and Kangra Valley-
Garli Pragpur
Being the capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has diverse things to offer and there are unlimited number of off-beat options around this region. The deeper you go in Shimla district the more interesting things you find. Shimla itself is a great destination, although it gets crowded as well. But if that bothers you much, why not opt for other options that are almost as approachable. Places like Fagu, Mashobara, Narkanda, Kurfi, Chail, Hatu Peak, Kotgarh, Rampur may sound familiar but there are plenty of other places to visit.
Places around Shimla -
Kufri
Dalhousie is a small town in Chamba region of Himachal Pradesh and is easily accessible through Train till Pathankot. It is a peaceful hill station, if you just wish to relax. Surrounding places like Khajjiar, Kala Top Wildlife Sactuary, Dainkund, Chamba, Chamera Dam, Bharmour makes this whole region rich in terms of natural beauty. I have been to Dalhousie plenty of times and have always loved being there. It is less commercial as compared to Shimla and Manali. And there are plenty of options around Dalhousie, where you can go and stay in Homestays.
Places around Dalhousie -
Lot of folks know Mandi as a town which comes on the way to Kullu Manali, but it's a huge district in Himachal Pradesh which has some interesting places to explore and treks to do.
Places around Mandi -
Janjehli Valley
Solan is a beautiful region of Himachal Pradesh, which is closest to Chandigarh and Delhi. There are some interesting places around Solan, which are usually missed by tourists going towards Shimla. Solan town is very strategically located between Shimla and Chandigarh.
Main places to explore around Solan -
Interesting places around Hamirpur & Una regions -
Monasteries -
BONUS -
10 Places to find snow
If you liked this post and found it helpful, I would request you to follow these things when traveling -
- Manage your waste well and don’t litter
- Use dustbins. Tell us if you went to a place and found it hard to locate a dustbin.
- Avoid bottle waters in hills. Usually you get clean water in hills and water bottles create lot of mess in our ecosystem.
- Say big no to plastic and avoid those unhealthy snacks packed in plastic bags. Rather buy fruits.
- Don't play loud blaring music in forests of jungle camps. You are a guest in that ecosystem and disturbing the locals (humans and animals) is not polite
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