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Manali

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100,182,86

McLeod Ganj

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128,315,5

Simla

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121,227,0

Kasauli

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8,17,0

Pro

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  Beautiful, not expensive, many parts are not spoilt by excessive tourism 


Con

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  The Snow and weather can get very Brutal 


In a nutshell

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  GREAT PLACE FOR BRAVE HEARTS 

 

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Manali  

Manali Inn

 1 Review and 59 Opinions  had a family trip to manali they differ as there is a difference in committing and delivering which... 

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Apple Country Resort Manali, India

 2 Reviews and 138 Opinions  Hi guys, I want to write about my trip to Manali with my friends. We wanted to go in the hilly... 

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McLeod Ganj  

Chonor House

 2 Reviews and 61 Opinions  The Chonor House is perhaps the best hotel in McLeod Gang. The hotel is located very close to the... 

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KULLU VALLEY, EASTERN SIDE OF BEAS RIVER

KULLU VALLEY, EASTERN SIDE OF BEAS RIVER, State of Himachal Pradesh

 davidjo Says:  From Kullu take the road across the river and head up towards Nagar and see how the people live. The road on the east side of the river is less travelled and... 

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DIWALI FESTIVAL IN KULLU

DIWALI FESTIVAL IN KULLU, State of Himachal Pradesh

 davidjo Says:  Kullu is the main town by the river Beas in the Kullu Valley with high mountains each side.Some years ago i attended the Diwali Festival there which was mainly... 

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Hotel Deykid: Best of Keylong

Hotel Deykid: Best of Keylong, State of Himachal Pradesh

 Wangchuk Says:  Hotel Deykid has the best view of the valley. It has 15 cosy rooms and every room provides the mountain view. They serve Hot Buffet meals; best one can expect... 

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Wine at Mcleodganj, dharmasala

Wine at Mcleodganj, dharmasala, State of Himachal Pradesh

 sam101103 Says:  If you wish to buy a bottle of wine in mcleod ganj, make sure that you know the price of the particular brand. I was charged rs 600 for samara red wine at the... 

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Raju's guesthouse,Goshaini,near Kullu: If you want to relax you cannot miss this place

Raju's guesthouse,Goshaini,near Kullu: If you want to relax you cannot miss this place, State of Himachal Pradesh

 vpas Says:  My family and I thoroughly enjoyed staying here.The accomodation tariff includes food -- all meals,tea etc..It is in an apple orchard.The rooms are clean and... 

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Jalori Pass

Jalori Pass, State of Himachal Pradesh

 vpas Says:  The drive upto the pass is quite an uphill and tedious one,yet the pass itself is superb to view.The mountains all over, the cool temperature, and a 2km walk to... 

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anywhere: Kinnauri joothis or footwear

anywhere: Kinnauri joothis or footwear, State of Himachal Pradesh

 vpas Says:  Kinnauri or himachali footwear are so beautiful and colourful.made of a kind of straw and embroidered on the top,the look ethnic and colourful and can be worn... 

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anywhere in himachal: dry fruits

anywhere in himachal: dry fruits, State of Himachal Pradesh

 vpas Says:  You could buy almonds,figs,apricots,walnuts and other dryfruits in himachal.you even get dried apples.They are locally grown and hence are fresh and of good... 

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anywhere: shawls

anywhere: shawls, State of Himachal Pradesh

 vpas Says:  you could buy shawls of various types here in himachal.Apart from the usual woollen shawls, you get Kullu shawls which have a unique handwoven pattern, shawls... 

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anywhere in Himachal Pradesh: kinnauri topis/himachali caps

anywhere in Himachal Pradesh: kinnauri topis/himachali caps, State of Himachal Pradesh

 vpas Says:  You will find Himachali or kinnauri topis all over this state.they are a good buy for oneself or for gifting others.they look colourful with the embroidery in... 

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Goshaini---If this is not Bliss -- what is?

Goshaini---If this is not Bliss -- what is?, State of Himachal Pradesh

 vpas Says:  We went to a small village called Goshaini.We stayed at the Raju's Guesthouse that is situated on the banks of the river Theerthan.The river is fed by glacier... 

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chill out in chail

chill out in chail, State of Himachal Pradesh

 vpas Says:  Chile is a beautiful place just an hour's drive from shimla.IT has a beautiful palace that has been coverted into a hotel.Look at my accomodation tips for more... 

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 ROHTANG PASS (3979 m): Rohtang pass is 51kms. from Manali on highway to Keylong/Leh. It offers a panorama and spectacular mountain view. The pass is open from... 

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Popular Destinations in State of Himachal Pradesh

  1. Manali
  2. McLeod Ganj
  1. Simla
  2. Kasauli

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Q:  Hi Friends, We are planning for a honeymoon trip in the month of March and want some advice from you. Thinking to go to any... 

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A: I wouldn't be able to give you any tips on places in your 1st option. Kerala is a great place to visit. March might get a bit hot though. But you can do a visit to... 

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Beauty Unlimited

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 The state of Himachal Pradesh is in North India. While our trip was originally to spend a few days here and then go to Ladakh, we ended up spending more days here thanks to Mother Nature. Due to heavy... 

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Kinnaur to Spiti............to heaven on earth

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 Lahaul and Spiti are two remote Himalayan Valleys of H.P. lying on the Indo-Tibet border. Strange, exciting, primitive, these valleys are unsurpassed in mountain scape, in the rugged beauty of their... 

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Dev Bhoomi - Himachal-- Abode of Gods

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 The land of Himachal is aptly called Dev Bhoomi or the abode of Gods.Many compare it with Switzerland. If only the infra structure was good, with Indian food and cost effectiveness,it could well be...... 

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Himalayan Escape

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 Cradled by the Himalayas, Bursting with Rivers, Fertile Valleys, Beautiful People and Amazing Weather. That can only be Himachal. Located in Northern India, Himachal Pradesh was once part of the... 

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Glory of the Himalayas/Valley of Gods

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 About 2 million years ago man lived in the foothills of Himachal Pradesh, viz in the Bangana valley of Kangra, Sirsa valley of Nalagarh and Markanda valley of Sirmour. The foothills of the state were... 

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