Which is the coolest places in Himachal Pradesh

Which is the coolest places in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is located in the northwest region of the Himalayas with scenic beauty and it sets itself apart as India’s outdoor adventure playground through its varied topography and stunning natural beauty. If you are on a lookout for fresh air and green mountains amidst the snow-covered ranges then Himachal Pradesh is best place. Himachal is the coolest tourist place it will definitely make your tour memorable. The various picturesque spots and towns in this state provide the experience of an indispensable beauty in the lap of nature.  Scroll down and you can find the most charming places in Himachal Pradesh.

Shimla

Shimla also called queen of the hills and capital city of Himachal Pradesh lies in the north-western ranges of the Himalayas. The highest point in Shimla is the Jakhoo hill at 2454 meters (8051 ft) which also has the famous Jakhoo temple. The closest river is the Sutlej about 21 km from Shimla at Tattapani. If you love the nature and its beauty then Kufri the best place to visit. Kufri is mostly treated as a spot for the tourists visiting Shimla.

Kullu Manali

Manali is a favourite destination in Himachal Pradesh for all age groups of people. It is situated in the northern end of Kullu Valley. This town is blesses with nature, surrounded by rives and snow clad mountains. Manali is surrounded with some of the Himalayan Peaks and also indulge in skiing, paragliding, river rafting and other adventure sports.
Kullu valley in Himachal Pradesh is gifted with marvelous scenic beauty, with charming glades and rivers through the rocks. This valley is also known as Valley of Gods. The River Beas flow in this valley.

Dharamshala

Originally a little hill resort built by the British, Dharamshala is now the main hill station in the Kangra Valley and is also the headquarter of district Kangra. Dharamshala lies between the Shivalik Hills and the foothills of the mighty Dhauladhars.  Blessed with marvelous landscapes, Dharamshala is a travelers paradise—lofty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, manicured tea gardens, wooded hills, gushing rivers, enchanting mountain lakes, flower-adorned meadows, beautiful temples and striking monasteries

Dalhousie

One of the most sought after hill stations in Himachal Pradesh is Dalhousie. Built on five hills, Dalhousie is located on the west of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas. Its location presents panoramic views of the plains and like a long silver line, the river Ravi twists and turns below Dalhousie. The spectacular snow-covered Dhauladhar mountains are also visible from this enchanting town. The lingering old-world charm of colonial era reminds us of the times when British took hold of the reins of this city from Raja of Chamba. Dalhousie is also famous for its public schools. The evergreens here include huge pine trees, deodars, oaks and rhododendron plants.

Kinnaur

Kinnaur is located at a distance of 235 km from Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, is a tremendously beautiful district having the three high mountains ranges i.e. Zanskar, Greater Himalayas and Dhauladhar. Kinnaur is surrounded by Tibet, Spiti, Kullu and Himalayas from all four directions. Kinnour offers a beautiful blend of different cultures.
 

Spiti Valley 

Spiti Valley also known as ‘The middle land’ because this land is located in between India and Tibet.  When you visit Spiti Valley with long winding roads and valleys that unforgettable marvelous scenic beauty and snow-crowned mountains welcome you. There are a few other places in Spiti that allow you to catch a glimpse of beautiful mountains that is Chandratal Lake, Nako Tabo, Kazza, Keylong, Kunzum Pass and Key Monetary.

How to reach these places

You can reach Himachal Pradesh by Bus by Cab by Train and also by Air. There are some specific places you can reach by train like Shimla Railway station and Pthankot Railway station and you can reach by air also from Shimla , Kullu and Dharamshala Airport.

Snow point (Rohtang Pass) in Manali

Snow point (Rohtang Pass) in Manali

Manali is a favourite destination in Himachal Pradesh  for all age groups of people. It is situated in the northern end of Kullu Valley. This town is blesses with nature, surrounded by rives and snow clad mountains. Manali is surrounded with some of the Himalayan Peaks and they are Hanuman Tibba, 7 Sisters Peak, Friendship Peak, Patalsu Peak, Ladhak Peak and Manali Peak.  The hill station attracts people with its many adventurous sports like Water rafting, skiing, trekking , para gliding and horse riding.

Rohtang Pass (Snow Point)

Situated at a height of nearly 4,000 meters above sea level, Rohtang Pass in Manali is a beautiful and very popular mountain pass ensconced in the Himalayas.  In winters, the pass remains closed but is open from June to October for motor vehicles. The pass is open from May to November.  A drive from Manali to Rohtang Pass will take you some of the most beautiful landscapes and vistas you have ever seen. . From the top of Rohtang Pass, one can see the Kullu Valley as well as the Lahaul and Spiti Valley. The Rohtang Pass snow point is a popular spot for honeymooners and families alike. Couples and kids can rent ski-wear to enjoy sledding and skiing here.

About Rohtang Pass Permit

In 2011, the permit restriction was enforced by NGT for any vehicles traveling on Manali to Rohtang Pass road in that very direction.  Rohtang Pass is also one of the most beautiful and popular highway routes in the world.  The vehicle may or may not go to Rohtang pass if roads are closed by BRO due to snowfall / adverse weather conditions / restrictions by NGT. We will not be liable for this. As per current status only 400 Diesel and 800 petrol vehicles are allowed by NGT daily. You will have to take permit from https://rohtangpermits.nic.in/Home/InformatoryScreen Home by paying Rs 550 online. The permit opens two days before visit at 12:00 noon. Refer website for more details. You will have to take permit on your own. The majesty of the mountains and the glaciers can be seen at their best After enjoying this snowy heaven. Take a sledge ride down the slopes & try luck by climbing the little snow hills.

Best Time to Visit Rohtang Pass (Snow Point)

If you want to enjoy the place in all manners then the best time is from the month of May till the month of October or November. The scenic beauty is enjoyable and eye catching, having no words to express.
During this month, the ice all over is frozen and adventurous sports like skiing, snow biking, trekking and paragliding can be enjoyed there.

FAQ

Qus:-Why is Rohtang Pass famous?

Rohtang pass is famous for its landscapes, being at a high altitude of around 4000 meters above sea level it offers splendid views of the snow capped mountains and deep valley.

Qus:-When Rohtang Pass will open in 2023?

In 2023 Rohtang pass will open by mid of April month.

Qus:- Is Rohtang Pass closed on Tuesday?

Yes Rohtang pass is closed on Tuesday for maintenance of roads and infrastructure

How to plan Himachal Tour

How to plan Himachal Tour

Himachal Pradesh is a state in North India. It is placed in the central parts of the Great Himalayas, with an average of 1148 feet to 22966 feet above sea level .Himachal Pradesh is by far the country’s most popular and easily accessible hill state. The state is laden with the array of mountain ranges that differ from place to place leading to a change in the landscape wherever you go.  Sunrise Holidays presents complete Himachal tour. Sunrise Holidays a part of Sunrise Travels Shimla offers customized travel packages for Shimla, Kullu Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie  from Delhi / Chandigarh / Kalka as per requirement of tourists. Amritsar and Chandigarh can also be added to the package if required. Our all inclusive Himachal Pradesh packages include pickup and drop by exclusive car, stay in Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie  in our own Villas and Cottages in deluxe rooms  with breakfast and dinner and full sight seeing as per package. The packages includes all taxes, parking, toll and driver allowance. There are no hidden charges.

Places to visit in Himachal

Today, Himachal Pradesh is one of the most important tourist destinations in India. The main tourist places are Shimla, Palampur, Dharamshala, Kullu-Manali, Chamba-Dalhousie. Temples at Bhima Kali, Saran, Hatkoti, Javalji, Chamunda Devi, Chintaparni, Renuka and Revalar, Devath Siddha and Naina Devi are major attractions for pilgrims. Tourist complexes are also being set up at Keylong, Kauja, Sangla, Suja, Kalpa, Khadrala, Kharapathar, Chindi, Bharmour, Chanchal and Naggar Mahals. Hang-gliding competitions are held in the Kangra Valley. Solang Nalla slopes are becoming popular for winter sports. There is an art gallery in Naggar and museums in Chamba, Shimla and Dharamshala. The beautiful tourist destination of Khajjiyar of Chamba district is named as Switzerland of Himachal Pradesh.

Information about Climate of Himachal Pradesh

Complex variations of altitude have made the country’s climate a distinctive feature. You will find different temperatures in different districts of Himachal Pradesh. The weather in Himachal mainly depends on the geographical elevation above average sea level. We know, the decrease rate of temperature is proportional to the growth rate of altitude. Himachal Pradesh has an average temperature of 28 ° C in summer (April to late June) and 7 ° C in winter (late November to March). But, there is some area, with elevation above 7,218 feet, always covered with snow and the temperature of those areas is always less than ° C. Originally these zones are in high and trans-Himalayan zones. Three main seasons are found here and these are the winter, summer and rainy seasons. The rainy season of the state has come after the summer season from July to September. However, some northern districts of the state (Lahaul and Spiti) are almost cold and cold throughout the year. On the other hand, Dharamsala district has received heavy rainfall.

Road Conditions in Himachal

Due to the complexity of its land, the state’s transport and communication are not very well organized like a remote-emerging state. The state is mainly connected by its roadways. Himachal Pradesh Railways and Airlines do not have the infrastructure so well, but construction work is going on under these practices. Roads have become better than before. Now you can enjoy road trip and enjoy nature.

Why Sunrise Holidays?

  • We have been organizing customized tours in Himachal Pradesh, and we are duly registered with Tourism Department, government of Himachal Pradesh.
  • Being located in Shimla and having our villa here and tie-ups with other villas and cottages around Himachal Pradesh which we have visited personally, we are in a better position to provide you best travel plans and customized tour packages in Himachal Pradesh.
  • We have traveled Himachal extensively and with our experience we can provide the most suitable and economical travel package to you along with covering the maximum tourist spots.
  • For tours which originate from Chandigarh / Kalka / Shimla / Manali  we provide taxis having Himachal Pradesh taxi registration numbers, are driven by local people who have excellent driving skills in hill terrain, behave in a professional manner and know the destination, history and culture inside and out.
  • We provide complete travel solutions from eternity suggestions, airline / train bookings, taxi arrangements and all type of hotel / resort bookings.

Places to visit in Kalpa

Places to visit in Kalpa

Kinnaur Kailash

The Kinnaur Kailasha is a mountain in the Kinnaur district of the Indian state Himachal Pradesh, Mount Kinner Kailash (6050 m) is listed among one of the five mount Kailash. The Kinnaur Kailash Shivlingam trek will take to the heart of one of the most mythical abodes of Lord Shiva, which is a 79 foot vertical rock in the Kinnaur Kailash  mountain range. This rock formed representation of Lord Shiva believes to change its colors throughout the day. Kinner Kailash is counted among one of the legendary abodes of Lord Shiva.

Trekking to Chakka

Chaka is a distinguished mountain peak, located at 4,572 m above sea level. Chaka is reached through trekking by hiring a local guide to trek in the upward along the water channel from Kalpa. Chaka Peak offers an amazing experience of the natural beauty to the guests. The uphill journey is almost 2-3 hour long while it will take about 1.5 hours going downhill.

Suicide Point 

The Suicide Point is located around 3 km away from Kalpa village and the journey to this point takes place through beautiful apple gardens. Dangerous trench and vertical slopes are the highlights of this region. The point is situated on the road linking Roghi with Kalpa.

Roghi Village

The beautiful Roghi village is situated 8 km away from the town of Kalpa and is surrounded by lovely gardens, apple orchards and village houses. Roghi is a high mountain village at an elevation of 2.754 m (9,035 ft) above the sea level. It is famous for its simple lifestyle and customs of Himachal.

Narayan Nagini Temple

Narayan Nagini Temple is situated on the top of a hill at Chini Village in Kinnaur District. This temple is supposed to be 5000 yrs old and carries significant importance to Indian mythology of Mahabharata. According to the local folklore. Like most other villages of the Kinnaur, Hinduism had co-existed with Buddhism. The Temple Located quite close to the Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar monastery. It’s hardly at a walk of 5 minutes from the monastery.

Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar Monastery

Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar monastery is located in Kalpa a small village at a height of 2960 meter in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. This extremely old monastery was founded by Rinchensang-po (950-1055 AD). Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar monastery is an example of Tibetan architecture at its best.

Sapni Fort

Sapni Fort located in nearby Sapni village has a unique architectural structure with two buildings joined together. Built by Raja Padam Singh of Rampur. A temple dedicated to Goddess kali is there on the fifth floor. A temple dedicated to Goddess kali is there on the fifth floor.

Kothi

Kothi is a Village in Kalpa Tehsil in Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh. Kothi is located around 3 km from Reckong Peo. The goddess Shuwang Chandika temple is in the Village. Kothi is also called Koshtampi is an ancient large village in tehsil

Kamru Fort

The ever stunning Kamru Fort stands at an altitude of 2600 meters above sea level and is only 2 km from the beautiful Sangla Valley. The fort is situated at a picturesque location and serves the travelers with breathtaking views of Sangla valley, apple orchards, and streams. This fort is a perfect place for a glimpse in to the artistic legacy of past. Now converted in to a temple, it is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Kamakhya Devi.

Basteri

Basteri situated almost 8 km from Sangla, Basteri Village is place where   you can shop some interesting local handicrafts. Famous items include handmade shawls and kinnauri caps.

Nako

Nako

Nako is a village in the Himalayas of northern India, located near the Indo-China border in the Trans-Himalayan region of Kinnaur district above 3600 m above sea level altitude in Himachal Pradesh. Nako is the last point of the Kinnaur district if you travel from Sarahan to Spiti Valley and this quaint village is also the most remote village. Nako lies within the restricted area close to the Tibetan border. An Inner Line Permit is required, which is available in Reckong Peo for Rs 150 or Kaza or Shimla for free, and is good for 14 days. The village can be found on the eastern end of the Kinnaur District and is most popular amongst nature lovers and trekkers. While travelling to Malling Nullah, Nako village falls on the way and is, in fact, the last attraction on the way to the final destination.

Nako Lake is a high height lake in the Pooh sub-division of the Kinnaur locale. It is around 3,662 meters 12,014 ft above ocean level. The unusual thing that excites visitors at the lake is the waterfall in which the water that flows appears to be a milky liquid. According to history, one can find the impression of the footprint of the saint Padmasambhava near the lake. Other attraction in Nako is  Lipa- Asrang Sanctuary, which is renowned for its diverse plants.  The most anticipated and most awaited festival celebrated at the Nako Village is Sazo. This festival is celebrated every year in the month of the January. For shopping purpose it is good idea to buy some woollen clothes and Tibetan Buddhist artefacts from the place.

 Best time to visit

April and October is the ideal time to visit Nako. Avoid visiting the village during peak winters as roads are closed for a few days after the snowfall.

How to reach ?

By Road: You can reach Nako through Reckong Peo which is 225km (7 hours) from Shimla and from Reckong Peo to Nako take 3 to 4 hours again by road.

By train: The nearest Railway station is in Shimla and there is no train service to Nako

By Flight: The nearest Airport is in Shimla and there is no flight service to Nako