Altitude: 2,084 meters (6,837 feet) Best Time to Visit: March to June for mild summer weather or October to February for crisp winter charm Festivals: Nanda Devi Fair (September), Winter Carnival, and various local cultural events Famous For: Naini Lake, Naina Devi Temple, Snow View Point, The Mall Road, boating, and panoramic Himalayan vistas Entry…
Altitude: 2,005 meters (6,578 feet) Best Time to Visit: March to June for pleasant weather or December to February for snowfall and winter charm Festivals: Summer Festival (May-June), Mussoorie Winterline Carnival (December), local cultural fairs Famous For: Mall Road, Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, Camel’s Back Road, Lal Tibba, scenic Himalayan views, colonial charm Entry Fee:…
Altitude: 314 meters (1,030 feet) Best Time to Visit: October to April for pleasant weather and festival celebrations Festivals: Kumbh Mela (every 12 years), Ardh Kumbh (every 6 years), Kanwar Mela, and daily Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri Famous For: Har Ki Pauri ghat, Ganga Aarti, Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi temples, sacred ghats,…
Altitude: 372 meters (1,220 feet) Best Time to Visit: February to May for pleasant spring weather or September to November after the monsoon Festivals: International Yoga Festival (March), Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, and various spiritual gatherings Famous For: Yoga and meditation retreats, river rafting on the Ganges, Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula bridges, ashrams,…
Altitude: 435 meters (1,427 feet) Best Time to Visit: March to June for pleasant spring-summer weather or October to February for cool, crisp air Festivals: A vibrant hub of Garhwali culture with colorful local festivals and spiritual celebrations throughout the year Famous For: Robber’s Cave (Guchhupani), Sahastradhara sulphur springs, Forest Research Institute, Tapkeshwar Temple, and…
Altitude: 4,520 meters (14,830 feet) Best Time to Visit: May to October (summer to early autumn) Festivals: No specific festivals; popular among adventure enthusiasts Famous For: Trekking, off-roading, and panoramic views Entry Fee: Free for sightseeing; permits may be required for trekking. Chanshal Pass, located in the Rohru region, is one of the highest motorable…
Altitude: 1,100 meters (3,609 feet) Best Time to Visit: March to June (summer) and September to November (autumn) Festivals: Phagli Festival (February) Famous For: Apple orchards, fishing, and serene nature Entry Fee: Free for sightseeing; some activities like fishing may require permits. Rohru, a picturesque town in the Shimla district, is a perfect getaway for…
Altitude: 2,600 meters (8,530 feet) Best Time to Visit: April to June (spring and summer), September to November (autumn) Festivals: Sangla Fair (August), Chheeda Festival (October-November) Famous For: Orchards, apple farms, and panoramic landscapes Entry Fee: Free for sightseeing; entry fees for certain attractions. Sangla Valley, located in Kinnaur, is often described as one of…
Altitude: 4,300 meters (14,107 feet) Best Time to Visit: June to September (summer to early autumn) Festivals: No specific festivals; a place for peaceful retreats and nature lovers. Famous For: Stunning moon-shaped lake, trekking, and camping Entry Fee: Free for sightseeing; camping fees apply. Chandratal Lake, also known as the Moon Lake, is one of…
Altitude: 4,166 meters (13,668 feet) Best Time to Visit: May to October (summer to early autumn) Festivals: Key Monastery Festival (July-August) Famous For: Buddhist monastery, ancient art, and spiritual ambiance Entry Fee: Free for sightseeing; donations are welcomed. The Key Monastery, perched high in the Spiti Valley, is one of the most revered Buddhist monasteries…
