Introduction:
Planning a trip to Himachal Pradesh and unsure where to go? This guide covers 12 must-visit destinations, the best times to visit each place, and what makes them special.
1. McLeodganj (Dharamshala):
- Location: Kangra district, 470 km from Delhi
- Best Time to Visit: October to June (snowfall: December-February)
- Highlights: Tibetan culture, monasteries, trekking, waterfalls
2. Manali:
- Location: 550 km from Delhi
- Best Time to Visit: Year-round (snowfall: December-March)
- Highlights: Scenic views, temples, Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, Atal Tunnel
3. Jibhi & Tirthan Valley:
- Location: 500 km from Delhi
- Best Time to Visit: March to May (snowfall: winters)
- Highlights: Dense forests, waterfalls, temples, Tirthan River, trekking
4. Kasol:
- Location: Parvati Valley, 520 km from Delhi
- Best Time to Visit: March to June
- Highlights: Parvati River, Kheerganga Trek, Manikaran Sahib, riverside camping
5.Shimla:
- Location: 350 km from Delhi
- Best Time to Visit: December to February (snowfall)
- Highlights: Kufri, Jako Temple, Mall Road, Christ Church, Mashobra
6. Kinnaur:
- Location: 600 km from Delhi
- Best Time to Visit: Year-round
- Highlights: Chitkul (last village of India), Reckong Peo, Nako, temples
7. Lahaul-Spiti:
- Location: 715 km from Delhi
- Best Time to Visit: March to mid-June
- Highlights: Monasteries, Chandertal Lake, Kunsum Pass, Kaza, highest post office
8. Narkanda:
- Location: 60 km from Shimla
- Best Time to Visit: December to February
- Highlights: Winter activities, Hatu Peak
9. Kasauli:
- Location: 280 km from Delhi
- Best Time to Visit: Year-round
- Highlights: Mall Road, Monkey Point, Sunset Point, nature walks
10. Dalhousie:
- Location: 560 km from Delhi
- Best Time to Visit: March to May
- Highlights: Khajjiar (mini Switzerland), Mall Road, Indo-Tibetan Market, wildlife sanctuary
11. Bir:
- Location: 570 km from Delhi
- Best Time to Visit: Year-round
- Highlights: Paragliding, monasteries, waterfalls
12. Nahan:
- Location: 250 km from Delhi
- Best Time to Visit: Year-round
- Highlights: Jamta Village, Renuka Lake, Suketi Fossil Park, fort
