With spectacular snowy peaks and plunging river valleys, beautiful Himachal is India’s outdoor adventure playground. From trekking and climbing to rafting, paragliding and skiing, if it can be done in the mountains, it can be done here.

Strung out along a ridge with steep forested hillsides falling away in all directions, the Himachal capital is one of India's most popular hill resorts, buzzing with a happy flow of heat-escaping Indian vacationers.

Himachal Pradesh: adventures in India's mountain playground. Apr 11, 2019 • 9 min read ‘Run, run faster, run FASTER!’ shouted my instructor. I could feel a hint of panic rising as I pushed against the wind with all the strength I could…

Himachal Tourism's amusingly low-tech leisure and games centre beside the Manalsu Nala stream includes swan-shaped pedal-boats, a little haunted house and… Nature Park Manali

Himachal Pradesh: adventures in India's mountain playground. Apr 11, 2019 • 9 min read

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Discover the best attractions in Himachal Pradesh including Viceregal Lodge, Tsuglagkhang Complex, and International Roerich Memorial Trust.

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Dhainkund Viewpoint. Dalhousie. The upland area of Dhainkund (2745m) is the most uplifting of many beauty spots around Dalhousie, with a 360-degree panorama encompassing the Pir Pinjal…

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