Mandu Originally named as Shadiabad, meaning the city of happiness byAllauddin Khilji, who was the ruler then, Mandu or Mandavgarh is a ruined city in the Dhar district of Malwa region. Located 35 km from Dhar, Mandu stands testimony to the depth of love of poet-prince Baz Bahadur for his… Continue reading
Trekking: The valley has three well defined snow ranges viz. the Laskar, Dhauladhar and PirPanjal. Salooni on Prithvi Jor Ridge is an enchanting place that links Chamba with Kashmir. Located 56 km from Chamba, Salooni boasts some ofthe finest scenery, snow-capped hills and peaks. Continue reading
Bhuri Singh Museum: The museum was named after King Bhuri Singh, who Chamunda Devi Temple: Chamunda Devi is a Shakti shrine, situated 10 km west of Palampur. This colorful shrine has a wrathful form of Durga or Chamunda. Lord Shiva is present in the form of death, destruction and dead… Continue reading
The Mahal was built in the middle of the 18th century by Raja Umed Singh. Also known as the ‘Painted Palace,’ this structure served as the residence of royal women. It has a nice blend of the Mughal, Colonial and Saracenic styles of architecture. Continue reading
Manali literally means the ‘Home of Manu.’ Manu is the mythological character who is supposed to have survived when the world was drowned in a flood. Manali is an ancient town in the lap of Kullu district. Encompassed by towering peaks at arm length, Manali’s major asset is its proximity… Continue reading
Malana (28 km): From Naggar, it takes a tedious hike of 20 km to reach this place. A little ahead off the beautiful Chandrakhani pass lies the tiny village of Malana, famous for the temple of Jamlu and its distinct social and cultural life. It carries a reputation of being… Continue reading
Situated on the back road between Kullu and Manali, the slumbering village of Naggar was the capital ofthe Kullu Rajas for about 1,400 years. Its strategic location on a wooded slope, makes it an excellent view point, especially of the valley’s northwest. A fort constructed by the Sikh rajas of… Continue reading
Larji (34 km): Located south of Kullu at an elevation of 957 meters, Larji provides good scope for trout fishing. A Rest House is located in a breathtaking position, at an angle between the foaming torrents of the rivers SainjandTirthan, before theyjoin the Beas. Pulga and Khirganga (16 km): A… Continue reading
The hot springs in Manikaran in the Parvati valley is believed to have curative powers for all diseases ranging from bronchitis to rheumatism. The water is so hot that even dal and rice can be cooked in it. Manikaran is also a well known pilgrim centre and there is an… Continue reading
The Kullu valley, also known as the Valley of Gods, is the headquarters of the Kullu District. Located on the banks ofthe Beas River, about 10 km north ofthe airport at Bhuntar, Kullu is perhaps the most delightful region in the western Himalayas. Like a supple delicate- hued fern gleaming… Continue reading