Himachal Pradesh, the land of eternal snow peaks abounds in exotic valleys, glorious green hill-slopes, snowcapped mountains, gushing streams and the hills of Himalays welcome the tourists from all over the world. In this mountain wonderland, the pace of life is measured and tranquil. Himachal Pradesh is full of hill resorts, pilgrimages, adventure sports destinations, and wildlife that attracts a wide range of tourist traffic.

Today, Himachal Pradesh is one of the most important tourist destinations in India. It also has excellent trekking. Main tourist complexes are Shimla, Palampur, Dharamsala, Kulu-Manali, Chamba-Dalhousie. Temple at Bhima Kali, Sarahan, Hatkoti, Jwalajee, Chamunda Devi, Chintpurni, Renuka and Rewalsar, Deoth Siddh and Naina Devi are major attractions for pilgrims. Tourist complexes are also being set up at Keylong, Kaza, Sangla, Shoja, Kalpa, Khadrala, Kharapathar, Chindi, Bharmour, Chansal and Naggar castle.

Hang-gliding competitions are held in Kangra valley. Solang Nallah slopes are getting popular for winter sports. There is an art gallery in Naggar and museums in Chamba, Shimla and Dharamasala. The beautiful tourist resort of Khajjair in Chamba district has been christened as the Switzerland of Himachal Pradesh.


How to get there

Road: The total road length in the state was 21,935km. It has eight national highways with a length of 1, 279km.

Rail: The State has two narrow gauge railway lines connecting Pathankot with Joginder Nagar and Kalka with Shimla and one road-gauge railway line from Nangaldam to Una.

Air: The state has three airports at Bhuntar (Kulu Valley), Jubbarhatti (Shimla) and Gaggal (Kangra). In addition 35 helipads are available for operation in the state. The government has decided to construct helipads at Banjraroo, Satrundi and Khundi-Murahal in Chamba.

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How to Reach Shimla
The airport is at Jubbarhatti, 23km away. Shimla is connected to Kalka by an enchanting narrow gauge railway line- where even a quaint rail-car plys. By road, Chandigarh is 117 km Manali is 280km,chali is 45km and Delhi is at a distance of 370km. From Delhi, the driving time is about eight hours from Delhi, Manali and Chandigarh, luxry coaches and taxis ply to shimla.

How to Reach Manali
The airport at Bhunter is 50 km from Manali where taxis and buses are available. The closest narrow gauge railhead is at jogindernagar, 135 km away. The closest broad gauge rail heads are Chandigarh (310 km) and Ambala (355 km). By road the distance from Delhi via Mandi is 570 km, and from Shimla the distance is 280 km. From Shimla, Chandigarh and Delhi, Himachal Tourism plies luxury buses to Manali.

How to Reach Chamba
Chamba is connected by road and is 580 km from Delhi. It is 24 km from Khajjiar and from Delhousie via Khajjar, the distance is 56 km. the closet railhead is at Pathankot, 118 km away. The Airport at gaggal in kangra is at a distance of 170 km. Texi/buses are available from these places

How to reach Kullu
The airport at Bhuntar is 10km from Kullu, where taxis and buses are available. The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernager, 95km from Kullu. By road, the distance from Delhi via Mandi is 530 km and from Shimla this is 240km. From Delhi and Shimla, luxury buses fly to Kullu.

How to reach Kangra
Kangra is well connected by road with Dharamsala, which is 18-km away. Rail: Nearest broad-gauge railhead at Pathankot is 86-km away . Kangra Valley express is a narrow gauge train, starting from Pathankot and continues to Bajinath. By Air, Kangra airport is 7-km away and has got straight flights from Delhi

How to Reach Kasauli
Kasauli is connected by road. The closest broad gauge railhead is at Kalka, 37 km away. The closest airports are at Chandigarh, (65 km) and Shimla (73 km). Taxis and buses for Kasauli are available from Delhi, Chandigarh, Kalka and Shimla