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Bilaspur is a new town on the bank of the Gobindsagar lake of the Bhakra Dam, 64 km from Kiratpur on the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway No.21.
Information about Bilaspur.
Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station. It is built on and around five hills. Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, it is situated at 6000-9000 feet above sea level.
Information about Dalhousie.
Dharamsala is the main hill station in the Kangra Valley. A fertile, undulating valley, lying between the gentle Shivalik Hills and the foothills of the mighty Dhauladhars.
A valley, noted for the beauty of its scenery - lush terraces, wooded hills, manicured tea gardens and sparkling streams. The Dhauladhars, "the white mountains" that rise 4,000 m above the valley floor, provide a dramatic backdrop.
Picturesque Dharamsala, built on a spur of the Dhauladhar range, commands a splendid view of the surrounding country.
Information about Dharamshala.
Manali in Kullu Valley, derived its name from Manavalaya i.e. the abode of Manu. According to myth, Manu the divine law-giver, was the only survivor of the Mahajal Pralay - the great flood - and is said to have fathered the human race.
Manali still maintains its charm and beauty. With the majestic grandeur of the Himalayas on one side, river Beas cutting across the town, verdant valleys with rolling meadows and grazing herds dotting the hillsides, apple orchards and the folk music adding romance to the ambience and presenting a wondrous canvas to the traveller.
Information about Manali.
Almost in the centre of Himachal, lying along the left bank of the river Beas in the foot hills of medium sized Shivalik ranges, Mandi at a height of 760 metres (2,495 ft) entails a rich heritage of culture, of both historical and theological significance. Comprising of the two erstwhile states of Mandi and Suket, mandi derives its name Mandi, or 'Market' from the Ladhakh traders who passed through it, on their way to Hoshiarpur.
Here, in the days of yore, the pious rishi, Mandavaya, performed long and severe penance and practised unthinkable austerities on his body, on the right bank of the river Beas, near the present town, which, then took his name.
Information about Mandi.
McLeodganj falls in Upper Dharamsala. Dharamsala is divided into two regions called the Upper Dharamsala and the Lower Dharamsala. The distance by road between the two is around 9 kms and the altitude difference is around 460 metres.
Dharamsala is the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile.
The Tibetan government is headed by 'Dalai Lama, the XIV-Tenzin Gyatso'.
On December 10, 1989, the Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Information about Mcleodganj.
He gives regular public audience to people at McLeodganj.
Shimla the Hill station city, derives its name from Shayamla, which is another name for Goddess Kali. Shimla came into light when the Britishers discovered it in 1819. Till then it was a part of the Nepalese kingdom. In 1864 Shimla was declared as the summer capital of India. After Independence Shimla was the capital of Punjab and was later named the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
Information about Shimla.
Blessed with a pleasant climate all the year round, Solan is the district headquarters of Mashru. Another city established by the British, Solan is named after the Goddess, Soloni Devi, whose temple is located in the southern end of the town. Solan also remained capital of erstwhile Bhagat State for many years.
Information about Solan.