Hill stations in Himachal Pradesh evolved as the summer place for the British Raj. These places reflect the vibrant cultures, temples and the archaeological sites.
Barog, Solan district
Barog is located very near to Chandigarh, near the Kalka-Shimla Railway (World Heritage Monuments). The cool climate attracts most of the tourists during summer.
Baijnath, Kangra District
Baijnath is popular for the presence of Baijnath temple dedicated to Mahadeva.
Chamba, Chamba District
Chamba attracts the people for the British architectures and the places of the bygone rulers. Banni Mata Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple and Lakshmi Narayan temple are the destinations nearby.
Bir, Joginder Nagar Valley
Bir is a noted centre for ecotourism, spiritual studies, yoga and meditation.
Chitkul, Kinnaur District
Chitkul is a popular hill station and it is famous for the production of potatoes. Here agriculture is a major economical base.
Dalhousie, Chamba District
Dalhousie is popular for the presence British monuments and other tourist attractions like Dainkund Peak, Khajjiar, Bakrota Hills, Dalhousie Cantonment and Panchpula.
Dharamkot, Kangra District
Dharamkot is an attractive spot that presents a wide view of the Kangra Valley and the Dhauladhar mountain ranges.
Dharamshala, Kangra District
Dharamshala was formerly known as Bhagsu, now a tourist delight.
Haripurdhar, Sirmaur District
Haripurdhar is located at an altitude of 2500 metres above sea level. This town was earlier known as `Dungbhangayani`.
Joginder Nagar Valley, Mandi District
Joginder Nagar Valley acts as a best trekking base point. There one can enjoy adventure sports also.
Kangra, Kangra District
Kangra is popular for Masroor Rock Cut Temples, Mcleod Ganj and Kangra Fort.
Kasauli, Solan District
Kasauli is noted for Central Research Institute, Christ Church and Kasauli Hills.
Keylong, Lahaul and Spiti District
Keylong is located along the Manali-Leh Highway.
Khajjiar, Chamba District
Khajjiar is the entry point of Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary. It is known as Switzerland of India.
Kiarighat, Kalka-Shimla National Highway
Kiarighat offers a stay for a while or stay overnight.
Kufri, Shimla District
Kufri is popular for a zoo which hosts animals and endangered species.
Kullu, Kullu District
Kullu has a broad open valley formed by the Beas River between Manali and Largi.
McLeod Ganj, Kangra District
McLeod Ganj is a suburb which is also known as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa".
Manali, Kullu District
Manali allures for the Karakoram Range on to Yarkand and Khotan in the Tarim Basin.
Mashobra, Shimla District
Mashobra is connected to the state capital Shimla, thus making this place a tourist attraction.
Palampur, Kangra Valley
Palampur is the tea capital which makes Palampur a special interest place.
Sangla, Baspa Valley
Sangla is close to the Tibetan border.
Shimla, Shimla District
Shimla is dotted with British houses and monuments.
Solan, Solan District
Solan is known as the "Mushroom city of India" and this place is famous for monasteries.
Thaneek Pura, Una District
Thaneek Pura is surrounded by the western Himalaya and there lies many temples.
