Discovering Serenity: A Visit to Tara Devi Temple, Shimla Nestled amidst the lush pine forests and serene hills of Shimla lies the Tara Devi Temple, a spiritual sanctuary that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This revered temple is dedicated to the goddess Tara, a manifestation of Goddess Kali, and is a...
Sankat Mochan Temple is a temple dedicated to Hindu deity Hanuman in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is Shimla’s second most visited Hanuman temple after Jakhu Temple. Wikipedia
Popularly known as the “Mini Switzerland of India,” Manali is a famous hill station visited by majority of tourists throughout the year. Manali lies near the northern end of the Kullu valley and is situated along the banks of the Beas. Located in the foothills of the majestic Himalayas, Manali is well-known for its spectacular...
Kasauli is situated at an altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level and is a tiny town situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The first image that would appear in your mind by word Kasauli is cantonment town flooded with greenery, flowers, cleanliness and peace. The snow clad mountains, dense forests and lush foliage...
Located centrally in the town of Bharmour, the temple has garnered immense religious importance. The temple was built around 1400 years ago. The temple serves a pivotal role in the life of people here. The temple complex-Chaurasi(meaning 84 in Hindi) encompasses 84 shrines built in the area of Chaurasi Temple. The centre of attraction of...
Currently as the main religious retreat of Chamba, Lakshmi Narayana Temple was built by Sahil Varman around the 10th century AD. Like some other famous temple of the place, this again is a Shikhara style temple. The temple has a Bimana(Shikhara) and a GarbhGriha with a small antralya. To refuge it from the snow ridden...
Nirmand holds the famous holy shrine of Lord Parshuram, Ambika and other temples. The famous rishi Parshuram has a temple built in his honor. It is a large fortress-like structure known as the Parshuram kothi, which occupies the pivotal position in the village. All the lanes and streets in the village converge towards it. Nirmand...
Bharmour is located 62 km from Chamba and 102 km from Dalhousie. In the 6th century it was known as Bharmour and today it has become a very popular tourist spot. It is a small town that is quite scenic with lush green mountains and forests around. Bharmour is more popular for Chaurasi temples that...
The Sultanpur palace is also well-known as Rupi Palace. The palace is visited by a large number of tourists all year round. The Sultanpur palace is famous for its attractive miniature paintings in Kullu style. Paintings portrayed in simple rural scenes are found at the palace. The paintings lack human element in them. A...
Famous for the ancient and unique sun temple of the 8th century, Nirath rests on the left bank of the river Sutlej. The temple is the only sun temple in the northern India; built in the unique shape of ‘Nagara’. It is situated 18 km from Rampur and holds lush greenery around it. This village...
The Ridge road is a large open space, located in the center of Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Ridge is the hub of all cultural activities of Shimla. It is situated along the Mall Road, which is the famous shopping center of Shimla. — Wikipedia
Koksar is the coldest region in Lahaul and lies 19 km from Rohtang Pass. The region halts during winters owing to heavy snowfall, but summers see good tourist activity here. Koksar is popular for the rafting opportunities found around Tandi Bridge on the confluence of Chandra & Bhaga, together called Chenab. The other adventurous rafting...
The place derives its name from the old temple of the god Dattatray nestled in the place. It is just 12 Kms from Rampur. This ancient village is situated on the left bank of Sutlej and holds two sacred buildings which face each other across a ‘maidan’ to honor Durga / Kali and Dattatray respectively....