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The state's confined area network of 32 wildlife sanctuaries and 2 national parks represents the myriad variety of life in the North Western Himalayas. With 64 species of mammals, 463 of birds, 43 of reptiles and 516 of aquatic fauna swarming among over 3240 species of plants than define a range of eco-system and habitants, there is, for the wildlife enthusiast, the unflagging trekker and the romantic tourist, an endless quest. There are two national parks in Himachal Pradesh. Both are natural wonders. |
DALHOUSIE |
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Dalhousie is a quiet town, with a sense of attraction. This hill station spreads over five low-level hills at the western edge of the Dhauladhar range, just east of the Ravi River. The charming town is interspersed with the colonial-era buildings, low roofed stalls and hotels. The pine-covered slopes
around it are intersected with paths and treks, which are ideal for
short undemanding walks. The gateway to the
Chamba Valley, this colonial town was established in 1854 by the
British governor-general Lord Dalhousie. Covering an area of 14
sq.-km and surrounded by alpine vegetation, Dalhausie has charming
architecture and panoramic views of both plains and the whitecapped
views of the mountainous ranges.
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DHARAMSALA |
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Set against the backdrop of the spectacular Dhauladhar Mountains; Dharamsala is perched on the high slopes in the higher reaches of Kangra Valley. The town is divided into two distinct and widely separated sections, Upper and Lower Dharamsala, which vary almost a thousand metres in height.
Today, Dharamsala has become the synonymous to the Tibetan government in exile and the home
of Tibetan leader Dalai Lama. Even if the Tibetan community
dominates the town, still it has retained the colonial lifestyle and
British fervour.
Dharamsala over looks the plains and is surrounded by dense pine
trees and Deodar forests. A nearby snowline with numerous streams
and cool healthy atmosphere makes the surroundings very attractive.
Dharamsala is a busy bazaar town and has established itself as the
travellers base camp, who come to explore the nearby mountains. The
Kotwali Bazaar provides the entire colour and characteristic of a
small town, which is mixed with the simple life style.
The colourful temple and Gompas, which reflect the culture of Tibet,
adds attraction for the visitor. The Kangra museum gives an overview
of the rich past of the region and on the other hand there are
institutes that have been established to preserve the Tibetan art,
cultures and traditions.
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MANALI |
The Kullu valley has an ancient town in its lap called Manali. Surrounded by towering peaks at an arm length, Manali's major asset is its closeness to the snowline. It is a flourishing copse industry, a popular honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous treks as well as a great landscape ideal for adventure sport lovers. Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'.
Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'. Manu is the mythological character who is supposed to
have survived when the world was drowned in Flood. He then came to
Manali and recreated human life. Thus, the area of Manali is sacred
and Hindus treat the temples over here as pilgrimage.
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Bilaspur is a place where the echoes of the past combine with the tomorrow. The new town, on the bank of the Gobindsagar Lake of the Bhakra Dam is 64-km from Kiratpur on the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway No-21.
In the dim past, many centuries ago, Rishi Vyas came to the bank of
the Satluj river to do penance in the verdant and fertile district abounding in low hills, forests, grazing lands,
rivulets and streams. In the Vyas Gufa, which draws a continuous
host of tourists and pilgrims, the Rishi who penned the Mahabharata,
lived as he prepared himself for the arduous task, which he was
about to perform latter in another Gufa in the Uttrakhand way up in
the celestial heights of the mighty Himalayas.
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LAHAUL &
SPITI |
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Lahaul and Spiti are two remote Himalayan valleys of Himachal Pradesh lying on the Indo-Tibet border. Strange, exciting, primitive, these valleys are unique in mountain scape, in the rugged splendor of their rocky escapements and the splendor of their snow covered peaks.
Lahaul is marked by a central mass of uniformly high mountains,
massive glaciers, passes, lakes and gushing rivers. The two rivers, Chandra and
Bhaga, which rise on either side of the Baralacha La, flow through
the narrow Chandra and Bhaga valleys. Lahaul is a land of
fascinating Buddhist art and culture. Often called as the 'middle
country', Spiti is a cold desert regarded as a "World within a
world" and "Palace where the gods live". The monasteries of
Lahaul-Spiti are rich repositories of ancient murals, thankas,
woodcarving and golden images of Padmasambhava.
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