Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful Indian states blessed with all facades of Mother Nature. Visit here and fall in love with its snow blanketed peaks, pristine rivers and cascading valleys which add to the fun element. The diverse topography of the state also makes it an ideal hub for adventure lovers seeking some breathtaking activities like trekking, climbing, rafting, paragliding and skiing. Residing in the lap of the western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh promises ample of serenity to tired souls seeking a tranquil location to meditate.
All places in Himachal Pradesh are soaked into the wonders of nature. Start your trip by visiting Kullu edging the banks of the Beas River.
Rightly termed as the Valley of Gods, Kullu treats your eyes with the most incredible views of nature. Here you can explore attractions like Basheshwar Mahadev Temple, Great Himalayan National Park, Sultanpur Palace, Parvati Valley, etc.
Manali also remains on the itinerary of every family vacationer. Standing at an altitude of 6726 feet, the hill station greats you with exciting trekking options like Rohtang Pass and Solang valley. The colourful Tibetan Monasteries dotted here add vivid hues to its pearly white landscape.
Travellers visiting Himachal Pradesh also love visiting Shimla due to its friendly vibe. The hill station has an exciting range of attractions like The Ridge, Mall Road and Jakhoo Hill which please vacationers of all groups and likes.
Serenity seekers can visit Chamba, a town resting on the banks of River Ravi. It is far away from the crowds and treats you with attractions like Akhand Chandi Palace, Champavati Temple, Lakshmi Narayan Temples, etc.
If you love challenging yourself with some mind blowing adventure activities, then Dharamshala is a heaven for you. Travellers visit here to partake in paragliding, rock climbing, rappelling, flying fox, urban zipline and trekking.
Other popular places of tourists’ interest in Himachal Pradesh are Kasauli, Bir Billing, Dalhousie, Kasol, Khajjiar, Palampur, Kinnaur, Kufri, Chail, Solang Valley, etc.
The cuisine of Himachal Pradesh is rich in flavours. While dishes are mostly simple here, their taste stays on your tongue forever. Madra (made of chickpeas) is a popular dish of Chamba district. Dhaam is a platter with dal, rajma, rice, curd, boor ki Kadi and gur (jaggery). Tudkiya Bhath, a pulav dish, is a must try in the state. Non vegetarians must savour the taste of Chha Gosht cooked with marinated lamb. Himachal Pradesh’s traditional Tibetan dishes like Thukpa, Tingmo, LuchiPoti, Thentuk and Naizha cake can make anyone fall for gluttony.
Shopping scenes in Himachal Pradesh are extremely beautiful. Here you can find everything from handicrafts to woollen shawls, pullovers, Tibetan carpets and handicrafts. Carpets of the state are exported from here to all parts of the world. Chamba and Kangra paintings also make great home decors. Shimla’s Mall Road floods with locally made wood souvenirs. Kullu’s shawls, caps, Buddhist paintings and woollens are must buy. Shops in Manali sell authentic antiques, Tibetan handicrafts and silver jewellery. On the other hand, Mcleod Ganj charms you with bronze statues and Tibetan artefacts.
Jabbarhatti near Shimla, Gaggal near Kangra and Bhuntar near Kullu are three main domestic airports of Himachal Pradesh. Due to its hilly topography, Himachal Pradesh does not have a rail network except two narrow gauge rail lines between Kalka - Shimla and Pathankot - Joginder Nagar. Road trip to the state can be fun. Many private buses are available from nearby states to reach here.
MarcoFrance1965
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE !
I just came back from a 12 days Rajasthan tour. It was just myself and my 14 year olde daughter. I found Caper surfing the web and had non suggestion from friends and had never read comments or reviews about it. Totally "blind-choice". I was very lucky. The organization was really excellent. The agent that followed us, Mr. Praveen Juyal did a great job. I decided our itinerary and he punctually gave me suggestions on the best management of my choices. The hotel choice was fine and confirmed expectations. We had tour guides in every site seeing location and they were all extremely professional, very punctual and really kind and polite.
But I must say that what made the trip even better was our driver; Mr. Deshraj.
One of those persons that you really wish you could meet once in your life. Not only an excellent driver but always helpful, respectful and friendly. He explained us many things about Indian life along the journey and sometimes stopped for short breaks in beautiful places on the road that were not even mentioned in the guide books. My only regret is that at the end of the trip I didn't have much money left and I left a tip probably not adeguate for the kind of service but I will definitely send him try to sort this maybe in a next trip. Thank you very much Caper and Deshraj.
Dreamer802943
A Memorable Trip
We recently concluded a 12 day driving tour of New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan with Caper Travel. It was most enjoyable !! The logistics arrangements were excellent - from tour planning , hotel selection , vehicle condition to driver. Mr Alok handled the planning, and Mr Vikram was our Tempo driver throughout the journey. Mr Vikram was very helpful , accommodating and patient throughout the tour, despite long hours of driving on the roads ( not to mention India traffic}. We would not hesitate to recommend Caper to our fellow travellers who are thinking of visiting India. Thank You Caper !
goochie33, London, United Kingdom
Golden triangle goa and mumbia
Just come back from an amazing 2 week trip to India. First we done the golden triangle which we chose to do the train trip from Delhi to Agra a must you have to do if not just for the experience. All the cities were wonderful but be prepared to see lots of temple one seems to run into another but wow the taj was my highlight along with the Hindu temple in Delhi. The driving the cows the dogs are everywhere are all an experience. Goa was beautiful we stayed at the taj exotica. In mumbia we done a city tour and ended our trip in the taj for afternoon tea another must. It is a exhilarating trip but one I will never forget. From booking with Manika to all the drivers and guides they were always there to meet us from the airport and hotels on time. They really looked after us thank you all.
Aileen M
Wonderful trip
We have just returned from our first trip to India and we must say it was absolutely fascinating. The itinerary was first class and covered everything we could have wished for. On arrival we were met by a very nice rep and driver who took us to our hotel and sorted out the necessary paperwork with us. We had our driver Vishan for our time in the north and he was terrific, kept the vehicle spotless and kept us supplied with water. We then flew to the south of India and met up with our driver Suhdeer who again was very nice and very informative about things as we drove along. The guides we had on all our trips were excellent and again very informative.
The only down side to it all was that in our package we paid for the drivers accommodation, food and allowance only to find out that the drivers don’t receive this money and if they want accommodation they have to pay for it themselves. We ended up paying one of our drivers an amount for the nights that we had him for him to get somewhere to sleep and food as we were concerned that if he slept in his car he wouldn’t be rested enough to take on the next day driving for 4-5 hours.
All in all Caper Travel are excellent in their planning and can’t fault them for that.
Urquiola, New York City, New York
Caper travel
Recently traveled to India on a private guided tour with Caper Travel. Ms. Mumtaz Khan worked with me on arranging my itinerary.
She was always available to answer all my concerns immediately. On my arrival in Delhi I was welcome with warm smile at the airport by a young gentleman name Kapol Joshi . My experience with the company was amazing and I would highly recommend to anyone traveling to India.
I would also like to mention the personal attention I received at Amritsar by Aman Shara and his lovely wife who welcomed me and my son to their home
and soon to open their beautiful hotel.