Himachal Pradesh, where every nook is a playground for tourists, where snow sojourns and majestic rolling hills take you to the profoundest peace, is not just limited to the same old hot spots that have been making travel guidebooks for ages. Instead, Himachal has a plethora of hidden, secret, and pristine getaways blazing with beauty.
Before the summer sets in, let’s drive down a few less travelled roads to discover the soul of Himachal, so we’ll know were to vacation when the holidays arrive:
1. Barot : A small scenic village on the bank of Uhl River that is surrounded by evergreen deodar forests. This land of “Dev Pashakot” has a beautiful temple of the Dev where you can convene with your spiritual self. If you want to spend some time in the lap of nature, then this is a good destination for angling, trekking, and camping.
2. Salogra : This is a picturesque village set against the backdrop of magnificent hills, with vast stretches of scenic greenery, and snow clad pine and deodar forests. It’s quiet charm makes it a great holiday destination for families, solo travellers, and couples.
3. Spiti Valley : The stunning mountains and glaciers of Spiti like the Bara-Shigri will leave you in awe, while quiet monasteries like the Ki and Tabo that offer a peaceful stay option, are spiritually uplifting in their serenity and scenic views.
4. Shoghi : Just 13 km from the Queen of Hills, Shimla, and extremely far from Shimla’s tourist crowd, Shoghi welcomes travel lovers with its silvery peaks and lush green hills. This pristine hill station offers rappelling, rock climbing, valley crossing, rope walking and amazing bonfires.
5. Thanedar : Thanedar is a source of unparalleled joy to nature lovers with its myriad trees, laden with fruit, ripe for the plucking. Its Hathu peak takes one to the mesmerising Himalayas, while its wealth of old churches stand bespeaks the area’s colonial heritage.
