{"id":16643,"date":"2021-05-31T13:12:51","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T13:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/?p=16643"},"modified":"2024-11-26T07:22:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T07:22:14","slug":"places-to-visit-in-himachal-that-are-absolutely-gorgeous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-himachal-that-are-absolutely-gorgeous\/","title":{"rendered":"Places To Visit In Himachal That Are Absolutely Gorgeous"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Himachal Pradesh is without a doubt one of the most beautiful states in India. It is a treasure trove of incredible destinations that will leave you spellbound and speechless. There are countless experiences to choose from, and if you are an adventure lover, Himachal is a must visit. Are you planning a visit to Himachal Pradesh? Here are some of our top picks for places to visit in Himachal!<\/p>\n<h2>Manali<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manali-Mountain-Landscape.jpg\" alt=\"Manali Mountain Landscape\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking for a retreat with plenty of adventure? Give Manali a shot. Set by the Beas river, Manali is the gateway to a host of adventure activities you can try. Be it skiing in Manali, rafting, mountaineering, trekking, or paragliding in Manali, you\u2019ll find them all. Visit the enchanting Kullu, explore the Solang Valley or trek the Rohtang pass. While in Manali, stay at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/resorts-hotels\/manali\">Sterling-\u00a0 Manali<\/a>, one of the best resorts in the region. A perfect base for all your activities, the family-friendly resort will ensure your accommodation needs are taken care of. Want to know what all you can do in Manali? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/must-do-activities-in-manali-a-guide\/\">Click here<\/a> to know more.<\/p>\n<h2>Shimla<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Shimla-Town-covered-in-Snow.jpg\" alt=\"Shimla Town covered in Snow\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The capital of Himachal Pradesh and once upon a time the summer capital of British India, Shimla is a dream. Apart from the numerous adventure sports you can engage in here, Shimla offers something for every kind of traveller. Go ice-skating and Asia\u2019s only open-air ice-skating rink, or get busy shopping and buying local handicrafts. When visiting Shimla, you\u2019ll be spoilt for choice. It is most definitely one of the must-visit places in Himachal Pradesh, and India.<\/p>\n<h2>Dharamshala<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dharamshala-Monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Dharamshala Monastery\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetian government-in-exile, Dharamshala is not just a spiritual escape. While you can tap in to the spiritual side of things and visit temples and monasteries, there are also plenty of opportunities to be one with nature at waterfalls, through treks and while camping in the beautiful landscapes. Choose to stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/resorts-hotels\">Sterling Palm Bliss &#8211; Dharamshala<\/a>. Surrounded by dense pine trees, deodar forests and numerous streams, Sterling Palm Bliss &#8211; Dharamshala provides a peaceful atmosphere to relax.<\/p>\n<h2>Dalhousie<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dalhousie-Landscape.jpg\" alt=\"Dalhousie Landscape\" width=\"1200\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Spread across 5 hills near the Dhauladhar mountain range, Dalhousie is a quaint little town home to a lot of colonial-era buildings. Whether you\u2019re checking out the waterfalls, or boating on the lake, or even exploring Kalatop Wildlife sanctuary, you\u2019ll always be in the heart of nature at Dalhousie. You can also indulge in a spot of trekking here, or, if you\u2019re feeling lazy, just go shopping \u2013 Dalhousie has it all<\/p>\n<h2>Kufri<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kufri.jpg\" alt=\"Kufri\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just 20 km from Shimla, Kufri is an underrated destination in Himachal Pradesh. Dive right into adventure sports like skiing, or take a leisurely ride on a yak. Visiting Kufri also means checking out local sights such as Mahasu Peak and the Himalayan National Park. When planning to visit Kufri make sure you book your stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/resorts-hotels\/kufri\">Sterling &#8211; Kufri<\/a> to have an amazing stay with fantastic views and extraordinary service!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Himachal Pradesh is without a doubt one of the most beautiful states in India. It is a treasure trove of incredible destinations that will leave you spellbound and speechless. There are countless experiences to choose from, and if you are an adventure lover, Himachal is a must visit. Are you planning a visit to Himachal&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-himachal-that-are-absolutely-gorgeous\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":16645,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[108],"tags":[6179,6804,6075,6580,6049,6612],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Spiti-Valley-Himachal.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Spiti-Valley-Himachal.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Vaishnavi Prasad","author_link":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/author\/vaishnaviprasad\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16643"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/42"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16643"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16643\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18686,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16643\/revisions\/18686"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16645"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}