Travel Information Himachal Pradesh: 2015

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Dharamshala Mcleodganj in Pictures - Some unexplored places of interest - Weekend Destination

Tips to Plan a Trip to Himachal Pradesh - Best Unexplored Hill Stations in India

Mcleodganj to Triund Trekking - How to Plan your Trip to Dharamshala Mcleodganj TRIUND

Trekking in Himachal Pradesh - Some Easy Routes

Trekking Routes in Himachal Dhauladhar Range - The Gaddi Trail

List of Holidays in 2016 - Gazetted Government Restricted and Public Holiday List 2016

Government/Gazetted Holidays in February 2016

GOVERNMENT/GAZETTED HOLIDAYS IN MARCH 2016

Government/Gazetted Holidays in April 2016

Government/Gazetted Holidays in May 2016

Government/Gazetted Holidays in June 2016

Government/Gazetted Holidays in July 2016

Government/Gazetted Holidays in August 2016

Government/Gazetted Holidays in September 2016

Government/Gazetted Holidays in October 2016

Government/Gazetted Holidays in November 2016

Government/Gazetted Holidays in December 2016

BEST UNEXPLORED PLACES IN DHARAMSHALA

While in Dharamshala do not miss some of the best places which are so serene and calm free from pollution and all the hustle bustle of the city.

These places include Tea gardens at Narghota Village, Kunal Pathari Temple, Chigari Sanatorium,

Take a walk from Kainchi Mode Dharamshala to narghota Village or Mata Kunal Pathari Temple.

The lush green pines and Tea Garden on both the sides of the road are mesmerising and the air is free from dust and pollution in this part.

Planning a trip to Himachal – Best Tips to plan your vacations in Himachal Pradesh HP

Are you planning a trip to Himachal Pradesh? Do you want to know how you can plan a weekend trip to Himachal? Are you planning a 7 days or 10 days or 15 days long trip to Himachal and want to know the details? Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful states in India and is a perfect destination for your vacations.

Be it summer vacation or winter or any other time Himachal offers number of destinations which are truly amazing and enchanting. The panoramic views, mountains, Himalayas, snow clad valleys, green jungles full of flora and fauna, gorgeous Deodars and pines, lakes, sanctuaries, adventure sports, trekking, hang gliding, you name it and you have it in Himachal Pradesh.

I was searching in the net and found that millions of people post their queries and want to know about Himachal and how they can plan a trip to Himachal Pradesh from Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Gujarat, MP, UP, Delhi, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, USA, UK, Europe and all parts of the country and world.

But hardly had I seen any convincing replies in various forums in different websites. The answers are pretty vague and the websites are generally seen promoting their businesses while replying to the queries of the visitors.

Obviously the travel websites will suggest you the itinerary which will benefit them and you would be denied the perfect and exact information about the place you are going to visit in Himachal.

Below are some of the common questions asked by the visitors I saw in various websites and forums without any convincing answer?

Need help in planning a trip to Kasauli, Chail Narkanda, and Shimla in May June July?

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Himachal trip planned in May June July?

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Need travel itenary for Himachal Pradesh Trip during November December January?

Need help to plan a trip to Himachal Pradesh August September ?

Bharmaur is one of the most beautiful places and hill stations in Chamba Himachal. Mani Mahesh Yatra starts from Bharmaur. If you plan to start your Mani Mahesh yatra then you need to come to Bharmaur. From Bharmaur you can take a shared taxi to reach the destination from where mani Mahesh yatra begins...Read more about Chamba Bharmaur Mani Mahesh yatra

Planning Trip to Himachal in October November December- HELP!!!

Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful states in India to visit during summers. There are number of hill stations in Himachal Pradesh where you can chill out during the summers....Read more How to Plan you trip to Himachal

Request inputs - Trip planning for Himachal in January February March

Himachal Pradesh tour planning March April

Plan for a mesmerising Himachal trip summers and winters

How to plan a trip to Dharamshala Dalhousie Mcleodganj

Located in Upper Dharamsala Mcleodganj is around 10 Km by road and 3 km Trek from Dharamshala Kotwali Bazaar. Trekking from Kotwali Bazaar Dharamshala to Mcleodganj is wonderful experience via Khada Danda Marg.....Read more Get your answer for Macleodganj Dharamshala, Daramshala Dalhousie Travel Information

How to plan a trip to Kinnaur Please help

Kinnaur is one of the most beautiful regions in Himachal Pradesh. The place is a must visit for the adventure and nature lovers. Kinnaur is truly a mesmerizing place which is a captivating terrain of lush green valley, orchards, vineyards, snow clad peaks and cold desert mountains Read more ... (Get your answer here for Kinnaur visit)

Please help to plan a trip to Manali Shimla

Manali Travel Information

Which are the best places in Himachal to visit

Barot is one of the less explored but very beautiful destinations in Himachal Pradesh. You can spend your vacation amidst nature in a very peaceful environment in Barot. Distance of Barot is about 60 Kms from Palampur, 40 Kms from Joginder Nagar... Read More about Barot Information,

Himachal Pradesh is the most favourite tourist destination for all seasons. Summers are pleasant and winters are enjoyable in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Padesh has easy access for people especially from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Jammu. However Himachal Pradesh is visited by people from all parts of the world. You will find many Hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh. Best Hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh,

Naggar is a beautiful place in Himachal Pradesh situated at a height of over 1800 meters from sea level on the left bank of stunning river Beas. Naggar is a small and calm ancient town with spectacular views Read more - Naggar Travel Information

Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh

Where to stay in Himachal? Best Hotels HPTDC online bookings

Himachal Religious trip planning - Please help and provide Jwalaji Chamunda Chintpurni Naina Devi Kangra information

Please check here for Jwalaji Information, Chamunda Devi Information, Baba Balak Nath Ji Information,

Himachal is also known as Dev Bhoomi or Land of Gods. People from all over the country and abroad visit various religious places in Himachal Pradesh. There are number of famous temples of Goddess Durga in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh where millions of people visit to seek blessings of Goddess Durga. Some of these temples include Chitpurni Devi Temple, Jawalaji Temple, Ma Brajeshwari Temple Kangra, Chamunda Devi....Read more and Plan a Trip to Kangra Jwalaji Chamunda, Chintpurni Mata

Want to know the bus tmings and schedule for Himachal Trip

Himachal Roadways Inquiry and Online Bookings Information

I want to book Himchal Roadways tickets online please help

HRTC Bus Schedule

I want to know the tourist information centers in Himachal

Advance Bus Ticket Booking Centers

I thought I must compile the answers to all these queries in the single page article so that you don’t have to waste your precious time to plan your trip to Himachal.

Trekking to Triund from Mcleodganj - Unexplored Hills near Delhi

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Do you love adventure sports? Do you love to explore the hills and mountains? Do you want to go for a trekking expedition and looking for the best trekking place in Himachal? Here is your answer.

Mcleodganj is one of the best places in Himachal Pradesh to enjoy summar vacations. Mcleodganj is located at an altitude of about 2000 meters in uppper Dharamshala. The temperature in Mcleodganj in May June and July ranges between 15 degrees to 30 degrees and is really an amazing and pleasant weather during these months. There are many places in Himachal for adventure sports. (Places for Adventure Sports in Himachal).

People generally come here to explore the Himalayas and love trekking at various spots across Himachal. If you are adventurous and nature lover the from Mcleodganj you can plan trekking trip to Triund. Trekking to Triund is an amazing experience amidst lush green forests. The trekking can be done till Ilaka via Triund. Though most people go up to Triund only few love to explore more heights and reach Ilaka. Do you know that there is a forest Department Rest House in Triund? Do you want to know how you can book the Triund Guest House in Advance?

If you have plans to stay overnight in Triund or plan to go to Ilaka from Triund then you need to book the Forest department Guest House in Triund in advance. It is a small rest house with 4 rooms. The room rent is approximately Rs 500 for one night. The booking for the rest house in Triund can be done at the Divisional Forest Office at Dharamshala. Make sure that you visit the office personally and furnish the required documents and fees before booking. You can try Divisional Forest Officers phone number 01892-224887 and also get the details at dfodha-hp@nic.in. The DFO office is located in lower Dharamshala near Kutcheri. You can also get more information from the HP Tourism Office Dharamshala

From Mcleodganj you can walk up to reach Dharamkot. Taxis also go till this point. From there you can start your enchating journey to Triund.

People from all parts of the world visit Mcleodganj to enjoy the serene beauty and landscape at this little Lhasa which is also home for His Highness The Dalai Lama. If you are in UK, USA, Europe, Japan, Australia or any part of the world you would love this place. Tips for the travellers planning trip from USA to Mcleodganj Dharamshala.

Mcleodganj is well connected by road, rail and air from all parts of the country Check (How to Reach Mcleodganj).

There is a huge Himachal Roadways, HRTC network of buses from Delhi, Shimla, Chandigarh, Jammu, Haryana, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Amritsar and other places to Mcleodganj Dharamshala. Check HRTC Buses to Mcleodganj (Timings and Schedule) and plan your trip accordingly

Easy Trek Routes in Himachal Pradesh

Do you love trekking but not very keen to climb the high mountains? Do you wish to enjoy the walk over the lush green mountains of Himachal? You have the option of a very Easy Trek starting Palampur and ending at Kullu Manali. The route is via Jogindernagar and Mandi. On the way from Palampur to Kullu you will witness numerous breathtaking places.

Visit the Baijnath Temple on the way, do not miss one of the most beautiful places which is still unexplored by the tourists. It is BAROT. Enjoy angling and go for Trout Fishing in Barot. There are small hotels on the banks of Uhl river in Barot. However PWD and Forest rest house is a better option to spend your night at Barot. Go trekking through the dense and lush green vegetation to the Bahbus Pass located at an altitude of over 2850 meters. From Manali you can also visit yet another less explored destination NAGAR.

Best season for these trek routes is between May to November

Trekking Routes in Himachal - Palampur Dharamshala Chamba

This route is one of the most adventurous and exciting routes in Himachal Pradesh. Reach Dharamshala from Palampur, and start your upward journey from Dharamkot near Mcleodganj. The breathtaking view of the Kangra Valley is truly mesmerizing from the mountains here. Enjoy the serene beauty at over 8000 ft at Triund.

The track is being made by the Nomadic Gaddis who used to travel and cross the stretch for ages. ILAKA and LAM DAL lake are treat to the eyes. Stay inside the natural caves and enjoy the chilled breeze on the way over 5000 meters above sea level. You will reach Bharmaur, the land of royal Gaddis and from there cross down to Chamba Khajia. The breathtaking view of the auspicious Mani Mahesh and Smaller Kailash Peaks on the way to Bharmaur is amazingly beautiful.

Do not miss the Salloni, the Raja's Palace, Bhuri Singh's Museum, temples of Shiva and Vishnu on the way.

Government Holidays in Himachal Pradesh - Holiday List 2016

The new year has come now and you may want to plan your vacations and holidays for this year. Are you looking for the Holiday List for 2016? Do you want to know the festival holiday’s list for 2016? Do you know which the Government Holidays are in 2016 in Himachal and other states?

If you are looking for the Gazetted, Restricted and festival Holidays for 2016 kindly refer to the below list

Below is the list of Holidays for 2016 announced by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2016.

Check the Holiday list 2016 now and plan your vacations

Check the Holiday list 2016 now and plan your vacations

S No	Date	Holiday	Day
1	26th January 2016	Republic Day	Tuesday
2	24th March 2016	Holi	Thursday
3	25th March 2016	Good Friday	Friday
4	15th April 2016	Ram Navami	Friday
5	20th April 2016	Mahavir Jayant	Wednesday
6	21st May 2016	Buddha Purnima	Saturday
7	16th July 2016	Idu'l Fitr	Wednesday
8	15th August 2016	Independence Day	Monday
9	25th August 2016	Janmashtami	Thrusday
10	12th September 2016	Id-ul-Zuha(Bakrid)	Monday
11	2nd October 2016	Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday	Sunday
12	11th October 2016	Dussehra	Tuesday
13	12th October 2016	Muharram	Wednesday
14	30th October 2016	Diwali (Deepavali)	Sunday
15	14th November 2016	Guru Nanak's Birthday	Monday
16	13th December 2016	Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad)	Tuesday
17	25th December 2016	Christmas	Sunday

Government/Gazetted Holidays in January 2016

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
	1	2	3	4 Swami Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti (R)	5	6
7 Maha Shivaratri (R)	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23 Holika Dahan, Dolyatra (R)	24 Holi (G)	25 Good Friday (G)	26	27 Easter Sunday (R)
28	29	30	31

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8 Chaitra Sukladi/Gudi Padava/ Ugadi/ Cheti Chand (R)	9	10
11	12	13 Vaisakhi/Vishu (R)	14 Masadi/Vaisakhadi,Bahag Bihu (Asam) (R)	15 Ram Navami (G)	16	17
18	19	20 Mahavir Jayanti (G)	21 Hazarat Ali's Birthday (R)	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8 Guru Rabindranath's Birthday (R)
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21 Buddha Purnima (G)	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31

Unfortunately there is no holiday in June

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
					1	2 Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday (G)
3	4	5	6	7	8 Dussehra (Maha Saptami) (Additional) (R)	9 Dussehra (Maha Ashtami) (Additional) (R)
10 Dussehra (Maha Navmi) (R)	11 Dussehra (G)	12 Muharram (G)	13	14	15	16 Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday (R)
17	18	19 Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chouth) (R)	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29 Deepavali (South India) (R) Naraka Chaturdasi (R)	30 Diwali (Deepavali) (G)
31 Govardhan Puja (R)

Please check the list announced by government of India in the below site

http://india.gov.in/calendar

HOLIDAY LIST 2015
Thursday

January 01

New Years Day

Arunachal pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Miizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu only

Thursday

January 01

New Years Day

Public Sector. Telangana only. Compensated by Sat Feb 14

Saturday

January 03

Milad-un-Nabi

Birthday of Prophet Muhammad

Sunday

January 04

Milad-un-Nabi

Birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Telangana

Monday

January 05

Guru Govind Singh Jayanti

Punjab only. Birthday of the tenth and final Sikh prophet-teacher

Monday

January 12

Birthday of Swami Vivekananda

West Bengal only.

Tuesday

January 13

Bhogi

Andhra Pradesh Only

Wednesday

January 14

Pongal

Also known as Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Bihu, Hadaga, Poki

Thursday

January 15

Pongal

Assam, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana

Friday

January 16

Thiruvalluvar Day

Tamil Nadu only

Saturday

January 17

Uzhavar Tirunal

Puducherry, Tamil Nadu only

Wednesday

January 21

Sonam Lhochar

Sikkim only. Tamang New Year

Friday

January 23

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

Assam, Odisha, Tripura, West Bengal. Birthday of a prominent leader in the Indian freedom movement

Saturday

January 24

Vasant Panchami

Haryana, Odisha,Tripura, West Bengal only

Saturday

January 24

Sir Chhotu Ram Jayanti

Haryana only

Sunday

January 25

Statehood Day

Himachal Pradesh only

Monday

January 26

Republic Day

Commemorates the establishment of the Constitution of India

Saturday

January 31

Me-dam-me-phi

Assam. Ancestor festival

Tuesday

February 03

Guru Ravidas Birthday

Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab only

Saturday

February 14

Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti

Haryana only

Tuesday

February 17

Maha Shivratri

Celebrated on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha

Thursday

February 19

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

Maharashtra (Mumbai) only

Thursday

February 19

Losar

Sikkim only. Tibetan New Year

Friday

February 27

Public Holiday

Haryana only. Marks the death of a key official

Thursday

March 05

Doljatra

Holi Dahan. Assam, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal only.

Friday

March 06

Holi

Wednesday

March 18

Public Holiday

Goa. Polling day for zilla panchayat elections

Saturday

March 21

Ugadi

Telugu and Kannada New Year. Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh.

Monday

March 23

Shaheedi Diwas of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru & Sukhdev

Haryana only

Saturday

March 28

Ram Navami

Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama to King Dasharatha of Ayodhya

Wednesday

April 01

Odisha Day

Odisha only. Utkal Divas

Thursday

April 02

Mahavir Jayanti

The most important religious holiday in Jainism

Friday

April 03

Good Friday

Friday before Easter Sunday

Sunday

April 05

Babu Jagjivan Ram Birthday

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana only

Monday

April 13

Vaisakhi

Haryana only

Tuesday

April 14

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti

Birthday of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedekar

Tuesday

April 14

Tamil New Year

Puthandu. Tamil Nadu only

Tuesday

April 14

Vaisakhi

Haryana only

Wednesday

April 15

Himachal Day

Himachal Pradesh only. The province of Himachal Pradesh was created on 15 April 1948

Wednesday

April 15

Bengali New Year

Tripura, West Bengal only

Wednesday

April 15

Vishu

Kerala Only. First day of Tulu calendar

Monday

April 20

Parashurama Jayanti

Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh only

Friday

May 01

Maharashtra Day

Maharashtra (Mumbai) only. Commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra on 1 May 1960

Friday

May 01

May Day

Assam, Bihar, Goa, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, West Bengal only

Sunday

May 03

Hazrat Alis Birthday

Uttar Pradesh only. Son in law of Prophet Muhammad

Monday

May 04

Buddha Purnima

Birth of Buddha

Saturday

May 09

Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore

Tripura, West Bengal. A Bengali polymath who reshaped literature and music.

Wednesday

May 20

Maharana Pratap Jayanti

Haryana, Himachal Pradesh only

Tuesday

June 02

Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti

Gazetted holiday in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab.

Monday

June 15

Raja Sankranti

Odisha only

Tuesday

June 16

Arjun Dev Martyrdom day

Punjab Only

Friday

July 10

Jumat-ul-Wida

Last Friday of Ramadam

Saturday

July 18

Idul Fitr

All states except Goa, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh

Saturday

August 15

Independence Day

Monday

August 17

Teej

Haryana only

Tuesday

August 18

Parsi New Year

Jamshed Navroz. Mumbai Only

Thursday

August 27

First Onam

Kerala only. Harvest Festival

Friday

August 28

Thiruvonam

Kerala only. Harvest Festival

Saturday

August 29

Raksha Bandhan

Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh only.

Saturday

September 05

Janmashtami

Celebrates the birth of Lord Shri Krishna

Tuesday

September 15

Tithi of Shrimanta Shankar Dev

Assam only

Thursday

September 17

Ganesh Chaturthi

Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata

Friday

September 18

Nuakhai

Odisha only. Day after Ganesh Chaturthi

Monday

September 21

Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi

Kerala only. Marks the death of a key social reformer

Wednesday

September 23

Haryana's Heroes' Martyrdom Day

Haryana only

Thursday

September 24

Idul Juha

Bakrid.

Friday

September 25

Idul Juha

Bakrid. Assam, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra

Friday

October 02

Mahatma Gandhi Birthday

Gandhi Jayanti.

Monday

October 12

Mahalaya

Karnataka, Odisha, Tripura, West Bengal only.

Tuesday

October 13

Muharram

Observed mainly by the Shia Muslim community

Tuesday

October 13

Maharaja Agrasen Jayanati

Haryana only

Tuesday

October 20

Saptami of Durgapuja

Assam, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal

Wednesday

October 21

Ayudha Puja

Assam, Karnataka, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu

Thursday

October 22

Dussehra

Vijaya Dashami.

Thursday

October 22

Mahanavami

Kerala, Odisha only. Ninth Day of Dussehra

Friday

October 23

Vijaya Dashami

Assam, Kerala, Odisha, Sikkim. Dussehra

Friday

October 23

Muharram

Tamil Nadu only

Saturday

October 24

Muharram (10th Day)

Day of Ashurah

Saturday

October 24

Durga Puja

Mahastami. Odisha, Sikkim only

Tuesday

October 27

Maharishi Valmiki Birthday

Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Punjab.

Tuesday

October 27

Lakshmi Puja

Odisha, Tripura, West Bengal only.

Sunday

November 01

Kannada Rajyothsava

Bangalore Only. Karnataka Formation Day

Sunday

November 01

Haryana Day

Haryana only.

Tuesday

November 10

Deewali

Deepawali.

Tuesday

November 10

Kali Puja

Odisha only. Festival dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali

Wednesday

November 11

Kali Puja

West Bengal only. Festival dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali

Wednesday

November 11

Deewali

Deepawali. Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Telangana

Wednesday

November 11

Diwali

Laxmi Puja. Maharashtra

Thursday

November 12

Diwali

Deepawali. Maharashtra

Thursday

November 12

Vishavkarma day

Haryana only

Wednesday

November 25

Rasa Purnima

Odisha only

Wednesday

November 25

Guru Nanak Birthday

The Birthday of Guru Nanak Sahib, the founder of Sikhism, falls on full moon day of the month Kartik

Thursday

December 24

Milad-un-Nabi

Birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Second time in 2015.

Friday

December 25

Christmas Day

Observed in all states

Saturday

December 26

Shaheed Udham Singh's Birthday

List of Gazetted and Public Holidays 2014

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

1

New Year's Day (R)

14

Makar Sankranti (R)

15

Pongal (R)

16

Guru Govind Singh's Birthday (R)

26

Republic Day (G)