How to Plan a Trip to Himachal Pradesh - Best Hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh

Planning a Trip to Himachal Pradesh? Looking for some best unexplored hill stations in India?

Are you looking to take your kids for vacations this summer? The schools in most parts of the country remain closed during May and June months. People living in Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana Punjab, UP, MP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and other states plan their holidays during this time. Two purposes are solved, the children also get to know about new places and you can beat the heat at the hill stations.
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. Shimla (See Driving Directions to Shimla), Dharamshala (How to Reach Dharamshala), Mcleodganj (How to Reach Mcleodganj), Kasauli, Solan, Palampur, Manali, Kinnaur, Lahaul Spiti, Kullu Manali (How to Reach Kullu Manali)are some of the best places in Himachal to enjoy the holidays. Not to forget Khajiar, Dalhousie, Manikaran and Barot.
You can, plan a trip to Himachal (How to Plan a Trip to Himachal)) in such a way that you cover more cities with less of travelling. If you are planning a trip to Himachal then you have many options.
You can visit Dharamshala, Mcleodganj, Palampur, Baijnath, Andretta, Kangra Chamunda Ji, Jwalaji
Another route would be Bilaspur, Kullu Manali, Rewalsar Lake, Rohtang
Alternatively you can also plan, Solan, Chail, Kasauli (How to Reach Kasauli) and Shimla 






 
A trip to Kinnaur via Shimla can also be planned. You can also club Spiti Valley in this Silk Route.
Chamba, Dalhousie and Khajiiar is yet another wonderful trip that you can plan.
 
Manikaran Barot and Kullu Manali can also make an unforgettable trip.
Religious Trip to Himachal can also be planned and you can visit Naina Devi, Baba Balak Nath Ji, Mata Chint Purni, Jwalaji Temple, Kangra Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple.

You can plan a trip to Himachal by bus train of flight. HRTC buses are available from Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Jammu, haryana, Jalandhar, Ludhiana and all other major cities of North India. You can check the HRTC Bus timings and Schedule before you plan your trip to Himachal and Book your Himachal Roadways tickets Online  at the Himachal roadways official website. Make sure that you have booked your hotel room in advance. Hotel Booking of HPTDC hotels in Himachal is available. You get the details of buses to Himachal from centers. 

How to Plan a trip to Himachal Pradesh within my Budget - Best Hill Stations in India

How to Plan a Trip within my Budget - Weekend destinations

Every human being poor or rich dreams to go out for vacation in a nice place out of his home town or village. Parents also want their children to show different places during the holidays. There is a huge economic disparity in our country. In the same locality you will find people going to various tourist destinations in India abroad and there are others who just regret not being able to go anywhere due to financial crunch. The inflation is so high that people are struggling to make their ends meet so it is next to impossible for them to spend thousands in a vacation. Their children in particular who are still not aware of these financial discrepancies end up asking the parents why they cannot go on a holiday. While in the playground they feel the complex within the group when the friends discuss about their holiday plans or about their recent amazing trip to the famous tourist destinations.

We cannot deny the fact that despite their wish the parents can’t make it because of the obvious reasons discussed above. But it does not mean that you cannot plan a trip to the same place where your friends had planned or where your children’s friends had a blast.

Some tips to plan a trip within a budget

Here are some tips which will help you to plan a trip to the The Best Places in Himachal at less than half the cost the others have enjoyed. First I will show you how you can plan an exquisite trip to Himachal for a week in less than Rs 10000 for a week. The same trip would have cost your friends about Rs 30000.

Example 1 – A Family of four (with 2 children) planning a trip to Himachal Pradesh for 5-7 days

You just missed out last year because you had a limited budget and this year also your budget is about Rs 10000 so you may avoid and leave your children heartbreaking again. Because your friend’s trip cost him 30000 doesn’t mean that you are unable to go on vacation to the same place with Rs 10000 in hand. Get ready and learn the tricks now so that you make your spouse and children happy and spend some quality time with them in today’s chaotic life.

You can plan a trip to Dharamshala, Mcleodganj, Kangra, Chamunda Devi Jwalaji Temple and some more destinations. If you are living in Delhi or at the same distance about 500 Km

Your friend went in a Volvo AC Bus – Fare Rs 1000x4 = 4000 Total to and Fro fare = Rs 8000

Please note that AC buses are not required when you are planning a trip to Himachal. The pollution free cool air is much better that AC compact bus

You go by HRTC NON AC Deluxe Bus - You pay Rs 400x4 = 1600 Total To and Fro fare = Rs 3200

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You also stayed in the same hotels or equivalent where your friend stayed for 5 days

Your friend paid through Make My Trip – Rs 2000x5 = Rs 10000

Please note that the hotels pay 50% commission to the booking portals. You will not book through the portals but you searched the individual hotels through internet and paid Rs 1000 for the same so your hotel cost = Rs 1000X5 = 5000

The only advantage your friend had that he booked his independent Taxi for site seeing. Even that was not a wise decision for example while in Mcleodganj the Taxi will charge about Rs 1000 for 4 hours within a radius of 4-5 kms. All the site seeing points are within 2 km range from Mcleodganj. Walking the destination in the hills is really a heavenly feeling. That is the real enjoyment when you get the feel of the place. Bhagsunag is 2 km amazing and breathtaking walk from Mcleodganj. The road to Dharamkot about 2 km from Mcleodganj is lush green with huge deodar trees on both the sides. Naddi village is at a walking distance through lush green jungles. The Church is located amidst magnificent deodar trees.

Your kids will love to walk on the dust free zones with exotic fragrance of the flora surrounding the roads. Do not miss the International Cricket Stadium located in lower Dharamshala. The share taxis charge Rs 20 per person to commute from upper to lower Dharamshala and vice versa.

Chamunda Devi Temple is located about 15 Km from Dharamshala and after every 15-30 minutes you will get a bus to Chamunda from Dharamshala. While coming back to your home you can visit Kangra Brajeshwari Temple, Jwalaji Temple and Chitpurni Temple on the way.

You can also plan one day site seeing at Chandigarh on the last day. Chandigarh Tourisms Site seeing buses are available and will show you all the important places including Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, and Rose Garden in less than Rs 200 per person.

This way you can plan a trip in a limited budget that you have. You just need to be a smart traveler. So friends do let you children not be in complex and give them the best vacations this season.

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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.

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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. The people can Plan summer vacations in Himachal   and also Plan to visit Himachal Pradesh in Winters as well.

Though there are hunderds of places to visit in Himachal but The bset Hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh and the best places to visit in Himachal include.


1. Shimla: The capital city of Himachal is also called as queen of hills and is a capital of Himachal. Reaching Shimla is very easy. It is very well connected by road train and air. From Delhi number of buses ply to Shimla and it is just eight an hour journey.

Broad Guage trains are available till Kalka near Chandigarh. The journey via toy train from Kalka to Shimla is amazing. There are over 100 tunnels on the way and it is very enjoyable.

Shimla has many tourist attractions, the most famous being the Mall Road. Another attractions are Jakhu temple, Lakkar Bazaar and Kufri. Naldera is yet another not to miss destination which has the oldest Golf course.


2. Dharamshala: One of the most beautiful hill stations is situated in Kangra Valley. Dharamshala is an amazing and cool town that is extremely beautiful hill town. Dharamshala is divided into two parts Upper and Lower Dharamshala. It is also a summer capital of Himachal Pradesh.

There are many places in Dharamshala to visit like Mcleodganj, Bhagsu Nag Temple, Water fall, Naddi, Talnu and Narghota Villages. The pollution free and cool atmosphere is liked by the tourists.

Dharamshala has also many Pilgrimage places which are quite accessible like Chamunda Devi Temple, Jwalaji Temple, Brajeshwari Temple in Kangra, Kunal Pathari Mata Temple.

Dharamshala is well connected by road from Delhi and all major cities of Punjab.
Nearest airport is gaggal airport which is 10 Kms from Dharamshala. Daily flight is available from Delhi-Dharamshala.

3. Manali: Kullu Manali  are the beautiful attractions in Himachal,  Manali is a favourite destination for Honey Mooners.

It is an amazing hill station on the banks of rive Beas. lot of adventure sports like river rafting, rock climbing, river crossing, trekking are available in Manali.

Rohtang Pass near opens in the month of May is another destination for snow lovers. Rohtang is around 60 Kms on Manali - Leh Highway and the journey from Manali to Rohtang itself is truly enjoyable.

If you have a spare time trip to Leh Laddakh via Rohatang and Kelang is advisable from Manali.
Again Very well connected by road and air. Nearest airport is in (Bhuntar)Kullu around 30 kms from Manali.


4. Dalhousie Kahjiar and Chamba: For people who love nature and peace Chamba is not to miss. It is a small hill town and still not explored much by the tourists.
Dalhousie was the favorite spot for the Britishers. High mountains and Deodar treea add to its beauty.

Khajiar with its picturesque locations and natural beauty falls on the way from Dalhousie to Chamba.

Nearest broad gauge railway station is Pathankot. Dalhousie and Chamba is well connected by road from Pathankot and other major cities of Himachal. The distance of Dalhousie from Pathankot is 70 Kms.

Other famous Hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh 

 Kasauli ( 2 Hour drive from Chandigarh),
Palampur ( 1 hour drive from Dharamshala),
Solan ( 1 hour drive from Chandigarh),
Chail ( 2 Hours drive from Chandigarh),
Kinnaur ( 8 hrs drive from Shimla),
Lahul Spiti ( 10 hrs drive from Manali),
Mani karanand (2 hours drive from Manali)

In Peak summer season always book your hotels for Himachal trip in advance. You can also book your bus tickets for Himachal online at the official website of Himachal Tourism