Things to do & places to visit in Himachal Pradesh, India

Himachal Pradesh #9 destination in India 2023. The average rating score is 4.29 based on 59.8k traveler reviews, of 326 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Kolkata, current date and time: Thursday, May 02, 2024, 20:29.

Top things to do (19)

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5.0 Spiti Valley (357 reviews)
- A trip to remember..
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Valleys

Firstly we travelled to Himachal while it was raining and we witnessed a lot of landslides. So we started our trip from Kasol with Sonu bhai. He was at our hotel on time. He welcomed us very nicely and was very polite with us. He drove us around from Kasol via the entire Spiti valley to Chandra Tal lake and back to Chandigarh. This was a 12 days trip and he drove us to as many places as possible and was not only an amazing driver but also a great guide. He patiently waited for us at every pit stop and also took the pain to drive us extra miles because of the landslides just so that we don't miss out anything on our itinerary. I would definitely recommend him to anyone thinking about travelling to Himachal (Spiti). Leaving his number here - 9816378229. Hope you'll find this helpful. See more..
5.0 Tirthan Valley (343 reviews)
- Best of Best Sunshine Himalayan cottage
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Valleys

Sunshine Himalayan cottage is one of best places to stay . When i entered the place you don't feel like entering just another hotel . There is so much of warmth and love . Location is just mind blowing . Must stay who love local food . Definitely not for people who want pasta and pizza . And best part is no loud music or shouting and screaming is allowed . They also run a co opt society where you pay directly to locals and boost sustainability of valley . See more..
4.5 Hidimba Devi Temple (3.830 reviews)
- Most Visited Place of Manali
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

Hadimba Temple is a famous temple located in Manali, a popular hill station in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Hadimba Devi, who is believed to be the wife of Bhima, one of the five Pandava brothers from the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The temple is surrounded by tall deodar trees and is built in a distinctive style of architecture that is unique to the region. The temple has a pagoda-like roof and is made of wood and stone. The most striking feature of the temple is its intricate wooden carvings that depict various mythological figures and scenes. The temple is also a popular tourist attraction and is visited by a large number of tourists throughout the year. The temple is located close to the Mall Road in Manali and is easily accessible by road. Visitors are required to remove their shoes before entering the temple premises and photography inside the temple is prohibited. See more..
4.5 Beas River (2.365 reviews)
- Beautiful River
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water

The Beas River also known as the Biás or Bias, is a river in north India. The river rises in the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows for some 470 kilometres to the Sutlej River in the Indian state of Punjab. See more..
4.5 Jakhu Temple (2.056 reviews)
- Hanuman Temple
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

Jakhu Temple in Shimla is a popular Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is situated on Jakhu Hill and offers breathtaking views of the city and surrounding hills. It is a must-visit for those seeking spiritual experiences and stunning views. See more..
4.5 Triund Hill (1.501 reviews)
- Wonderful day trek
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Mountains

Grade: Moderate Mcleodganj to Triund 2800 mtrs, 9 kms gradual trek. The trek offer panoramic views Bhagsu village, Mcleodganj, Dharamsala valley and distant views of Shivalik hills and plains of Kangra valley. The trek is moderate nature. Triund is a large land of green grass and pasture like. One can see the mighty Dhauladhar ranges just above the eyes. This is the base camp and climatization point for trekkers climbing the Inderahara point in the Mt. Dhauladhar. See more..
4.5 Viceregal Lodge (1.487 reviews)
- Worth a visit
Architectural Buildings

Viceregal Lodge or Indian institute of Advance Study is a British era building which has played an important role in Indian history. Currently building interior can be visited only through a guided tour of approx. half an hour duration. We reached the location during lunch hours, so we had to wait for a while at the ticket window, but it was worth it. See more..
4.5 Manikaran Gurudwara (1.446 reviews)
- Life changing experience with the Devotees of God and Saadh Sangat
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Religious Sites

Manikaran is located in the Parvati Valley on river Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu ... Traditional feeding (Lunger) of visitors at Sikh gurudwara at Manikaran, Himachal Pradesh See more..
4.5 Dalai Lama Temple Complex (1.343 reviews)
- Excellent visit
Religious Sites

An excellent trip. We went in October, a good month in terms of weather. We able to attend prayer sessions with HH Dalai Lama. Very nice walks in the morning (circumambulation path) around the temple. Dharamsala is somewhere we'll return to, has a special spirit. See more..
4.5 Norbulingka Institute (1.198 reviews)
- Centre of Tibetan culture and arts
Educational sites

This institute is dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan culture. See more..
4.5 Rohtang Pass (1.182 reviews)
- Go early to beat the traffic
Spent More than 3 hours Scenic Drives

Beautiful snow covered mountains. It is too cold at the pass and with kids it was difficult to stay for even for 15-20 mins. Buy/rent snow suits, boots and gloves beforehand. Leave early in the morning or else the road to the pass is very crowded. We left from Manali around 10 a.m. and just managed to reach the pass at 4 p.m. Leaving early morning at 6 would be better. The pass opens only from May end to November and best to visit in June July. By August September most of the snow melts. See more..
4.5 Dainkund Peak (976 reviews)
- Cool breeze, mesmerising views
Mountains

Total trek of 1.5 kms. First 500m (0.5km) is stairs, the rest 1 km is mostly flat but uneven with a few steps here and there. Takes about an hour total. Mesmerising views on the way. You might be able to see Mount Kailash if the weather is clear. Water, juice and chocolate available at the beginning, in the middle and end of trek (a little expensive though) Almost No network reception in the area See more..
4.5 The Ridge (947 reviews)
- Beautiful place for a winter evening!
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Situated right above Mall Road, the Ridge has the vibe of a typical European city square that is hustling-bustling with people, food stalls, and buildings that exhibit colonial architecture. There is no vehicular movement on the Ridge and hence one can roam about freely on this vast open space, taking in the views of the Shimla valley on one side and Mall Road on the other. There are horse rides, photo booths, and a few food stalls to keep you engaged. All in all, a beautiful place to be at sunset time. See more..
4.5 HPCA Stadium (770 reviews)
- Good Weekend Trip!
Arenas & Stadiums

#Dharamshalastadium #Mountainstadium #bestweekendtrip #stadiuminmountain #HPCAstadium #HimachalPradeshCricket AssociationStadium Entry Fees is INR 30 Rs/Person You can plan to visit stadium during your weekend. Good place to spend 2-3 hours. Opposite to the main gate , you will find multiple food options. Good to visit once in a lifetime. See more..
4.5 Indian Institute of Advanced Study (758 reviews)
- Good Trip North India Routes
Educational sites

We were in India for 10 days in early March 2019. Shimla Manali and Dharamshala exceeded our expectations in every aspect. Hotels we stayed in, or the places we visited. Thanks to North India routes for their planning selection of places and their hospitality. The guide & Driver and the vehicles they provided were outstanding. At every place we were provided with resourceful knowledgeable English speaking guide who were with us from the time of arrival at the airport to until departure . our visit was more memorable because of the hospitality and hassle-free arrangement by the Company. We highly recommend them if you are planning a trip to India -Shimla or Manali, and we would go with them on any of our future trips to India. Thank you for making our trip and absolutely memorable one. Thanks North India Routes Panicha North India Routes North_India_Routes See more..
4.5 Kali Ka Tibba (583 reviews)
- "The Divine White"
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

Situated at the top of a hill, Kali Ka Tibba is a popular must see place in Chail. The main deity of the temple is Kali Devi who attracts a lot of pilgrims and tourists from all across the world. You may enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Choor Chandni and Shivalik Range from the temple See more..
4.5 Manki Point - Hanuman Temple (579 reviews)
- Jai Hanuman !!
Religious Sites

This famous Lord Hanuman Temple sit’s atop the highest peak in Kasauli with breathtaking views of Chandigarh and Shimla. The hill and the temple is in an area managed by IAF hence entry stops at 4:00 PM. Lunch hours are 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM. Passes are issued after verification of government approved ID. Photography, phones and electronic devices are not allowed and must be deposited before you being the climb to the temple. Beware of monkeys and keep a water bottle with you. It is a steep climb but definitely worth the effort to seek blessings of Lord Hanuman. Also the place is Man Ki (place that fulfils one’s wish) and not Monkey Point. It is believed that Lord Hanuman rested his left foot on this hilltop and the right foot in Jhaku Temple Shimla while carrying Sanjvini Booti during the Ramayana War. See more..
4.5 Hatu Peak (429 reviews)
- Awesome peak to visit
Points of Interest & Landmarks

It is not much visited place I guess during winter since the last 3 kms needs to be on foot, but that is the best part of this place. The trek through snow filled road upto the peak is simply too good. The 2 kms road to the starting point of the 3 Kms trek is very narrow and not advisable to drive your own vehicle unless you have good experience. We took a local cab who charged Rs 800 for round trip. We get snow boots for Rs 200 a pair for the trek and is recommended since the road can be slippery and also keeps your feet warm. The trek of 3 Kms will take around 2 hours and about an hour while you come down. We were told that vehicles go all the way up to the temple during summer. The temple on top is a small and beautiful. Dont miss to have hot tea from Mr Tara Chand who was the lone vendor serving tea and chips and biscuits along with his team of 6 lovely dogs. See more..
4.5 Tibetan Museum (402 reviews)
- Very sad
Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

We can feel the sadness of the Tibetan people when visiting this museum. May all living beings be happy. See more..
4.5 Chitkul (401 reviews)
- Last Village Of India!
Mountains • Nature & Wildlife Areas

CHITKUL is the last inhabited village near the Indo-China border. A Serene place..With breathtaking scenery ! On walking distance from the village you can go to the Baspa River side to make your experience more enriching. The Freshness in the air of this valley is calm and peaceful...TRY the local Rajma chawal in here, its very tasty and also very different from the regular one we North Indians eat.the weather conditions here,During summers is not very cold when the sun is out but its windy.I would suggest to carry caps or beanie's to cover your head. It was a amazing experience to be here and i recommend everyone to visit this place once ,The journey to reach here can be quite tiring but its totally worth it!! See more..
4.5 Jogini Waterfall (400 reviews)
- Majestic
Waterfalls

This is one of teh largest waterfalls in Manali. It comes when you are going from Manali mall road towards the Rohtang pass. One needs to stop there vehicle midway and take a trek for about 60-70 mins, before one experiences this beauty in its full glory. Best watched / visible during summer / monsoon months. See more..
4.5 Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex (340 reviews)
- A different experience
Educational sites

A must go place if you are a movie, theatre loving person.If you come down from the ridge through the stair case to the lower Mall road, there is this theatre.After paying a small entry fee of Rs.10/- you will enter & explore a different era of Indian culture.Offcourse a guide will accompany you with no cost and made you sit in the hall and explain about the history,events and the hindi movie songs shot here.Prominent songs shot here are Mein nikla gaddi leke from Gaddar and two three other songs.After that you are free to explore the theatre viz. its stage, balcony and VIP seats. It is normally less crowded, so you can enjoy your fullest. You can also enjoy any live performance if in your touring time any such event is happening. See more..
4.5 Jawala Ji Temple Shaktipeeth (332 reviews)
- Shaktipeeth, a must visit, full of energy.
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Religious Sites

One of 18 shaktipeeths, the temple is a must visit. Full of positive energy of Maa, the darshan was very good. Fairly well kept, with constant cleaning by staff. No rush or demand by the priests. The security personnel too were very helpful in identifying the 7 jwalas in the main temples. A lifetime must visit..... Maa will transfer huge positive energy See more..
4.5 Kangra Fort (308 reviews)
- Old Reminisence of a princely estate
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

This was the second time we went into this Fort with a few of our friends to show them around. The fort is well maintained and has multiple vantage points that provide good views and photo shoot opportunities. There is a provision of potable and free drinking water at the top. The audio guide is available at the ticket counter and one is advised to avail of the same for a fruitful experience of the fort. There is a private museum of the kings adjacent to the fort and one should visit this museum also for a complete experience. See more..
4.5 Tara Devi Temple (264 reviews)
- Tara devi temple
Religious Sites

Tara devi temple is some 10 kms before shimla city. The temple is located on the top of the hill. 6 kms uphill drive from the main highway. The view from the hilltop is very beautiful. This is ancient devi temple. One feels very peaceful inside the temple premises. Temple premises and the architecture is very beautiful. See more..
4.5 Kali Bari Temple (260 reviews)
- Wonderful Kali Temple
Religious Sites

It's located at high altitude. From no car zone you have to walk around half km and then steep up hill for 10 minutes. 1845 by a Bengali Brahmin Ram Charan Brahamchari in the vicinity of Rothney Castle on Jakhoo Hill. That's why it resembles the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata.[2] It is one of the ancient temples of the city and features a unique Hindu-style architecture along with blue coloured wooden idol of goddess Kali. Later, the British shifted the location of the temple to Bantony Hill See more..
4.0 Solang Valley (3.125 reviews)
- Snowy experience near to Manali city
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Valleys

Our stay (Allure Grand) lied on the way to Solang which was not that far away from our stay. Must say it’s better than Rohtang Pass if you aim to play with snow, have some good scenic photos & must go for romantic couples. You need to hire closed jackets and rubber boots to enjoy snow play & cool weather there. You will find many places in route where you can hire these accessories from 250-350 rupees. It’s preferable to take taxi which can drop you to last point in the valley. We were not that lucky as our driver dropped at the earliest point. We opted not to chose any horse/ motor bike ride and preferred to enjoy some private moments with family. View there is magnificent & breath taking to take family or couple photos. Also got lucky to experience some light snow fall and enjoy fun filled good quality with family. See more..
4.0 The Mall (2.901 reviews)
- The Mall Road
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

In absolute terms, the mall road is simply mesmerizing. The night views from here is uncomparable. The shops at Mall road remains open till around 9;30 PM. It is comparably very cheap. You can have a great time here. Lots of bakery shops to choose from. Lots of eating place. Also lots of shops to quench your thirst for shopping. Trishul Bakers, Sitaram and Sons, Tripti bakers, Sharma's fast food corner, are some of the shops worth visiting here. You can also visit a church here at the mall road. It is normally open till 5 PM. Jhakoo Temple is also around 2KM from the mall road. You can either trek to Jhakoo or take a cab. Govt. cabs are also available at a nominal rate of Rs20 per person. Don't forget to visit Lower Bazaar and Lakkar bazaar. Lower bazaar is relatively very cheap. See more..
4.0 Bhagsu Waterfall (2.179 reviews)
- Wrong time to visit
Waterfalls

We saw the falls at the wrong time. It was fully dry. They said the falls will look lovely only in summer once snow melts from mountain tops. The walk to the falls is quite steep. You can have a look from the base but you have to climb many steps if you want to see the forceful waterfall See more..
4.0 Naggar Castle (1.014 reviews)
- Beautiful place to go with your partener
Castles

One of the best and recommended place to visit. OMG Naggar castle, the view in the evening is spectacular. Not many people visit this place or recommend it because it is a bit far but worth going few miles to experience this beautiful place. It is an ancient town in Kullu district. It was built by Raja Sidh Singh more than 500 years ago. Now it is converted into a rest house and a heritage hotel, restaurant and tourist place run by HPTDC. It is fully a wooden carved place. It has an entry fees of only Rs. 30. See more..