Shimla is capital of Himachal Pradesh. situated in the lower ranges of the Himalayan mountains, it is surrounded by pine deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Towards the north lie the snow-covered high-ranges, while the valleys breathe whispering streams and swaying fields. Shimla offers a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment activities CLIMATE In winter, the temperature can drop below freezing point when heavy woolens are required. Summer temperature are mild and light woolens/cottons are recommended. Places of interest THE RIDGE LAKKAR BAZAR: Popular for its wood crafts and Souvenirs, this is just off the Ridge. JAKHOO HILL ST. MICHAEL’S CATHEDRAL STATE MUSEUM:. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY PROSPECT HILL AND KAMNA DEVI SANKAT MOCHAN KUFRI CHAIL Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It’s also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass. Points of interest Kullu Valley Solang Valley Rohatang pass Hidimba Devi Temple Pandoh Dam Vashisht Temple Manali Monasteries in Manali Kothi Naggar Manu Temple Manali Jagatsukh Temple in Manali Dharamshala is a city of Himachal Pradesh surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. The Thekchen Chöling Temple Complex is a spiritual center for Tibetan Buddhism Places on interest Kangra Art Museum, Kotwali Bazar War Memorial St. John’s Churcj Mcleodganj Bhagsunath Chinmaya Tapovan ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS Between May and October, the Dhauladhar ranges offer an enormous variety of trekking and rock climbing. FISHING : The 20 km stretch of the river Beas between Nadaun and Pong Dam offers ample opportunities in angling for Mahaseer.