Himachal Pradesh Travel & Tourism Directory

Shimla (शिमला)

Headquarters: Shimla | Best Season: March – June (Pleasant) & Dec – Feb (Snowfall)

Former summer capital of British India, renowned for colonial architecture, the Mall Road, Christ Church, pine-covered ridges, and apple orchards across upper Shimla.

Kullu (कुल्लू)

Headquarters: Kullu | Best Season: April – June (Summer) & Oct – March (Winter Snow)

Flanked by the Beas River, Kullu is world-famous for its International Dussehra, GI-tagged handwoven shawls, and proximity to Manali and Rohtang.

Kangra (कांगड़ा)

Headquarters: Dharamshala | Best Season: September – June

Kangra is Himachal’s most populous district, famous for Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, the ancient Kangra Fort, tea plantations, and sacred Shaktipeeth temples.

Mandi (मंडी)

Headquarters: Mandi | Best Season: October – May

Nestled along the Beas, Mandi boasts over 81 historic stone temples, the international Shivratri Fair, and pristine mountain lakes like Prashar and Rewalsar.

Chamba (चंबा)

Headquarters: Chamba | Best Season: March – June & September – November

Famed for pristine valley landscapes, historic wooden and stone temples from the 10th century, Dalhousie hill station, and the scenic saucer-shaped Khajjiar meadow.

Lahaul & Spiti (लाहौल एवं स्पीति)

Headquarters: Keylong | Best Season: May – October (Spiti is accessible in winter via Shimla)

A high-altitude trans-Himalayan cold desert known for Key Monastery, Chandratal Lake, Kunzum Pass, ancient fossils in Langza, and the world’s highest post office at Hikkim.

Kinnaur (किन्नौर)

Headquarters: Reckong Peo | Best Season: April – October

Land of deep gorges, roaring Satluj and Baspa rivers, ancient wooden temples, hanging vineyards, sweet crisp apples, and the sacred Kinner Kailash peak.

Solan (सोलन)

Headquarters: Solan | Best Season: Throughout the Year

Known as the Mushroom Capital of India and City of Red Gold (tomatoes), Solan houses the revered Shoolini Mata Temple and the peaceful cantonment town of Kasauli.

Sirmaur (सिरमौर)

Headquarters: Nahan | Best Season: September – April

Southernmost district with historic Nahan, sacred lake Renuka Ji shaped like a reclining woman, Suketi Fossil Park, and Churdhar Peak — the highest peak of outer Himalayas.

Bilaspur (बिलासपुर)

Headquarters: Bilaspur | Best Season: October – April

Submerged old town beneath the massive Bhakra Dam reservoir, Bilaspur is famous for Gobind Sagar water sports, Bandla hill paragliding, and the hill-perched Naina Devi shrine.

Hamirpur (हमीरपुर)

Headquarters: Hamirpur | Best Season: September – April

Himachal’s education and literacy powerhouse, home to the sacred cave shrine of Baba Balak Nath at Deotsidh and the historic Katoch stronghold of Sujanpur Tira.

Una (ऊना)

Headquarters: Una | Best Season: October – March

The prime industrial and transit gateway to Himachal, home to the sacred Chintpurni (Chhinnamastika) Devi temple, Dera Baba Barbhag Singh, and fertile plains.

Atal Tunnel Rohtang (9.02 km)

All-weather highway tunnel connecting Manali to Lahaul Valley. Open year-round. Check weather advisories during heavy snowfall.

Rohtang Pass Online Permits

Mandatory NGT tourist vehicle permit required to visit Rohtang Pass summit. Eco-tax and daily quota applies.

Spiti Valley & Kunzum Pass

Kunzum Pass (14,931 ft) connecting Kullu to Spiti opens from June to October. Carry altitude medication and winter thermals.

Kinnaur & Sangla Valley

Accessible via NH-05 from Shimla-Rampur. Breathtaking views of Kinner Kailash and historic Hindustan-Tibet road.