Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh·sport · boats

Billing is a beautiful adventure spot in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is rated as one of the best gliding sites in the world. Not only is it blessed by nature and beauty, it is a perfect launching pad for hang-gliding and paragliding.

hills · desert

A panoramic view shows the rugged trans-Himalayan landscape of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India, with dry slopes, rocky ravines, and snow-dusted mountain peaks.

ceremony · hills

This is a celebration of Kullu Dussehra the famous International Mega Dussehra festival is celebrated in the month of October in Himachal Pradesh state in northern India.

dance · music

Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is spread over 21,495 sq mi (55,670 km2), and is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Aut…

bazaar · highway

The distance between Mandi to Aut via National Highway 21 in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is 41 kms approximately. It takes around one hour five minutes to reach Aut via National Highway 21 from Mandi.

festival · river

Manimahesh Lake is situated at 27 Kms from Bharmour at the foot of Manimahesh Kailash. Lord Shiva is believed to reside on this snow-covered mountain.

festival · river

Pilgrims proceed to the holy shrine of Manimahesh in Himachal Pradesh to worship Lord Shiva. Manimahesh Lake is situated at 27 Kms from Bharmour at the foot of Manimahesh Kailash.

river · festival

Hindu pilgrims ride ponies along the Manimahesh trekking route in Himachal Pradesh in North India.

bazaar

Biking on the steep roads in Mandi in Himachal Pradesh as seen aerially. Cyclists pass through a JCB machine while riding the bicycle.

festival · crafts

One can see huge crowd gather to witness the popular bull fighting at Sair fair at Arki in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh is very famous in terms of its culture, fairs and festivals.

bazaar · highway

Trucks and oil tankers, utility vehicles and small cars - one has to deal with them all on the relatively smooth road out of Mandi, towards Aut in Himachal.

bazaar · highway

The distance between Mandi to Aut via National Highway 21 in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is 41 kms approximately. It takes around one hour five minutes to reach Aut via National Highway 21 from Mandi.

river · highway

The distance between Baralacha La Pass to Bharatpur in Himachal Pradesh is 5Kms approximately. It takes around an hour to reach Bharatpur from Baralacha La Pass.

festival

Stalls selling varieties of items like key-holders, garments, bags etc during Sair Fair in Himachal Pradesh. We also see a stray hungry dog searching for food. The Sair Fair is celebrated at Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, India.

monsoon

People stand near flooded water at a village in Himachal Pradesh. In Himachal, the torrential rain has caused major damage.

Driving up to Kumzum Pass on the Lahaul - Spiti axis in Himachal Pradesh, on an excellent tarred but narrow road. High altitude desolate landscape, with blue skies and a dry trans Himalayan high altitude desert-like climate.

Himachal Pradesh

Hindu pilgrims eat at a free community kitchen in Hadsar while trekking to Manimahesh in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. One can see tourists traveling through cars and some of them walk to the pilgrimage.

festival · bazaar

Palanquin of deities line up at the Paddal ground, Mandi - Himachal Pradesh. Mandi Shivratri Fair is an annual fair that is held for 7 days starting with the Hindu festival of Shivratri, in the Mandi town of the Indian state of Himachal Pra…

Notice the lovely wooden banner of the stair-case at the Jubbal Palace.

Himachal Pradesh·sport · boats

Welcome to the world of parasailing - Billing, Himachal Pradesh, India. Billing is a beautiful adventure spot in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is rated as one of the best gliding sites in the world.

hills · architecture

Pandoh Dam and an adjacent pedestrian suspension footbridge are shown in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Pradesh·festival · dance

Himachali men dance wearing grass skirt as the procession of Faguli Mela reaches Tandi. Other men blow a Himachali trumpet called Karnal. Faguli derives its name from the local word for Spring season (Falgun).

festival · ceremony

People dress up in special robes and wears a demon mask for celebrating Faguli festival in Himachal Pradesh. Faguli is a festival which is celebrated in the spring season.