Regions
Shimla & the southern hills · Kullu-Manali & the Beas valley · Kangra & the Dhauladhar · Lahaul, Spiti & Kinnaur · Mandi & the central valleys · Chamba & the north-west
India · Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is India’s classic mountain state: the colonial hill-station capital of Shimla and its toy train, the Beas-valley resorts of Kullu and Manali, Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, the cold-desert monasteries of Spiti, and the meadows of Khajjiar and Dalhousie. Roampedia organizes Himachal Pradesh by state → district → town/base → famous place, with business listings added only after verification.
8 districts12 destination basesVerified listings added progressively
Photo: Mike Shaw · CC BY-SA 4.0
State guidebook
Explore Himachal Pradesh by district
8 districtsSnow peaks, colonial hill stations, valleys and Buddhist monasteries.
Each district opens to practical town/base pages and famous-place pages. The layout is intentionally card-based and app-friendly: one primary action per card, short summaries, and clear drill-down paths.
Shimla
Shimla
The colonial hill-station capital of ridge walks, the Mall and toy-train views.
Shimla
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Kullu
Kullu
The Beas-valley heart of Himachal, home to Manali, Manikaran and a UNESCO national park.
KulluManali
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Kangra
Kangra
The Dhauladhar valley of Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj and the Kangra Fort.
Dharamshala & McLeod GanjKangra
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Lahaul & Spiti
Lahaul & Spiti
The high cold-desert district of Buddhist monasteries and glacial lakes.
Kaza
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Mandi
Mandi
A Beas-side town of stone temples known as the Varanasi of the hills.
Mandi
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Chamba
Chamba
The Ravi-valley district of Khajjiar meadow, colonial Dalhousie and ancient temples.
DalhousieChamba
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Solan
Solan
Lower-Himalayan foothills of colonial Kasauli and the Chail palace retreat.
KasauliChail
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Bilaspur
Bilaspur
A Sutlej-valley district ringed by Gobind Sagar lake, the Bhakra Dam and Naina Devi.
Bilaspur
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Destination bases
Where to go in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla
Shimla · Hill-station capital base
Shimla
Ridge-top colonial town for the Mall, Christ Church and the Kalka–Shimla railway.
The Ridge & Mall RoadChrist ChurchJakhoo Temple
Kullu
Kullu · Beas valley base
Kullu
Valley town for temples, the Dussehra fair and the Parvati side-valley.
Great Himalayan National ParkBijli MahadevManikaran
Manali
Kullu · Mountain-resort base
Manali
Upper Beas-valley resort for Hadimba, Solang and the Rohtang road.
Hadimba TempleSolang ValleyRohtang Pass
Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
Kangra · Tibetan-hub base
Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
Dhauladhar hillside home of the Dalai Lama and the Triund trek.
Tsuglagkhang (Dalai Lama Temple)Bhagsunag FallsTriund
Kangra
Kangra · Fort and temple base
Kangra
Valley town of the Kangra Fort, Masroor temples and tea gardens.
Kangra FortMasroor Rock Cut TemplesBrajeshwari Devi Temple
Kaza
Lahaul & Spiti · Spiti valley base
Kaza
High cold-desert town and base for the Spiti monasteries.
Key MonasteryTabo MonasteryChandratal Lake
Mandi
Mandi · Temple-town base
Mandi
Beas-side town of stone temples and nearby sacred lakes.
Rewalsar LakePrashar LakeBhutnath Temple
Dalhousie
Chamba · Colonial hill base
Dalhousie
Colonial hill station and gateway to the Khajjiar meadow.
KhajjiarDalhousie MallKalatop Wildlife Sanctuary
Chamba
Chamba · Heritage-town base
Chamba
Ravi-river town of ancient temples and the Chaugan green.
Lakshmi Narayan TempleChamba ChauganBhuri Singh Museum
Kasauli
Solan · Colonial cantonment base
Kasauli
Quiet colonial cantonment town of pine walks and plains views.
Kasauli MallChrist Church, KasauliMonkey Point
Chail
Solan · Palace-and-forest base
Chail
Forested hill retreat with a palace and a famous cricket ground.
Chail PalaceChail Cricket GroundKali Ka Tibba
Bilaspur
Bilaspur · Lake and pilgrimage base
Bilaspur
Gobind Sagar-side district of the Bhakra Dam and the Naina Devi shrine.
Bhakra DamNaina Devi TempleGobind Sagar Lake
Travel basics
Plan Himachal Pradesh
Airports
Shimla / Jubbarhatti (SLV) · Kangra / Gaggal (DHM) · Kullu / Bhuntar (KUU) · Chandigarh (IXC)
Best Time
Mar-Jun is the main summer season; hill stations are busiest and Spiti begins to open.
Food
Dham (festive thali) · Siddu (steamed stuffed bread) · Chha gosht (Kangra mutton) · Madra (chickpea-yoghurt curry) · Babru and Aktori
Publishing rule
These are researched guide containers. Hotels, restaurants, guides, shops and rentals appear only when they clear Roampedia’s source or owner-verification workflow.
Good to know
Himachal Pradesh FAQs
How is Roampedia organizing Himachal Pradesh?
Roampedia organizes Himachal Pradesh by district, then town or destination base, then famous tourist places. Business listings are added only after source or owner verification.
Where should I start in Himachal Pradesh?
Start with Shimla or use the district cards to choose the region that matches your trip.
Are the hotel and restaurant listings complete?
No. These are editorial guidebook pages first. Hotels, homestays, restaurants, shops, guides and rentals appear only after they are verified or owner-claimed.