Places to visit in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh, with its capital at Shimla, is known for pine hills and snow passes. Here are well-known places to start with, and a tip for each.
The Ridge and Christ Church
An open promenade at the heart of Shimla with Christ Church and mountain views.
Evenings are busy and lively.
Hadimba Temple
A wooden temple in a cedar forest in Manali, built in 1553.
Come early to avoid the queues.
McLeod Ganj
A Himalayan hill town above Dharamshala, home to the Tibetan government in exile.
Cafés, monasteries and trekking trails fill the lanes.
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