Sunday, May 5, 2013

Most Beautiful Places in Himachal Pradesh of India

Located at the foothills of the world famous mountains of the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful mountainous landscape in India. This hilly state of India is made up of a series of valleys, lofty snow covered peaks, charming crystal lakes, fast flowing rivers and perennial mountain streams, and magnificent biodiversity. Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful states in India and is a sought out destination for adventure lovers.

1. Khajjiar 


Located 2,000 meters above sea level in the lap f Himalayas, Khajjiar is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh. It sits on a small plateau with a small stream-fed lake in the middle that has been covered over with weeds. Khajjiar offers a beautiful panoramic view of the densely populated forests and the meadows and snowy peaks of Himalayas.

2. Chandra Tal Lake


Situated at an altitude of about 4,300 meters, Chandra Tal Lake is also  known as the Moon Lake as it’s the source of river Chandra. Mountains of scree overlook the lake on one side, and a magnificent cirque presents a view on the other. Surrounded by snows and acres of scree, this deep blue-water lake has a circumference of 2.5 kilometers.

3. Sar Pass


The Sar Pass is a popular tourist destination and a great pace for adventure lovers and treks. The Sar Pass lies 14,000 meters above sea level and is known as a place of uttermost peace and natural scenic beauty. Sar Pass Trail offers an opportunity to enjoy the exquisite beauty of the Parvati valley with Kasol, Tila Lotni, Biskeri and Manikaran as its beauty spots.

4. Rohtang Pass


Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. It offers a panorama and spectacular mountain view. Rohtang Pass is one of the most popular tourist spots in Himachal Pradesh and is one of the few destinations in India where one can go skiing as it snows for almost all the months of the year.

5. Suraj Tal Lake


Suraj Tal Lake or the Lake of Sun God is is a sacred body of water just below the Bara-lacha-la pass in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Suraj Tal Lake is situated at an altitude of 4980 meters above sea level. It is one of the highest lakes in India and 21st highest in the world.

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