Tribal Circuit Travel Guide
Die tribal areas are a relatively new option available for visitors to hinwchal pradesh and thus offer a high novelty value. Located in the northern and north-eastern part of the state, it has a cultural and religious association with tibet. Littered with isolated buddhist nonasteries and typified with high-altitude desertscapes similar to ladakh, the region is a trekker’s delight with numerous exciting routes.
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Tribal circuit By Air
The two entry (or exit points) are anali and shimla and both have airports niced by scheduled flights.
Tribal circuit By Rail
Railway stations closest to shimla and anali apply.
Mandi Travel Guide
At the confluence of the Beas and the Suketi rivers, Mandi (800 m), capital of an erstwhile kingdom, is one of the most important cities of Himachal Pradesh. Built in 1278 by Ban Sen, it developed into an important religious centre with over 80 temples and earned the epithet of 'Varanasi of the Hills'. Combined with Rewalsar Lake and Jogindernagar, this is a minor circuit which is an offshoot from the NH 21 at Mandi. Temperatures drop to near freezing point in winter and in summer the climate is hot. The circuit is excellent for a winter sojourn.
Kullu Valley :Himachal Pradesh
The Kullu Valley Circuit lies along the valley of the Beas river, also known as the Valley of Gods due to the profusion of Hindu religious traditions and myths in nearly every stream and rock. The valley is enclosed in the north by the Pir Panjal range which can be reached through Rohtang Pass, on the west by Bara Banghal and the east by the Parvati ranges. The Beas is fed by tributaries from valleys on either side. The valleys are gateways to some of the best trekking routes. The two main centres of the circuit are
About Himachal Pradesh
Nestling in the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh (55,673 sq. km) encloses an enviable diversity of montane landscape, cultures and entertainment opportunities. Its snow covered peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, misty woods, fast flowing rivers, enchanting lakes and flower-filled meadows make it a traveler’s paradise. Life here moves at a gentle pace, far different from the mad rush of the cities. Himachalis lead a simple and quiet life, tending their orchards, fields and flocks and keeping alive their rich art and culture. For the visitor there are superb locations for relaxing and sightseeing. There are also fantastic opportunities for
