City Tour

🌄 Top Cities & Towns to Include in a Himachal City Tour

1. Shimla

   • The Queen of Hills: colonial architecture, Mall Road, Ridge.

   • Tara Devi Temple — hilltop temple with great views.

   • Nearby: Kufri for adventure, snow, and scenic points.

   • Hatu Peak (from Narkanda) — temple + forest + mountain panoramas.

2. Manali / Kullu Valley

   • Hidimba Devi Temple: a wooden pagoda temple in a cedar forest.

   • Vashisht (near Manali): hot springs & temples.

   • Rohtang Pass (if you include adventure / scenic high mountain roads).

   • Solang Valley: adventure sports.

   • Manikaran (near Kullu): hot springs + pilgrim site.

3. Dharamshala / McLeod Ganj

   • Spiritual and Tibetan influence: Dalai Lama’s residence.

   • Tsuglagkhang Complex, monasteries, Tibetan museum.

   • Bhagsu Waterfall + Triund Trek for nature + views.

   • War memorial, tea gardens.

4. Kangra

   • Kangra Fort + ancient temples.

   • Masroor Rock Cut Temples nearby.

   • Tea gardens in Palampur (Kangra region).

5. Dalhousie (if time allows)

   • Quiet, colonial-era town.

   • Khajjiar (often called “Mini Switzerland”): scenic meadows.

   • St. John’s Church, viewpoints, nature walks.

6. Kasol / Parvati Valley (for a more offbeat / backpacker-vibe stop)

   • Beautiful valleys, hiking routes like Kheerganga, river.

   • Chill café culture + nature.