The state of Uttaranchal was formerly a part of Uttar Pradesh, before it was formed on November 9th, 2000 as the 27th state of the Indian Union. Uttaranchal protected by the Himalayas since ages is one of the most healthy and wholesome tourist destination in India.

Sitting in awe splendor in the lap of the lofty Himalayas - Himachal Pradesh in the northern part of India calls one and all. Himachal Pradesh is divided into two parts Southern and Northern Himachal. The Southern Himachal or the Lower Himachal is quiet similar to the plains of India, while Northern Himachal or Upper Himachal is colder both in summer and winter as compared to the Lower Himachal.

The land of endless snow peaks and lush valleys, Himachal lies in the transition zone from the plains to the high Himalaya and in the trans-Himalayan region of Lahaul and Spiti, actually crosses that mighty barrier to the Tibetan plateau. The Kullu valley, with its developed and tourist-oriented economy, can be considered the backbone of the state. Off the east is thew Parbati valley, popular with long stay visitors. In the Chamba and Kangra regions can be found typical British hill stations and small but beautiful temple complexes.

Shimla Named after it's patron Goddess, Shamla Devi, it is located at an altitude of 7,267 feet. It was the most important British Hill Resort. Shimla is a pleasant, sprawling town, set among cool pine clad hills with plenty of crumbling colonial charm. One can enjoy the superb sights of the valleys and lofty peaks of the great Himalayan range while being caressed by the cool air.

Kufri Valley The tiny hill station, 16 kms. from Shimla, located in the southern part of Himachal Pradesh is famous for its trekking and hiking trails.

Kullu, was once known as Kulanthpitha - "The end of the habitable world". Located on the banks of the beas river, the Silver Valley is an untouched treasure trove of natural beauty, luscious fruits, flowers, charming brooks, lush valleys with white mountains forming this mind blowing beautiful region.

Manali means 'Home of Manu'. Legend has it that Manu stepped off a boat in Manali, to recreate human life after floods had destroyed the world. One of the most popular places for honeymooners, It is a pleasant town with lovely forests and orchards nearby for hiking.

Kangra Valley One of Himachal's beautiful valleys, it rolls down the southern edge of magnificent Dhauladhar Range in gentle slopes covered with forest of pine, orchards, green tea gardens and terraced fields. The entire district has forts and temples most of them were built by the Rajput warrior tribes. There is a charming Tibetan Settlement in Mc Leodganj, with bustling bazaars. Mc Leodganj is now a major centre for Tibetan Culture

Chamba it was around 930 AD that Sahi Varma of a Rajput Clan, shifted the capital of the Kingdom, Brahmapura to Chamba at the behest of Champavati, his daughter after whom the town is named. Among the most interesting objects in Chamba are a number of richly carved ancient temples. The most striking of these are the six temples lying in a row near the palace. Three of these are dedicated to Vishnu and the remaining to Siva.

Dalhousie exudes old world charm named after the famous British Governor General Lord Dalhousie. It lies on the outer slopes of the Dhaula Dhar Range of the Himalayas. It has a lush cover of towering pines, deodars, oaks and the beautiful rhododendron plants. It is the gateway to Chamba - the valley of milk, honey, spring and streams.

Khajjiar is among the 160 locations in the world that bear topographical resemblance with Switzerland. In 1992, Mr. Willy T. Blazer, Vice Counselor and head of Chancery of Switzerland in India, brought Khajjiar on the world tourism map by christening it "Mini Switzerland". The counselor also took from Khajjiar a stone, which will form part of a stone collage around the Swiss Parliament to remind the visitors of Khajjiar as Mini Switzerland of India. Khajjiar is embedded beneath a dense pine forest, surrounded by high mountains and fringed by gigantic deodars. Along its fringes, amidst the thick forests above the woods and in the center of the glade, is a small lake fed by streams that traverse the green carpet.

How To Get There??
Air : The three airports of the state at Bhuntar, Gaggal, and Jubbarhatti connect the state with Delhi and Chandigarh with regular flights. There is no international airport in Himachal Pradesh
Rail :Due to the hilly terrain and high altitudes within the state, only few places in Himachal Pradesh are connected by trains. The longest railway line is from Pathankot in Punjab to Jogindernagar in Himachal Pradesh. Other railway tracks touch Shimla, Solan, and Una.
Road :Most of the major places in the state are connected with a good road network. Some of the roads are closed during the winter and monsoon seasons due to the heavy snowfall and landslides that occur in this region regularly.