Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh Travel Guide
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Threaded with rivers and dotted with lakes, the lovely state of Himachal Pradesh spans five Himalayan mountain ranges—the Shivalik, Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal, Great Himalayas, and Zanskar. Except for the capital, Shimla, and the overpopulated towns of Dharamshala and Manali, Himachal is a land of alpine villages, speckled with thousands of Hindu and Buddhist temples and monasteries.
Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh Hotels
Himachal Pradesh has some memorable luxury hotels at Mashobra and Shimla as well as notable hotels or bungalow lodges in Shimla, Dharamshala, Dalhousie...read more
Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh Restaurants
Fast-food restaurants and coffeehouses in Shimla abound on the Mall—Devicos, Indian Coffee House, and Barista among them. They're good for quick fixes...read more
Things To Do in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh
Whatever your interest in the Himalayas, contact the...read more
Travel Deals in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh
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Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh Experiences
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The Himalayas: This massive mountain range is home to the planet's 100 or so highest peaks, and a journey to these regions provides great ringside... Read more
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On the prowl for handicrafts and other items? Ladakh has a wealth of good things to buy. You can pick up handwoven woolen carpets, with dragon... Read more
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The Dalai Lama waves from his vehicle when he's being driven through Dharamshala. He has a "delightful, infectious laugh, a little like a child,"... Read more
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Ladakh has existed as an independent kingdom off and on through its tumultous history. In the 7th century an invading Tibetan warlord kept Ladakh... Read more
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A memorable 4½-hour, 150-km (93-mi) drive east from Leh across an unforgiving landscape takes you to a stunning jewel of a lake on India's... Read more
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About 270 km (169 mi) southwest of Leh, Padam sits in the vast, high-altitude Zanskar Valley, ringed by mountains, with the Karsha Gompa perched... Read more
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