Himachal Pradesh is considered to be a home of scenic mountain towns and resorts like Dalhousie. Tibet surrounds this snow-laden province on the east, Uttarakhand on the southeast, Haryana on the southwest, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir on the west and north respectively. The mountainous state is full of beautiful valleys in Himachal Pradesh that attracts tourists from all over the world.
It also has a religious significance marked with the presence of prominent temples like Naina Devi Temple, Jwala Ji Temple, Brahma Kali temple, Chamunda Devi temple, and others and henceforth, is also entitled with a new name ‘Dev Bhoomi’, which means Adobe of gods. This place is quite famous among the adventurous sports lover, as one can enjoy ice skating in Shimla, skiing in Manali, paragliding in Bir Billing and Solang Valley, and river rafting in Kullu. Besides, activities like fishing, trekking, and horse riding are available in almost every part of the state.
* Solang Valley:Solang Valley’s name is originated with the combination words Solang and Nallah; where Shola is the name of a nearby village and Nallah refers to the water stream. It is the best valleys in Himachal Pradesh and is located at the top of Kullu valley and is quite famous for its adventurous summers and winters sports, which accounts to parachuting and paragliding coupled with skating and zorbing. Besides, a Ski Himalayas Ropeway was recently opened in this place.
* Pandoh Dam:The Pandoh Dam is another very famous valley in Himachal Pradesh, which is situated in the Mandi district of the state. The dam is constructed on the Beas River and is primarily used for hydroelectric power generation. This place is also quite famous for preserving your tour with great pictures as the location is full of lush greenery and highly picturesque. Many tourists visit this place for water rafting, which is usually done in the lower bed of the area.
* Green Valley:Green Valley is ranked 3rd amongst the list of famous valleys in Himachal Pradesh and offers a charming and breathtaking mountain range view during the entire road trip from Shimla to Kufri. The natural beauty and flourishing greenery of this place will mesmerize The Tourist with many unforgettable memories in the lap of Mother Earth. This place is surrounded by hills that are covered with thick pine and deodar forest. And one can also enjoy the magnificence of local shacks and markets.
* Tirthan Valley:Tirthan Valley is considered to be the untouched and mesmerizing destination among all valleys in Himachal Pradesh. It is very close to the entrance of the great Himalayan National Park, which is the most visited place by the adventure seekers and nature lovers. This Valley is also quite famous for its trout fishing that attracts both the domestic and international tourists towards its mouth licking trout dishes. This place is also amongst the best honeymoon destinations, accounting to its magical Ambience and lush green paths tossed up with fantastic weather throughout the year.
* Parvati Valley:Parvati Valley is another beautiful valley in Himachal Pradesh, which is quite famous for its most challenging tricks. It is the most visited valley by the adventure seekers due to the presence of Parvati Valley Base Camp Trek. From the eyes of an adventure seeker, this place owns a mesmerizing natural beauty and spell bounding surroundings that are filled with challenges. The tourists can also witness the changing colors of the mountain peak with the movement of the sun across the valley.
* Barot Valley:Barot is a famous name of valleys in Himachal Pradesh and is located in Mandi district. The unpolluted air draws and scenic landscapes are mesmerizing and attractive for the nature lovers. This place is also famous for its trekking passes and unexplored landscapes. Barot Valley is also marked with a small village surrounded by thick forest with deodar and oak plantations that serve to be the home of a variety of flora and fauna.
* Kinnaur Valley:Kinnaur Valley bus for its Apple orchards, beautiful meadows surrounded by thick forests, small hamlets, and ever-adventurous road trips. This place is amongst a must visit tourist spot during winters, accounting to the breathtaking view of Kinner Kailash that is close to the Tibetan border. This valley is divided into two parts; the lower portion comprises of the areas like Sangla, Chitkul, ReckongPeo and Kalpa. Whereas, the upper part refers to the area covering Nako village.
* Spiti Valley:Spiti Valley is pictured with long winding roads coupled with the picturesque valleys, representing cold deserts and snow ground mountains. Due to its natural beauty, it is equivalent to the flower valley in Himachal Pradesh. Due to its high altitude, it is marked as one of the coldest places in India. Spiti means ‘the middle land’, and the site signifies its name as it separates India from Tibet. This Valley is also famous for its treks, which starts from Kaza to various peaks where one can enjoy the views of Himalayan Mountains.
* Kangra Valley:Kangra Valley is one of the best places to visit in Dharamshala and is close to flower valley in Himachal Pradesh. This place is quite famous for its picturesque surroundings an ancient temples that attract tourists from all over the world. It is also the home of Masroor Rock Cut Temple, or Himalayan pyramids, which is a possible contender as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is close to McLeod Ganj, Triund (famous for treks), and Balh valley (a hidden trek).
* Hamirpur Valley:Hamirpur Valley is another very famous valley in Himachal Pradesh. It is filled with religious places like Awah Devi Temple, Narbadeshwar Temple, Tauni Devi Temple, along with many other tourist spots. It is also very famous for adventure activities like a river rafting, paragliding, trekking, and angling. While planning your trip to Hamirpur Valley, you can also include tourist spots like Kotkahlur Fort, Vyasa Cave, Naina Devi Temple Gobind Sagar Lake, and Bachhretu Fort in your itinerary.