Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh (Punjabi: ਹਿਮਾਚਲ ਪ੍ਰਦੇਸ਼) is a state in north India, and offers much for those looking to experience the Himalayas. While it does not claim the highest peaks in the range and there is plenty to do aside from mountaineering. Its name literally means "Abode of Snow".

Districts

There are twelve neighborhoods in Himachal Pradesh state:

• Bilaspur (neighborhood, Himachal Pradesh) | Bilaspur - (Punjabi:ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਲਾ ਬਿਲਾਸਪੁਰ)
• Chamba (neighborhood) | Chamba - (Punjabi:ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਲਾ ਚਮ੍ਬਾ)
• Hamirpur (neighborhood) | Hamirpur - (Punjabi:ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਲਾ ਹਮੀਰਪੁਰ)
• Kangra (neighborhood) | Kangra - (Punjabi:ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਲਾ ਕਾੰਗ੍ਰ)
• Kinnaur - (Punjabi:ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਲਾ ਕਿਨ੍ਨੌਰ)
• Kullu (neighborhood) | Kullu - (Punjabi:ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਲਾ ਕੁੱਲੂ)
• Lahaul and Spiti - (Punjabi:ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਲਾ ਲਾਹੌਲ ਔਰ ਸਪਿਤੀ)
• Mandi (neighborhood) | Mandi - (Punjabi:ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਲਾ ਮੰਦੀ)
• Sirmaur (neighborhood) | Sirmaur - (Punjabi:ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਲਾ ਸਿਰਮੌਰ)
• Shimla (neighborhood) | Shimla - (Punjabi:ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਲਾ ਸ਼ਿਮਲਾ)
• Solan (neighborhood) | Solan - (Punjabi:ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਲਾ ਸੋਲਾਂ)
• Una (neighborhood) | Una - (Punjabi:ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਲਾ ਉਨਾ)

Cities in Himachal Pradesh

Map of Himachal Pradesh - Map of Himachal Pradesh

Here are ten of the most notable cities.

• Shimla — the state capital and once the summer capital of the British Raj

• Bir — a small town with a large Tibetan community and several Buddhist monasteries

• Dalhousie (India) | Dalhousie — a sleepy little town which retains its Victorian charm

• Dharamsala — the winter capital of, it is also the home of the Dalai Lama and India's largest Tibetan community, and a major Buddhist center

• Jogindernagar — popularly known as the City of Powerhouses and the town has resorts and tourist attractions

• Kullu - Kulu - GPS: 31.95785, 77.10946 Kullu — District HQ of Kullu neighborhood, a few kilometers south of Manali. Manali is tehsil of Kullu neighborhood

• Manali — a buzzing and popular hill station, and a hub for travel around this part of the Himalayas

• Mandi — District HQ of Mandi neighborhood. Major town. Main attraction is Revalsar lake

• Palampur - — famous for tea gardens, Neugal Cafe and Sourav Van Vihar

More Destinations in Himachal Pradesh

• Bharmour - Chaurasi Dham — formally known as Brahmpura, was the ancient capital of Chamba (neighborhood) | Chamba neighborhood, and is known for its scenic beauty and ancient temples

• Chandrataal Lake 32.4824, 77.6157- A beautiful high altitude lake in Spiti

• Great Himalayan National Park - — UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Kullu region is home to many species of wildlife

• Kunjum Pass - GPS: 32.39889 ,77.63556 (Rohtang Pass) — on the way from Keylong to Kaza, it remains closed for nine months due to heavy snowfall

• Masroor Rock Cut Temples - Sometimes in the 8th or 9th century - but most likely in the second half of the 8th century - one of the characteristic sandstone ridges in Kangri valley was reshaped in a miraculous way.

• Narkanda - GPS: 31.25777, 77.46016 — known for Hatu Peak on the famous Hindustan Tibet Road

• Parvati Valley - Parvati river and valley — a lush green valley in Kullu neighborhood offering numerous treks of different grades

• Pin Valley National Park - located in the Spiti Valley (Lahaul and Spiti), several endangered animals including the Siberian Ibex and Snow Leopard can be found in this snow covered area

• Rewalsar - Tibetan: Tsopema — a lake sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus

Himachal Pradesh Halal Explorer

Dharamsala_Temple_Bazaar - Tibetan temple and monks, Dharamsala

Local Language in Himachal Pradesh

Hindi phrasebook|Hindi, Pahari, Punjabi phrasebook|Punjabi and English are the main languages found in the state. Pahari is a dialect more closely related to the Dogri language in lower Himachal. In upper Himachal languages of Tibetan origin are used in daily conversation. Every neighborhood has its own dialect e.g. bilaspuri mandyali.

Travel to Himachal Pradesh

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Himachal Pradesh

Shimla, Kullu (for Manali) and Kangra or Pathankot (for Dharamsala) have small airports, with services largely limited to Delhi. Flights are frequently cancelled or delayed by adverse weather. In addition the airport in Pathankot (Punjab) can be a convenient connection for Dharamsala and Dalhousie (India) | Dalhousie. If you are on a tight budget you might want to skip this option as it is way more costly than other mode of transportation. Airfare on this route is one of the highest in the world for a given unit distance. Airport in Shimla is at Jubbal Hatti which is around 40 kilometers away from main Shimla City.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Himachal Pradesh

While there is very little train network within, it is an effective way to get to within a short distance of the state. Chandigarh is well serviced and has bus connections to Manali and Shimla, Pathankot is a good choice if heading to Dharamsala. Due to transfer time, it would likely be slower to reach these destinations by a combination of train and bus, but it would be more comfortable.

Travel on a Bus in Himachal Pradesh

Bus is the only practical means of getting to many points in Himachal. All cities of interest have direct services to Delhi. There are three different entry routes to Himachal if you are coming from Delhi.

• Delhi-Chandigarh-Shimla-Kaza route.
• Delhi -Chandigarh -Bilaspur -Mandi -Manali -Keylong -Leh
• Delhi-Cahandigarh-Kangra-Dharamsala or Delhi-Chandigarh-Kangra-Chamba

all three routes are interconnected within Himachal. It is cheapest means to travel in and around Himachal. There are Volvo buses operated by Himachal State Transport Corporation on these routes.

How to get around in Himachal Pradesh

You need an inner line permit to visit some parts of Kkinnaur and Spiti neighborhoods.

Travel on a Bus in Himachal Pradesh

India-hp-bus above manali - A typical HP bus

Travel by bus can be done throughout for very little (15 hour bus rides are rarely more than a few hundred rupees) on the public buses, and though uncomfortable, are a great way to meet people. Though be careful, as riding an Indian bus is already a hair-raising experience, and riding an Indian bus on steep mountain roads is even more intimidating!

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Himachal Pradesh

Given the difficult geographical position of State there is very little penetration of railway network. Little train network available give access to peripheral neighborhoods and capital Shimla. Nevertheless it is an amazing experience going from Kalka to Shimla. Kalka-Shimla railway track is also UNESCO world legacy site. Few points in Himachal are easily accessible by train, but there are narrow-gauge railways from Pathankot (Punjab) to Kangra and Kalka (Haryana) to Shimla. This will take you through beautiful rural Himalayan regions. The ride beyond Kangra is amazing. You ride along the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas via Palampur and Baijnath to Joginder Nagar. The region is criss crossed by rivers and streams.

By motorcycle

Enfield motorcycles can be rented here for less than 5 dollars a day, with no verification of a motorcycle license. Note that the area may not be the best place to learn how to ride.

What to see in Himachal Pradesh

Khajjiar in Winter - The hill station of Khajjiar during the winter.

• Dalhousie (India) | Dalhousie is a world-famous hill station, located in the western part of
• . Dalhousie is basically built on five different hills called Balun, Tehra, Kathlog, Patreyn and Bakrota, and covers an area of 14 sq. Km. Dalhousie is named after one of the British Governor Generals, Lord Dalhousie. Dalhousie has many beautiful churches and charming colonial architecture.
• Kullu (neighborhood) | Kullu Valley is very well known as Valley of Gods. It is situated on the Beas river bank in the lower reaches of Himalayas. Rudyard Kipling has written: "Surely the Gods live here; this is no place for men". Kullu is very well known for its ancient temples, festivals and apple orchards. This place is also famous for its handicraft work and woolen work of puhla, shawls, patoos, caps and namdas. The best time to visit Kullu is during Dusshera in the month of October.
• Lahaul and Spiti|Lahaul Valley is green compared to Spiti Valley. It is covered with snow for most of the year. Roads are closed from late October to early May. Its main attractions are Patten Valley and Sri Trilokinath Temple, as well as lots of monasteries.
• Lahaul and Spiti|Spiti Valley is commonly called the Little Tibet due to its vegetation, terrain and climate which are similar to Tibet. Spiti also means Middle Country.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Himachal Pradesh

Dhauladhars_Eagles - Eagles soaring near the Dhauladhar Mountains, Dharamsala

Trekking opportunities are plentiful, here are a few:

• Baralacha-Chandratal Trek - starts from Manali, ends at Chandratal Lake ("Moon" Lake)
• Bhabha Pass Trek - known for lush green flower strewn meadows, picturesque and dense forests. The path for Bhaba Pass trek passes through a mixed forest of conifers as well as crop fields of Mastrang.
• Bir Bhangal Trek - Bir Bhangal Trek is only for the experienced trekkers who have the experience of solid hiking and camping. This is one of the challenging trekking trails which starts from the Kullu valley.
• Darcha Lamayuru Trek - this is one of the most popular treks in the, and one of the most traversing treks, passing through the Zanskar
• Darcha Padum Trek - From Darcha village located in Lahaul_and_Spiti| Lahaul and Spiti neighborhood on the Bhaga River to Padum in Zanskar|Zanskar Region, Ladakh via Shingo La (pass)
• Deo Tibba Expedition - Trek to beautiful Mt. Deo Tibba peak in the Manali valley
• Friendship Peak Expedition - Trek to one of the majestic mountains; Friendship Peak, in the beautiful valley of Kullu
• Hampta Pass - one of the most famous trekking trails from the Manali region in the Kullu Valley ending in Lahaul and the Chandra Valley
• Indrahar Pass - a mountain pass in the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas that forms the border between Kangra (neighborhood) | Kangra and Chamba (neighborhood) | Chamba neighborhoods.

Trekking routes in Himachal

• Bharmaur Kugti Udaipur Manali trek
• Chander Trail in Kullu Valley
• Dharamsala Chhota Bhangal over sari Pass Kullu
• Hamirpur Deotsidh Sri Naina Devi Trek
• Hamta Trek
• Kinner Kailash Parikrama
• Maidi to Nadaun
• Malana History Trek
• Manali Hamya Herbal Trek
• Morchella trek
• Wild Trek in Kullu Valley

Study in Himachal Pradesh

• Buddhism. Classes for study of Buddhism are taught in Dharamsala and Bir.
• Yoga. There are several places to study yoga in Dharamsala.

Halal Restaurants in Himachal Pradesh

HP food is often very simple but nutritious, including daal, Rice, roti, vegetables, paneer, curds and pickles in the Punjabi influenced Pahari regions. Further North, Tibetan influence is stronger and barley is the main staple grain. Some of the specialities of Himachal include Manee',Madira,Pateer, Chouck, Bhagjery and chutney of Til.

In the Tibetan-influenced regions, chhang (fermented Rice fruit cocktail) is common.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Himachal Pradesh

There are plenty of hotels and restaurants in and around District HQ as well as main tourist places. There are rest houses of HP PWD at places where it is hard to find hotels.

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