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Himachal Pradesh

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Himachal Pradesh is a mountainous state in northern India, nestled in the western Himalayas and bordering Tibet to the east. It is renowned for its dramatic landscapes — from the lush Kullu and Kangra valleys to the high-altitude cold deserts of Spiti and Lahaul — as well as its ancient Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, and colonial-era hill stations like Shimla and Dharamshala. Travellers come for trekking, mountaineering, paragliding in Bir Billing, river rafting on the Beas, and skiing in Solang Valley. The region is also a spiritual hub, home to the Dalai Lama's residence in McLeod Ganj and a thriving backpacker culture.

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Himachal Pradesh · 9 days

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Himachal Pradesh Self-Launched: Amritsar to Chandigarh by Local Bus

A self-launched 9-day run through the Indian Himalaya from Amritsar to Chandigarh, covering Dalhousie, Khajjiar, Dharamshala/McLeodganj, Manali, Solang Valley and Rohtang Pass. Instead of a private car and driver with a group guide, you use Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) and private buses, shared taxis and local guides booked on the ground or via GetYourGuide/Klook. Accommodation is in guesthouses and budget hotels of comparable standard to the operator's 3-star properties. Costs are approximate backpacker rates in GBP and exclude flights to/from India.

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