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The Chanshal Pass, or Chanshal Valley, [1] links Dodra Kwar [2] and Rohru (Chirgaon) in the Shimla district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The pass sits atop Chanshal Peak, which at 4,520 metres (14,830 ft) is the highest peak in the Shimla district. The pass remains open from May to november and is covered with snow for the rest of ...
This is a list of the highest mountain peaks of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.. View of Reo Purgyil, peak in Himachal Pradesh (Kinnaur) Kinnaur Kailash range from Lalpa, Kinnaur Kinnaur Kailash Shivling and Jorkanden with glimpse of top portion of Kalpa Temple View of Chau Chau Kang Nilda peak near Demul village View of Gangchhua peak on the way to Tashigang village from Nako
Dhauladhar (which means the 'White Peak') has a mean elevation of nearly 4,550 m. It has a rapid rise of 3,600 m above the Kangra valley. The largest of the lesser Himalayan ranges, the Pir Panjal, branches off from the Greater Himalayan range near the bank of the Sutlej. A number of glaciers exist and several passes lie across the Pir Panjal.
The Saach Pass, a 4,414 metres (14,482 ft) mountain pass in the Chamba district connecting Chamba with the Pangi valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. [ 8 ] Rohtang La (altitude 3,978 m (13,051 ft)) is a mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal range connecting Manali in the Kullu Valley to Keylong in the Lahaul Valley.
Shilla is a mountain peak close to Spiti Valley, part of the Himalaya mountains. Its peak is 6,132 metres (20,118 ft) above sea level. [1] [a] It is in Himachal Pradesh in Northern India. The name may be derived from: Shi = death, Shi-la = range or peak death. Other meanings locally offered are 'a place of monastery' or 'a gateway to heaven’.
The annual Shimla Summer Festival is held on the Ridge during peak tourist season. [70] The highlights of this event include performances by popular singers from all over the country. Since 2015, 95.0 BIG FM [ 71 ] and Himachal Tourism have been jointly organising a week-long winter carnival on the Ridge from Christmas to New Year's.
The Great Peak Season/Off-Season Travel Trade-Off. In virtually all cases, off-season discounts come with a compromise. There’s a reason that Vermont and New Hampshire are packed during the ...
Shimla, the state capital, is popular among tourists. The Kalka-Shimla Railway is a mountain railway which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [3] Shimla is also a famous skiing attraction in India. Other popular hill stations include Manali, Kinnuar, Kasol, Parvati Valley, Chamba, Kullu, Kinnar Kailesh, and Kasauli.