Chail as we know it was conceived out of a romantic encounter, so the legend goes. Apparently Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala had commenced an affair with a British girl in Shimla, who was the …
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Category: Himachal
Imperial legacy and Gurkha heritage – Subathu
Established as a cantonment after the British defeated the Gurkhas to control the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh in the early part of the 19th Century, Subathu is still a memorabilia treasure house of these …
Continue readingPalampur – Saurabh Van Vihar
The ‘Tea Capital of North India,’ Palampur is a plush green hill station, reposed at the confluence of the plains and Dhauladhar ranges in the northwest region of Himachal Pradesh. The contrasting landscape of the …
Continue readingUnexplored Destination: Chanshal Heights
The highest mountain peak in Shimla hills, Chanshal (altitude 4,520 meters) is largely an unexplored gem that servers the nomadic appetite of travelers seeking adventure, beauty and some days of seclusion. When on the summit, …
Continue readingColonial charm of Dalhouise and its surroundings
On the western border of Himachal Pradesh, Dalhouise is a cool hill retreat and not just a passageway to the enchanting hills of Chamba. It boasts of some of the most spectacular landscapes anywhere in …
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