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Manimahesh ( Mountain Kailash ) : |
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| ( 5,660 meters ) It is in district Chamba. This place
is famous for a Lake, sacred mountain 'Kailash' and an ancient temple.
Held sacred to Lord Shiva this lies in the Budhil valley at the foot
of Mount Kailash (5660 meters above sea level), which is perhaps
the highest of sacred waters in Chamba district. This lake is supposed
to bless by Goddess Kali and protected by Lord Shiva. A fair is held
every year at this lake during the month of August or September.
Thousands of people visit this place on the 15th day after Janamashtami
to have a dip in the holy water. It is a state fair. |
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Killar : |
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| It is in district Chamba. It is the Headquarters of
Pangi sub-division. It is situated in the deep and narrow gorge of
the Chenab river. It can be reached through the Sach pass. It is
the desire of many a hardy trekkers to visit these lands pf pretty
faces, beautiful dances and scenic splendour. Some of the famous
trekking routes from Killar are to Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir,
Umasi la into the Zanskar valley and in the South-East to Keylong
and Manali. White trekking to Lahaul through this valley on e will
across a beautiful place, 'Purthi' known for one of the finest nurseries
and historical rest house on the right bank of Chenab river. |
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Kasauli : |
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| ( 1,930 meters ) It is located in
district Solan. It is a charming hill station and coveted place for
bird watchers. There is a monkey point besides the 'Ashram' of Satya
Sai Baba at 'Garkhal'. Kasauli also has a 'Pasteur Institute' that
produces the vaccine against the dog bite. On the opposite hill the
famous Lawrence School at Sanawar is located. Kasauli also has a
TV relay tower. Being a cantonment, it is very well maintained. |
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Timber Trail Parwanoo : |
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| It is in district Solan. It is situated on the National
Highway and 5 kms. above Parwanoo. It is the first interesting resort
in Himachal Pradesh which has attracted thousand of visitors to enjoy
the cable car ride which covers 1.8 kms. long distance in 8 minutes
over 'Kaushalia stream'. |
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