Sunset view
 

Dear Friends

Himachal Pradesh as a state is a pot-purri of different cultural and ethnic groups. Every valley and region of Himachal Pradesh offer something culturally unique, be it their handicrafts, dresses, music, language or cuisine.

Skiing Championship Manali-Narkanda
Skiing In Manali
Abundant snowfall and smooth slopes go on to serve that extra dollop of adrenaline during the winter months in Himachal Pradesh. Every year the slopes at Manali and Narkanda serve as playgrounds for the skiing festival. In winter is a fairy-tale town holding out an irresistible invitation to the skiers and snow-lovers. The event is held every year in the second week or third week of February, located at a height of 6,000 ft. to 7000 ft., it offers breathtaking ski gradients at Solang Nala. Its smooth-curved ridges and escarpments promise unmatched exhilaration both to expert skiers as well as beginners. Heli-skiing is also available at Manali. Nestled in the
picturesque ranges of Himachal, Narkanda (3143 mts.) is a quiet town, 64 kms from Shimla. The event will be held from February 4th -7th. In winter it coats itself with thick, soft snow turning its gentle slopes into an excellent playground. The pleasure of skiing makes Narkanda an attractive destination for many during the winter months. Some of the very steep and smooth slopes hereafter a different kind of skiing experience. These slopes especially appeal to the cross country skier for. Narkanda is set amid fine coniferous forests.All basic skiing equipment is available on rent. A winter carnival held around the middle of February is a major attraction for the skiers.
Shivratri is celebrated all over the country, but it has assumed special significance for Mandi, once the capital town of a princely state. Week-long celebrations are held here amidst colorful festivities. Shivratri used to be grand royal celebration marked with religious fervor and gaiety. Shivratri and other fairs and festivals of the state have gone a long way in preserving the cultural heritage.Over 200 hill Gods and Goddesses are likely to converge on the ancient town of temples on the eve of eight-day International Shivratri Fair being held here from March 6th to 13th this Year. On elaborately decorated palanquins, hundred of local deities are carried to the town.
Shivratri In Manadi
Accompanied by folk bands, they make their first stop at the Madho Rai Temple and then go to pay obeisance to Lord Shiva at the Bhootnath Temple. This is followed by festivities-music and song, dance and drama. The people in Himachal love festivals and participate in all the local festivals and fairs with great enthusiasm. Yet, all the while the atmosphere is surcharged with deep religious devotion.
Trout Angling
Rafting Cup
State Level Holi Fair
Nalvari Fair
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