The Harpercollins India Travel Guide: Himachal

Himachal Pradesh is land of contrasts where fertile farmlands metamorphose into alpine meadows, quiet glaciers convert into rebellious rivers and hills grow up to become mountains. The different terrains of Himachal offer visitors breathtaking vistas in Lahaul & Spiti, awesome mountain capes in Kangra, Kinnaur and Chamba and fashionable vacation alternatives in Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie. The state has a rich culture, a hoary past and an exciting present as a preferred destination for both adventure aficionados and regular holidaymakers.  The HarperCollin’s Travel Guide’s aim is to showcase Ladakh to visitors with up-to-date information on destinations, hotels, transportation and activities. Offering an insider’s perspective on Himachal Pradesh, we take you off the beaten track to obscure little places that delight the seasoned traveler looking for a holiday with a difference. The Guide also takes into account the first-time traveler offering him or her a choice of trails to the most popular destinations in the state, supplementing essential travel information with inputs on culture, crafts, shopping and sightseeing.