Dharamsala, Mcleodganj, Pragpur, Palampur, Taragarh, Dalhousie, Khajjiar
Hideaway Hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh
Hotels and Resorts In  Kangra and Chamba

Dharamshala is the land of awesome peaks, of Tibetan monasteries, and of meandering streams cascading down the majestic Dhauladhar range.
It is a magnificent hill resort with the Dhauladhar Himalayas in the  background. It is situated in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It lies on a spur of the Dhauladhar range, the Pir Panjal region of the Outer Himalayas; and commands majestic views of the mighty Dhauladhar ranges above, and the Kangra Valley below.

It consists of two distinct regions - the upper part  is McLeodGanj, often called Little Lhasa, at 1,770m this also houses the residence of the Dalai Lama and  is a settlement of Tibetan Buddhists. The lower Dharamsala has administrative offices, schools etc. There are  a number  of  picnic spots near Dharamshala;  the  waterfall at Bhagsunath is within walking distance and nearby is the Dal Lake and immediately  above  Upper Dharamshala  is Dharmkot Hill a favorite picnic spot for visitors.

Offers many opportunities for treks and bird watching.

Accommodation:
Surya Resorts, nestling in the shadows of Dhauladhar range, enmeshed with pine and oak trees, is situated at Mcleod Ganj - the hub of tourist activities and seat of The Dalai Lama. It has well appointed deluxe rooms and suites with attached bath, 24 hrs hot and cold water, TV and enchanting view of the surroundings from each room, Tea/Coffee making Facility & room service. The restaurant here serves Continental, Chinese, Tibetan and Indian cuisines and the full size windows provide panoramic view of the Himalayan Ranges. 
 

Founded in early 17^th century to commemorate Princess Prag Rani, Pragpur is unbelievably picturesque having held onto the essence of an earlier era, unchanged shops, cobbled streets, an ornamental village tank, mud plastered and slate roofed houses. The countryside has a gentle rustic beauty.

Pragpur offers a host of activities. It has a quaint market where several silversmiths ply their trade and will quickly modify trinkets to satisfy individual taste. The several village weavers will make shawls and blankets to order and tailors will make up dresses overnight.
Easy excursions are possible, including visits to Kangra Fort, Dharamsala and Mcleodganj, the seat of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Dada Siba and the river Beas.

Maharana Pratap Sagar (Pong Dam) - Bird Sanctuary A National Wet Land
"River Beas" at Chamba- Patan near Garli flows through beautiful countryside. Famous for Mahaseer fishing and is only 20 kms from Pragpur.

Accommodation:
The Judge's Court is a 300 year old ancestral home, now restored using original techniques but with modern plumbing and lighting. Located near the ornamental village tank, and approached by a cobbled street, this courtyard has captured its original era, offering an unusual intimacy in the midst of a medieval village. Now being run as a hotel by the owning family, it offers a rare kind of intimate hospitality.
It stands on an 8 acre orchard consisting of mango, lychee, grape, plum, parsimon, citrus and exotic trees like camphor, clove and cardamom. The River Beas with its unspoilt beaches (6 km away) offers the possibility of swimming and angling during season. The landscape is beautiful with a rich variety of flora, fauna, bird life, innumerable small monuments and a special rural ambience for walks and picnics.

Built on and around five little hills in the 1850s, this beautiful hillstation in the western edge of the Dhauladhar range is a perfect place where you can retreat, relax, and rejuvenate physically and spiritually. These hills are covered with a thick growth of oak, rhododendron, pine and deodar trees, and a large variety of shrubbery. Dalhousie's natural beauty, invigorating air, warm sunshine and quiet surroundings add enchantment to its level walks and treks amidst forests.

Accommodation:
Hotel Grand View, Dalhousie: Well furnished rooms with spacious bathrooms, direct dial telephone and satellite TV and large windows overlooking the snow capped mountains.

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Discounted Season Packages & Tariffs:      Validity: From 15th April to 15th July, 2008. > Rs.7000/couple in a Deluxe Room. > Rs.9000/couple in a Super Deluxe Suite. > Rs.10,000/couple in a Classic Suite.

Package Inclusions: Accommodation, breakfast & dinner, all taxes. Also Included: Welcome drink on arrival, bed tea, Fruit basket & cookies in room on day one, 20% discount on additional food & beverages, Free use of games room (except billards), farewell gift on departure, package extendable on Pro-rata basis. Extra Occupancy Cost Sharing Room for 2 Nights / 3 Days Rs.2400/person including breakfast, dinner and taxes.

23 km from Dalhousie, the grassy meadow of Khajjiar has a circumference of about 5 km and is ringed by thick forests of deodars. The snow line rests above these woods. There are beautiful walks here and the place is a haven of peace, though during the day, the main 'ground' is taken over by bustling day-tourist. Khajjiar is connected by road from Dalhousie and Chamba. Taxis and buses are available at these places.

Accommodation:
Royal Residency, Khajjiar:
It is situated on the Khajjiar-Chamba road. The hotel is a beautiful stone structure which is 22 kms. from Chamba and a 10 minutes drive from the beautiful valley of Khajjiar. It offers comfortable and spacious rooms Each room has CTV and intercom facilities.  There is a lounge and terrace in the hotel which offers a panoramic view of the valley and the snow clad Pir Panjal Ranges.Other facilities include table tennis, pool table, snooker, playstation for children.           

Mini Swiss: Basic (2 to 3 star) accommodation, bar,  restaurant, TT, badminton, children's park, car park.  
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