Nature
Anglers will find many great places to fish in Himacal Pradesh. Recently, trout breeding centers have also been established here. All information about obtaining a fishing permit and places, where you can fish, is provided by local tourist offices.
Deer that used to be numerous in Himacal in the past, antelopes, chamois and sheep, are now rare. However, in some parts of the state you can still encounter Himalayan bears and brown bears living in the highest parts of the mountains. The lower regions are inhabited by wild boars.
Irises are an increasingly rare animal species (snow leopards), found only in high mountains, in the most remote corners of the state. On the other hand, many panthers live in the forested regions of Himacal Pradesh. In addition to dangerous predators, you can also see pheasants here, partridges and many species of mountain birds.
Temples
Although the temples in Himacal Pradesh are not the most famous, However, they are distinguished by interesting and original architecture. In the Kangra and Camba valleys there are Sikhara temples from the 8th to 10th centuries., built in the Indian-Aryan style. In turn, typical Buddhist pagodas are mainly found in the Kulu Valley. Many temples have a local design, like for example. beautiful wooden sculptures decorating buildings in the vicinity of Ćamba.
Temples erected under the influence of Muslim and Sikh architecture can be found in the southern part of the state. Many villages in Himaćal also boast cave temples. Colorful monasteries also deserve special attention (gom-not) and temples, erected by the Tibetan people who came to India after the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Similar buildings are the work of the inhabitants of Lahaul and Spiti who also came from Tibet. The oldest and one of the most interesting monasteries in the world of Tibetan Buddhists is native to 996 r. taboo gompa. Extraordinary frescoes have been preserved in the monastery.
Shopping
The main occupation of the residents (especially men) Kulu valley is spinning and weaving. This region is famous primarily for its beauty, woolen shawls. The cheapest ones are made of wool imported from Australia, while to the most elegant, and of course the most expensive ones, include pashmina goat wool scarves. The high-quality angora products are also relatively inexpensive.
Tourists visiting the surroundings of Ćamba will certainly notice, leather sandals are extremely popular here, chapal.
Inhabitants of the high Himalayas produce soft woolen blankets, called gudman. They also make traditional rugs and Rajasthani rugs (munda). Metal products predominate at the bazaar stands, jewelry, ornaments made of beads, as well as devotional articles.
Communication
Himaćal Pradeś has only two railway lines, adapted to the passage of narrow-gauge railways. They are a kind of tourist attraction, because buses are the primary means of transport; more affluent tourists decide to visit Himacal Pradesh by taxi. The funicular route runs from Kalki (north of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) to Simli and from the Punjab Pathankot along the Kangra Valley to Jogindarnagar (Joginder Nagar).
As in all of India, The buses running in Himacal Pradesh run slowly, they are crowded and uncomfortable. Travel through the more mountainous areas takes place at a speed of no more than 20 km / h. It is also possible to hire a taxi. However, it should be remembered, that the drivers here are extremely greedy, as evidenced by tariffs much higher than these, which are in force in other parts of India. For more information, please contact the hotel staff.
HPTDC (Corporation for the Development of High Mountain Tourism) in Himaćal Pradeśu offers tourists rides by luxury coaches, deluxe. Courses usually take place at night, usually in high tourist season. It is also possible to order a bus for a specific day and time.