Travelling to
Jaipur
Rajasthan
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Himachal's largest natural lake, a Ramsar site 38 km from Nahan, sacred to Renuka and Parshuram, with a November fair.
Renuka Lake, 38 km from Nahan, is linked to Renuka, mother of the sage Parshuram, and has temples to both. It was named a Ramsar wetland in 2005 and is surrounded by a small wildlife sanctuary. A five-day fair begins on the eve of Prabodhini Ekadashi in November, when Parshuram's palanquin is brought to meet his mother.
Within 1 km of Renuka Lake.
Lake at ~2,730 m near Mandi with a floating island and a pagoda-style temple to Rishi Prashar; Saranauhali fair in June.
Vast ASI-protected hill fort of the Katoch rulers above Kangra town, ruined by the 1905 earthquake, with a museum near the gate.
1852 neo-Gothic Anglican church in deodar forest at Forsyth Ganj, burial place of Viceroy Lord Elgin.
mountain pass in the Indian Himalayas
Side valley ~13 km from Manali known for skiing in winter and paragliding, zorbing, ATVs and a ropeway in summer.
UNESCO World Heritage national park in Kullu (Tirthan, Sainj, Jiwa Nal, Parvati catchments); entry by permit.
Riverside village at ~1,835 m on the Uhl river, known for trout farming and as gateway to Nargu sanctuary.
Sikh and Hindu pilgrimage site in Parvati Valley, 4 km from Kasol, famous for boiling hot springs used to cook langar.